Junior Science Experiments on File Volume 2

CD-ROM contains full-color art!

Each spring a new volume in the Junior Science Experiments On File? series will be published, featuring 75-80 new experiments and over 250 black-and-white illustrations, tables, and diagrams. Designed for use as an instructional tool to enliven classroom lessons, as a supplement to textbooks, or as an independent resource for students who want to explore the amazing world of science on their own, each volume contains activities that use only inexpensive, easy-to-find materials. Every experiment has helpful illustrations and clear, step-by-step instructions and correlates with the National Science Standards.

Junior Science Experiments On File?, Volume 2 encourages young students of all abilities to learn about science through hands-on experimentation. The approximately 75-80 activities in each volume were designed according to current curricula standards. The engaging and educational experiments are both teacher- and student-friendly and cover a wide range of topics in the life, Earth, and physical sciences.

Grade 3-5–Experiments in this loose-leaf collection range from folding a simple mobius strip to creating a gravity gauge. Each experiment is clearly marked with a biker riding up a hill (hard), down a hill (easy), or on a flat surface (intermediate). The print is large and the text is concise, giving readers information on how long the experiment will take, what materials are necessary, safety precautions, clearly written instructions, and questions to consider during observations. Supplemental material provides explanations for each activity and answers the questions posed at the end of each entry. Clear line drawings and sample data tables complement the text. A fine collection for young scientists, especially those who wait until the evening before the assignment is due to begin their work.–Christine A. Moesch, City of Tonawanda Public Library, NY
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