Physical Science Experiments

Physical Science Experiments covers the two main areas of physical science: chemistry and physics. Physics is the study of the universe's foundational elements. Chemistry studies the properties of matter and how those foundational elements interact with one another. In this new volume, 20 hands-on activities promote interest in science and technology. The easy-to-replicate experiments include lessons about energy, heat, geodes, steam power, and infrared light.

Experiments include:

• Testing Items with a Black Light
• Detecting Infrared Light
• Determining What Color of Light Shines Brightest Through Fog
• Creating a Hologram
• Making Bath Fizzers
• Testing Liquids for Use in Plaster
• Creating a Geode
• Using Chemicals to Make Soap
• Testing the Dissolution Rate of Lactase
• Using Kitchen Chemistry to Make Glue
• Examining the Energy in a Peanut
• Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
• Testing the Effect of Heat on Egg Coagulation
• Using Steam to Power a Boat
• Creating a Magnetic Linear Accelerator
• Throwing a Curve Ball
• And more.

Aviva Ebner holds a B.S. in Biology from UCLA and an M.A. in Educational Administration. She is currently principal of El Rodeo School in Beverly Hills Unified School District. Her previous experience includes teaching science for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD); administration in LAUSD, Glendale Unified School District, and Emek Hebrew Academy; and writing science curricula for various schools. Ebner has also presented numerous workshops on instruction at regional educators' conferences and is an adjunct faculty member of University of Phoenix.