Animal Science : Active Science about Animals

Shevick, Edward

ISBN 10: 1573102067 / ISBN 13: 9781573102063

Published by Teaching & Learning Company, 2000

About this Item

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Animal Science : Active Science about Animals
• Publisher: Teaching & Learning Company
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1573102067
• ISBN 13: 9781573102063
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Printing.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.45 pounds

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Synopsis

"Every body perseveres in its state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line, except in so far as it is compelled to change that state by impressed forces." -Issac Newton, Principia (First Law of Motion)

In other words, students in grades 4-8 (bodies in a state of rest) need lots of hands-on activities (impressed forces) to learn (compelling change)!

All the activities in this book are based upon science principles, many of which are explained by Newton's laws. The spirit of Sir Issac is present on the pages of this book offering explanation, advice, additional information and encouragement. Children will study animal habitats and animal life in the big city; conduct fish experiments, create a creature contest and more. Many labs include data tables and background information. An answer key is provided.

This innovative collection of Science Action Labs provides a multitude of material for your students. Choose some activities to animate your class demonstrations, convert some to hands-on labs for the entire class or develop some for individual projects or reports. You'll find that each Science Action Lab is designed to encourage your students to THINK and SOLVE PROBLEMS and, after all, isn't that what science is all about?

Newton would approve.

About the Author

Ed Shevick has taught middle school and gifted science for over 30 years. He also taught science education at Pepperdine and Cal State Northridge. Ed helped develop the science curriculum at the local and state levels in California. He is a member of the National Science Teachers Association. Currently, Ed presents science shows throughout the state of California. Ed plays tennis, and he and his wife Florence enjoy spending time with their granddaughter, Staci.