Introduce children to nature in the South through fun activities and hands-on science projects. With 14 states and a wide range of habitats, plants, and animals, the South is a wonderful region for getting outside and discovering nature. There is so much to see and appreciate-even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by Erika Zambello features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to astronomy, birds, geology, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects-such as raising native caterpillars, making mushroom spore prints, and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light-put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, eastern Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, eastern Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. So get the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: South, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

This book has everything students need to prepare effectively for the BTEC First in Application of Science exam (Unit 8: Scientific Skills). Each topic is clearly and colourfully summarised on a double-page spread, followed by two pages of accessible practice questions to test understanding of the key facts. There's also realistic Unit 8 practice paper for final exam preparation. All the answers are included at the back, making it ideal for independent study and revision.

Put your safety goggles on and enter the fascinating world of science with this visually stunning encyclopedia. Presenting the wonders of science as never seen before, from the latest technologies for breathing underwater and growing food in space to the advances in medicines and robotics. Explore groundbreaking scientific achievements, and think beyond basic biology, chemistry and physics. Here's what you'll find inside: - Educational content for science fanatics suitable for key stage 2 learners, ages 9+ - An encyclopedia style of references that engage and excite young minds to think about many different scientific fields - Lively, informative, accessible text based on the latest discoveries and scientific research - Dashboard-style graphic panels provide information at a glance This science book for kids is perfect for children aged 9 and up, and for anyone who loves to learn about the latest in science and technology. It includes jaw-dropping photography and revealing computer-generated images to supplement the interesting facts, information, and diagrams. SuperScience examines the science behind everyday life and the technologies that allow us to create the world previously only imagined in science fiction. It features a wide range of scientific inventions that help us solve modern problems such as climate change and global pandemics. Complete the Series: DK's Super series has a range of superb visual encyclopedias for the young and the curious, with an array of stunning illustrations covering many fascinating topics. Complete your collection with SuperNature, SuperHuman, SuperShark, SuperBug, or SuperEarth.

This book examines the implementation of inquiry-based approaches in science teaching and learning. It explores the ways that those approaches could be promoted across various contexts in Europe through initial teacher preparation, induction programmes and professional development activities. It illustrates connections between scientific knowledge deriving from the science education research community, teaching practices deriving from the science teachers' community, and educational innovation. Inquiry-Based Science Teaching and Learning (IBST/L) has been promoted as a policy response to pressing educational challenges, including disengagement from science learning and the need for citizens to be in a position to evaluate evidence on pressing socio-scientific issues. Effective IBST/L requires well-prepared and skilful teachers, who can act as facilitators of student learning and who are able to adapt inquiry-based activity sequences to their everyday teaching practice. Teachers also need to engage creatively with the process of nurturing student abilities and to acquire new assessment competences. The task of preparing teachers for IBST/L is a challenging one. This book is a resource for the implementation of inquiry-oriented approaches in science education and illustrates ways of promoting IBST/L through initial teacher preparation, induction and professional development programmes.

Introduce children to insects and bugs through fun activities and hands-on science projects. From ants and beetles to dragonflies and mosquitoes, bugs are amazing little creatures. They provide incredible opportunities for getting outside and discovering nature. There are so many kinds to see and appreciate-even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by entomologist Jaret C. Daniels features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to a variety of creepy crawlies, including bees, butterflies, spiders, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects-such as raising native caterpillars and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light-put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature. So get the Insects & Bugs Backyard Workbook, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

This volume is of interest to science educators, graduate students, and classroom teachers. The book will also be an important addition to any scholarly library focusing on science education, science literacy, and writing.
This book is unique in that it synthesizes the research of the three leading researchers in the field of writing to learn science: Carolyn S. Wallace, Brian Hand, and Vaughan Prain. It includes a comprehensive review of salient literature in the field, detailed reports of the authors' own research studies, and current and future issues on writing in science.
The book is the first to definitely answer the question, "Does writing improve science learning?." Further, it provides evidence for some of the mechanisms through which learning occurs. It combines both theory and practice in a unique way. Although primarily a tool for research, classroom teachers will also find many practical suggestions for using writing in the science classroom.

This CGP Workout book is packed with practice covering everything Year 5 (ages 9-10) pupils need to know about Forces and Mechanical Devices - all clearly laid out with plenty of space for writing answers. There's a range of questions for each topic, with a mixed section at the end of the book that tests children on everything they've learned. Practical mini-projects are also included to help them develop their scientific investigation skills. Answers to every question are included on the pull-out centre pages, along with a useful A3 poster that pupils can colour in. CGP Year 5 Science Workout books are also available for: Life Cycles and Reproduction (9781782940883), Properties and Changes of Materials (9781782940890) and the Earth and Space (9781782940906).

Introduce children to geology through fun activities and hands-on science projects. From beaches to gravel roads, from prairieland to rugged terrain, rocks and minerals are all around us. They provide incredible opportunities for getting outside and discovering nature. There are so many kinds to see and appreciate-even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by Dan R. Lynch features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to a variety of rocks and minerals, including granite, sandstone, gemstones, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects-such as starting a rock collection and testing the hardness of minerals-put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature. So get the Rocks & Minerals Workbook, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

Detection canines have been utilized throughout the world for over a century, and while numerous attempts have been made to replicate the canine's ability to detect substances by mechanical means, none has been as successful. The olfactory system is a highly intricate and sophisticated design for chemical sensing, and the olfactory capacity of many animals, including canines, is considered unmatched by machine due to not only their great sensitivity and superior selectivity but also their trainability and mobility. These unique features have led to the use of such animals as "whole-animal" biosensors. Amplifying the benefits and diminishing the limitations of detection canines' interdisciplinary research is crucial to understanding canine olfaction and detection and enhancing this powerful and complex detector. The past 50 years have produced vast advancements in animal behavior/training technology to develop canines into more proficient and reliable sensors, while scientific research has provided tremendous support to help practitioners better understand how to utilize this powerful sensor. This book assembles a diverse group of authors with expertise in a variety of fields relating to detection canines and the chemical sensing industry, including both research and operational perspectives on detection canines. It illustrates how science enhances our understanding of how canines are employed for solving some of the world's leading detection challenges.

Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots! What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the idea of forces in everyday life. Zeb and Astro, the super-powered robot siblings who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day riding a sledge, building a snowman and throwing snow balls! In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations. Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning. A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning. Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!

This Study & Master Geography Study Guide maps out all you need to know to master the subject! Featuring: Small, digestible chunks of work, Lots of diagrams, photographs and maps, test-your-knowledge questions and exemplar exams and their answers, a glossary in accessible language and an index for easy access of information. Digital learning support is included on Cambridge Elevate (iOS or Android from the Apple App or Google Play stores, respectively).

This book starts with the premise that beauty can be an engine of transformation and authentic engagement in an increasingly complex world. It presents an organized picture of highlights from the 13th European Science Education Research Association Conference, ESERA 2019, held in Bologna, Italy. The collection includes contributions that discuss contemporary issues such as climate change, multiculturalism, and the flourishing of new interdisciplinary areas of investigation, including the application of cognitive neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and digital humanities to science education research. It also highlights learners' difficulties engaging with socio-scientific issues in a digital and post-truth era. The volume demonstrates that deepening our understanding is the preferred way to address these challenges and that science education has a key role to play in this effort. In particular, the book advances the argument that the deep and novel character of these challenges requires a collective search for new narratives and languages, an expanding knowledge base and new theoretical perspectives and methods of research. The book provides a contemporary picture of science education research and looks to the theoretical and practical societal challenges of the future.

Tiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the MICROscopic! A fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us and the world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close to the building blocks of our world. Tiny Science: Cells places remarkable cells UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find answers to exCELLent questions, such as ... - How many cells are there in an apple? - What is the biggest cell in the world? - How do cells live and multiply? Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up. It's time to explore the infinitesimal! Other Tiny Science books in the series: Germs Genes and DNA Microscopic Creatures Atoms and Molecules Nanotechnology

We listened to what teachers liked about Exploring Science textbooks and made them even more accessible for your pupils... the most age-appropriate literacy level 'Focus on' pages to extend high-attainers a wealth of artwork and photographs a fresh, modern design to reflect the real-world science within pages will contain fact, practical and timeline boxes with an How Science Works focus FREE ActiveBook CD-ROM included with every Students' Book gives your student even more support during individual and home study We've integrated How Science Works throughout... How to Evaluate! each unit is built around a real-world theme How Science Works pages at the beginning and end of each unit, plus features throughout to encourage scientific literacy provides an issue for debate and discussion in each unit covers science in the workplace, and in other cultures provides the same, thorough coverage of content that teachers have come to value from Exploring Science

'A dark, mysterious, adrenaline-pumping rollercoaster of a story' Kieran Larwood, author of The Five Realms 'Clever, funny, exciting and occasionally downright nasty - terrific stuff!' Alastair Chisholm, author of Orion Lost 'A brilliant sequel' Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake The thrilling sequel to Monstrous Devices - Alex and his grandfather hold the fate of history itself in their hands in a Rick Riordan meets Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure of epic proportions! When Alex's grandfather sent him a tin robot with strange powers, his world changed forever... Now, Alex must help his grandfather rescue his old friend Harry, who has fallen into the clutches of a formidable foe. The duo's mission takes them on a desperate dash across Europe, chasing down the mystery Harry was investigating when he disappeared. But can Alex work out the ancient secret that lies hidden in the depths of Germany's Black Forest and harness the powers of his robot before it's too late? Innocent lives - and even history itself - are at stake.

Build and assess your students' Science knowledge, understanding and skills through better learning techniques, ensuring a solid foundation for further science study. - Confidently meet the requirements of the Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Guyana and OECS curricula and CXC's CCSLC syllabus with detailed mapping grids available for free online. - Inspire students to progress with this contemporary take on Science that includes topics such as environmental science and green issues. - Engage students through an active learning approach with hands-on activities to promote learning through practice. - Prepare students for moving up to CSEC (R) level science with activities developed to bridge the gap between lower secondary and CSEC (R) level.