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Digital video and film technologies are transforming classrooms
across the world. Teaching the Screen looks beyond the buttons and
knobs to explore ways of teaching video and film effectively in
secondary classrooms. More and more young people have access to
low-cost filming and editing technologies - mobile phones,
computers, portable digital - which is changing the experience of
digital storytelling. Approaches to classroom teaching and learning
need to change too. The authors offer a new pedagogy of film
storytelling that draws on research from effective classroom film
learning practice. They contextualise screen learning within
different educational settings, discuss how teachers can highlight
aesthetics in film appreciation and filmmaking, and explore the
impact of different technologies. Teaching the Screen is essential
reading for educators who want to create engaging learning and
teaching activities with screen technologies in secondary English
and other subject areas. 'A well balanced and comprehensive account
of the issues in filmmaking likely to be encountered by English
teachers. It lifts engagement beyond the usual procedural knowledge
level, to one of active critique.' - Sue Brindley, University of
Cambridge 'This book has bridged the theoretical and practical
without compromising either. It offers a thorough systematic
account of theoretical issues and practical techniques in teaching
film appreciation and filmmaking.' - Associate Professor George
Belliveau, University of British Columbia
A lift-the-flap book showing milestones in a baby's development during pregnancy and the mother's experiences as it grows.
Brain Lab for Kids offers 52 family-friendly activities, science
experiments, and models to help you understand how the brain
accomplishes all that it does. Riding a bicycle, learning a new
language, catching a ball, reading a book: these activities and
everything else we see, hear, feel, and do are made possible by the
soft, whitish-pink substance inside our heads called the brain.
These hands-on projects will give you a new appreciation for your
brain and the many amazing things it does for you. Have fun
learning: how cerebrospinal fluid works by dropping eggs held in
containers, with and without water. about touch receptors by making
a touch maze with glue and cardboard. how people filter out
unneeded sound by conducting a listening experiment. how vision
interacts with taste and smell by tasting colored drinks. The labs
are organized by unit themes: The Neuron, The Brain, Reflexes,
Taste, Smell, Vision, Touch, Hearing, Sleep and Body Rhythms, and
Memory. The "What's Going On" section for each lab explains the
science behind the fun. "Brain Facts" are interesting, and perhaps
surprising, bits of trivia related to each lab. Finally, "Thinking
Deeper" has suggestions for taking the lab further. The expanding
field of brain science, also called neuroscience, offers the
opportunity for all of us to learn about ourselves and others, and
how we can better communicate, motivate, inspire, and just plain
collaborate together. The popular Lab for Kids series features a
growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects
on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology,
math, and even how to create your own circus-all authored by
established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete
materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as
well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects
or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The
activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over,
often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided
by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels.
Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
Marvel at the mind-boggling world of atoms and molecules - the
building blocks of EVERYTHING everywhere (including you) - in this
entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set. Find out what atoms and
molecules are, where they come from, how they behave and how they
are displayed in the Periodic Table. Then explore further with
links to activities and videos on specially selected websites.
Completed size of jigsaw: 59cm x 40cm
A graphically stunning, first-ever volume of nautical codes for
children This stunning visual refence is an introduction to
maritime communication through nautical flags, along with morse
code, the phonetic alphabet, and semaphore signaling. Today's
system of international maritime signal flags was devel-oped in the
19th century, and is still used for communication between ships, or
between ship and shore. Each flag, boldly colored for visual
distinction at sea, stands for a letter as well as a phrase
relevant to seafaring. The resulting code is both beautiful and
functional, inviting readers to code and decode messages of their
own!
The six women portrayed in this book--Maria Merian (b. 1647), Anna
Comstock (b. 1854), Frances Hamerstrom (b. 1907), Rachel Carson (b.
1907), Miriam Rothschild (b. 1908) and Jane Goodall (b. 1934)--all
grew up to become award-winning scientists, writers and artists, as
comfortable with a pen as with a magnifying glass. They all started
out as girls who didn't run from spiders or snakes, but crouched
down to take a closer look. Often they were discouraged from
getting dirty, much less pursuing careers in science. But they all
became enthusiastic teachers, energetic writers, and passionate
scientists--frequently the only women in their field. Their stories
remind us to look and to look harder and then to look again. Under
rotten logs or in puddles, there are amazing things to see.
Can a magnet really crush a car? How do magnets stick to the fridge
without tape or glue? Discover the wonder and science of magnets in
Magnets Push, Magnets Pull.
Science is for everyone! Science People celebrates the diversity of
the scientific community around the world. Meet more than 50
trailblazers in botany, biology, physics, engineering, mathematics,
and a host of other STEM fields. Bold, whimsical illustrations by
David Lee Csicsko (The Skin You Live In) along with concise,
engaging bios celebrate a diverse group of scientists, from around
the world and all eras of history. Classic figures like Galileo and
Marie Curie are included alongside scientists and activists working
in the field right now - like geneticists (and Nobel Prize winners)
Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier, or Phillip Alviola, a
bat virologist from the Philippines on the cutting edge of
coronavirus research. From astronomers to zoologists, Science
People highlights explorers in a wide range of fields -
representing a multicultural mix of genders, races, and
nationalities, in walks of life - showing that science is for
everyone. It will inspire readers young and old to ask their own
questions about the world around them.
The Global Collaboration initiatives related in this book are
examples of how educators have experimented with different
mechanisms to provide science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) education programmes through information and
communication technologies. In many cases, these programmes have
looked at the allied personal communication and collaboration
skills that students of these subjects also need: the so-called
STEM+ curriculum. In particular, these approaches to STEM+
provision show how the internationalization of education can be
made more effective and accessible through the exploitation of
collaborative technologies and non-traditional pedagogies. The
approaches address the following themes: technologies for distance
learning and collaboration pedagogies for online learning remote
communication and collaboration An international perspective is
made possible within the book through the inclusion of authors from
North America, Europe and Asia. These authors present case studies
from technology-enhanced learning projects over the past six years.
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Have you seen your shadow today? It follows you around on a sunny
day. Shadows can change shapes and sizes. What else has a shadow?
This science reader introduces students to the concept of shadows.
With easy-to-read text and detailed, vivid images, this book
teaches students important scientific subjects and vocabulary.
Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains
nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and
bold font to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on
science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and
develops critical thinking skills.
The extraordinary Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the
dawn of science in this book about basically everything. Ever
wondered how we got from nothing to something? Or thought about how
we can weigh the earth? Or wanted to reach the edge of the
universe? Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in
this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet
to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between. And
discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to
civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre)
scientists who helped us find out the how and why. Adapted from A
Short History of Nearly Everything, the ground-breaking bestseller,
this book is stunningly illustrated throughout, and accessible for
all ages
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Reviews for A Short History of Nearly Everything: 'It's the sort of
book I would have devoured as a teenager. It might well turn
unsuspecting young readers into scientists.' Evening Standard 'I
doubt that a better book for the layman about the findings of
modern science has been written' Sunday Telegraph 'A thoroughly
enjoyable, as well as educational, experience. Nobody who reads it
will ever look at the world around them in the same way again'
Daily Express 'The very book I have been looking for most of my
life' Daily Mail
In this stimulating nonfiction book, readers will discover the
various types of friction--including rolling friction, sliding
friction, fluid friction, and static friction--and the huge impacts
it has on nature, machines, and our lives. In addition, readers are
encouraged to perform basic experiments to assist in the
understanding of friction, kinetic energy, and water resistance.
With real-life examples, colorful images, accommodating graphs and
charts, and informational text featuring Time For Kids content,
children will be inspired and engaged as they read through this
book. This book also includes text features such as a table of
contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources like a
bibliography and a list of websites for learning more. This
high-interest book will engage readers from cover to cover!
Anatomy is a gorgeous, large-format book filled with clever cutouts
exploring every detail of the organs, systems and senses that make
up that most marvellous of machines, the human body. This
fact-filled journey is illustrated by Helene Druvert, the acclaimed
creator of the award-winning Paris Up, Up and Away and Mary Poppins
Up, Up and Away. Her father, a doctor, has contributed the text,
which is perfectly pitched at children of nine and over. A BBC
Focus Magazine Illustrated Book of the Year
A unique approach to understanding climate change, with practical
actions to help protect the planet. Climate change is an important,
but complicated, subject. Mind Mappers: How Do We Stop Climate
Change? makes it accessible for all ages - from children to their
parents and teachers. Beautiful illustrations, a unique structure,
and straightforward narrative make this an enticing, fascinating,
and illuminating read.
Vertrou VANDAG om relevant en op datum vir die klaskamer te wees.
Aanleer van nodige vakkennis word behandel. Nuttige taalvaardighede
word terselfdertyd ontwikkel. Deurlopende geleentheid vir
hersiening, eksamenvoorbereiding en -assessering. Alle inhoud
voldoen aan die nuutste KABV-spesifikasies. Gebruikersvriendelike
alles-in-een-oplossing vir die klaskamer!
A first science series that presents information in a simple and
humorous way. Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science
topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve
readers in exploring the topics further. In this book, find out all
about materials, whether they're solid, liquid or gassy. Discover
how we make and change materials and the many ways in which we use
and reuse them. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key
Stage 1 Science curriculum. Other titles in the series: Quick Fix
Science: Animals Quick Fix Science: Human Body Quick Fix Science:
Light Quick Fix Science: Plants Quick Fix Science: Forces and
Magnets Quick Fix Science: Materials
DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun geography book
all about marvellous maps! Discover and Do! Geography is the
perfect introduction to geography for readers aged 7 and up who
enjoy getting creative. Each book looks at core geography topics
and brings them to life through a lively combination of
experiments, craft activities and quizzes. Discover & Do! Maps
takes an up-close look at different uses for maps and plans,
exploring essential geography topics such as compass points, scale
and landscapes. Readers will find information about navigation and
map-making skills, and how they can use clues in nature to find
their way even without technology. Alongside the facts, readers
discover how to design a map of their local area from first-person
observation, how to shrink and grow a map, and will even try their
hand at making building plans - as an architect does - and much
more! Contents of Discover & Do! Maps: What is a map?
Bird's-eye view Symbols Making maps Compass points Map lines Scale
Landscapes Plans Finding the way Planning a walk Glossary Quiz and
Further information Index Titles in the series: By the Sea Caring
for Our Earth Maps Mountains Rivers Weather
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