In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of music performance, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Dual-Range Force Sensor Force Plate Gas Pressure Sensor Anemometer (Wind Speed) Breath Volume Bag This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. The data from musical instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. The musical instruments analyzed include violin, guitar, piano keyboard, flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon reed, trumpet, trombone, mallets, and drumsticks. Analyses include the forces required to press piano keys, pluck violin and guitar strings, draw a bow across a violin string, tune violin strings, press keys on woodwinds and valves on brass instruments, and pull a trombone slide with and without oil. Plus, data include comparisons between normal breathing and the controlled, large-volume breathing required for performance on woodwinds and brass.

Learn about the Physics of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet Force, Position, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of human movement, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These graphs show data from a variety positions found in basic yoga, Pilates, and ballet classes. Yoga positions include standing (mountain) pose, triangle pose, warrior 1 and 2, fan pose, and sun salutations; Pilates moves include the 100, boat, leg lifts, and arm circles; ballet moves include stepping, turning, kicking, and leaping. A variety of additional poses are included throughout the book. Bonus Material: Diagrams of yoga, Pilates, and ballet positions are demonstrated by the cartoon character Blue Dude. These diagrams are included only for the purpose of illustrating the positions, and do not provide instruction for the practice of yoga, Pilates, or ballet.

ShakeMap-rapidly, automatically generated shaking and intensity maps-combines instrumental measurements of shaking with information about local geology and earthquake location and magnitude to estimate shaking variations throughout a geographic area. The results are rapidly available via the Web through a variety of map formats, including Geographic Information System (GIS) coverages. These maps have become a valuable tool for emergency response, public information, loss estimation, earthquake planning, and post-earthquake engineering and scientific analyses. With the adoption of ShakeMap as a standard tool for a wide array of users and uses came an impressive demand for up-to-date technical documentation and more general guidelines for users and software developers. This manual is meant to address this need.

Learn about the Physics of Water and Oars Translational Motion, Rotational Motion, & Harmonic Oscillation In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of floating and boating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data collected from a ping pong ball floating in containers and natural waterway. In a series of graphs, the ping pong ball is dropped, submerged, and allowed to float, and its motion tracked. Additional graphs also show the motion of oars and paddles, including rowboat-style oars and a kayak paddle. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of American Football & Rugby (Oblong Sports Balls) Spinning, Rocking, Rolling, Falling, Bouncing, & Flying Force, Trajectory, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to balls, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This volume focuses on two oblong balls, an American football and a rugby ball. Graphs show the orientation of these balls as they are turned in various directions along different axes. Other graphs show the motion of these two balls as they spin and rock from side to side on a flat surface, and as they roll on flat and inclined surfaces. Additional graphs show the balls falling, bouncing, and flying through the air. Coordinated graphs provide analysis of all 3 dimensions during a subset of these motions; several pairs of graphs provide data on both the forces and the resulting motions of the balls. The graphs and data contained in this book can be used by teachers and parents to supplement traditional lesson plans.

Learn about the Science of Electrical Generators, Motors, Alternating Current, & Light Electromagnetism, Force, & Movement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to electrical generators, motors, and alternating current, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Magnetic Field SensorAnemometer Current SensorRotary Motion Detector Voltage SensorDual Range Force Sensor Watts Pro SensorVideo Analysis Light Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the properties of generators and motors, including the electrical output of two generators powered by hand, wind, and a 9 V battery. Additional graphs show the electromagnetic induction which produces or results from mechanical movement in common gadgets. Graphs also show the energy usage of light bulbs and common household appliances running on alternating current (AC), including responses to a dimmer switch. Solar power is briefly explored as an alternative energy. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Science of Magnetism Magnetism, Magnetic Force, & Movement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to magnetism, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Magnetic Field Sensor Dual Range Force Meter Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the magnetic fields of a variety of magnets and electromagnets, the forces associated with magnetic fields, and the motion generated by magnetic forces. Several graphs also show changing magnetic fields which result from the motion of magnets. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Volume 2, Revised Edition Learn about the Physics of Music, with Continuous Decibel Measurement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Sound Level Meter Numerical Analyses and Descriptions of Tuning Systems This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These data from musical instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. The musical instruments in this book include violin, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, 5 types of recorders (garklein, sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, and bass), xylophone, drum pad, cymbals, gong, maracas, guiro, claves, triangle, maracas, wood block, castanets, Tibetan bowl, tuning fork, and voice. In this revised edition, continuous measurement of decibel readings result in line graphs, allowing for more detailed analyses than in the original edition. Bonus Material: Charts comparing tuning systems, instructions on calculating frequencies for different notes and scales, and derivation of the power series underlying just intonation tuning and scales are included.

Volume 2, Revised Edition Learn about the Physics of Music, with Continuous Decibel Measurement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Sound Level Meter Numerical Analyses and Descriptions of Tuning Systems This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These data from musical instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. The musical instruments in this book include violin, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, 5 types of recorders (garklein, sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, and bass), xylophone, drum pad, cymbals, gong, maracas, guiro, claves, triangle, maracas, wood block, castanets, Tibetan bowl, tuning fork, and voice. In this revised edition, continuous measurement of decibel readings result in line graphs, allowing for more detailed analyses than in the original edition. Bonus Material: Charts comparing tuning systems, instructions on calculating frequencies for different notes and scales, and derivation of the power series underlying just intonation tuning and scales are included.

The purpose of this monograph is to organize and present, for effective use in design, the significant experience and knowledge accumulated in operational programs to date.

In The Great Compost Heap the student is introduced to the idea of composting and how composting helps to further the idea of the 3 R's, "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle."

The Physics of Ice Skating Footwork, Moves in the Field, Spins, & Jumps Brightly Colored Diagrams with Skater "Blue Dude" In this book, readers gain access to diagrams of common skating moves, which are provided as a reference tool for the scientific study of skating and the development of visual-spatial skills and visual-motor coordination. The main content of this book consists of: Graphics Common figure skating moves are demonstrated by the cartoon character "Blue Dude," color-coded for easy reference (red for right, and lavender for left). Diagrams show the basic movements required to complete footwork (3-turns, brackets, rockers, counters, mohawks, and choctaws), moves in the field (spirals, Spread Eagles, Biellmanns, Ina Bauers), spins (scratch, sit, camel, layback), and jumps (salchow, loop, toe loop, flip, lutz, and axel). These diagrams provide a convenient reference for the science of ice skating. Note: The diagrams contained in this book are intended for the study of science, and do not provide instruction in figure skating.

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Sound Pressure Meter (Microphone) This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data collected from a violin, alto recorder, flute, clarinet, and trumpet. Graphs display the tone quality associated with correct and incorrect techniques on these instruments. Also demonstrated in graphs are various common articulations (legato, staccato, accent, tenuto) and bowing techniques (legato, spiccato, pizzicato, accents, and clicks), with differences between steel core are perlon core strings as a focus for discussion. Later sections of the book elucidate common elements of phrasing and style, such as two-note slurs and short phrases, with graphical analysis. A final section includes graphs of short musical phrases without explanation, for readers to analyze. Bonus Material: Appendices include reprints of reference materials from Volume 1 for convenience, including comparison data, graphs of data for different types of microphone setups (mono, stereo, traditional stereo, &, x-y configuration) and graphs of theoretically calculated harmonic waves.

Car Models that Zoom Launches high speed building, creativity, learning, and fun Make a car model in minutes. Start with a cardboard frame and add motors to create hovercraft, solar-powered models, cable cars, and more. Explore ways to power your models with balloons, rubber bands and electric motors. In the classroom and at home kids learn science fundamentals as they fast prototype their models to get them going farther and faster. They are encouraged to be creative and try their own ideas. Materials are inexpensive and easy to find. The models have been tested by the author in his teacher workshops in 25 countries around the world.

Learn about the Physics and Biophysics of Hockey Force & Acceleration, Joint Angles & Range of Motion, Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles, Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to hockey, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Spirometer Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Data are contained within two sections of this book. In the first section, graphs show the forces and accelerations associated with the sports of field hockey, street hockey, and ice hockey. In the second section, graphs show the biophysics of hockey, including joint angles, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing patterns, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Biophysics of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet Joint Angles & Range of Motion, Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles, Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of human movement, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Spirometer Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These graphs show data from a variety positions found in basic yoga, Pilates, and ballet classes. Graphs show joint angles and range of motion for various poses and motions, electrical signals of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing patterns, lung capacity, and blood pressure before and after various exercises. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Diagrams of yoga, Pilates, and ballet positions are demonstrated by the cartoon character Blue Dude. These diagrams are included only for the purpose of illustrating the positions, and do not provide instruction for the practice of yoga, Pilates, or ballet. Note: These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

Erfahren Sie mehr uber die Physik des Eislaufen Translations- und Rotationsbewegungen Stellung, Geschwindigkeit, Beschleunigung, & Kraft In diesem Buch erhalten die Leser Zugriff auf Echt wissenschaftlichen Daten in Bezug von Eislaufen, die Forderung Graphen Lesen, Vergleich, Kontrast und Rechenfertigkeiten. Diagramme zeigen Daten aus den folgenden wissenschaftlichen Instrumenten: Drahtlose Dynamik Sensorsystem Kraftplatte Dieses Buch erlaubt es dem Leser echten Daten ohne den Kauf teurer Laborausstattung zu analysieren. Diagramme zeigen die Bewegung eines Skaters uber synthetische Eis. Eislaufbewegungen gezeigt, enthalten das Starten und Bremsen, Schritten (Vorwarts, Ruckwarts, Dreier, Gegendreier, Wende, Gegenwende, Mohawk, und Choctaw), und Verbindungselemente (Waage Position, Spiralen). Diese Daten konnen fur Unterrichtsplane von Lehrern und Eltern verwendet werden. Bonus Material: Anhange enthalten Diagramme einer Links-Rechts-farbcodierte Zeichentrickfigur, "Blue Dude," zeigt Eiskunstlaufen Positionen. Andere Eigenschaften umfassen Graphen, der in Schritt beteiligten Krafte, und Graphen, in dem ein Skater durch dunne Eis fallt.

Learn about the Classical Physics Experiments Translational and Rotational Motion, Gravity, Acceleration, Velocity, & Friction Momentum, Energy, and Harmonic Oscillation In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data from classical experiments of physics, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Video Analysis This book allows independent study students and homeschool families to analyze real data without time-consuming data collection. Graphs depict data from objects moving on flat surfaces with different levels of friction and inclined planes, as well as falling due to gravity. The motion of different types of spheres and cylinders and a Halls Carriage are compared. Additional graphs show collisions between spheres, including both elastic and inelastic collisions between hard marbles, bouncy balls, soft clay balls, and hard clay balls. Finally, a set of graphs show the harmonic oscillation of a loose spring. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Exercise Equipment Position and Movement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of exercise equipment, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book presents data on the motions involved in using common exercise equipment, including free weights and stationary bicycles. Graphs show the body in motion over time, focusing on relevant joints. Graphs show the x-y positions of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and/or wrist during exercises. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Note: These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

Learn about the Physics of Exercise Position and Movement In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to athletic training, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book presents data on the motions involved when using common athletic activities, including walking, jogging, running, jumping, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and jumping rope. Graphs show the body in motion over time, showing the x-y positions of hip, knee, and ankle, shoulder, elbow, and/or wrist during exercises. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Note: These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

The Physics Practical Scheme of Work for use with the IB Diploma Programme by Michael J. Dickinson, is an invaluable resource for IB Physics teachers, whether new to teaching the course or a seasoned veteran. This second edition has been fully updated to align with the latest requirements of the Internal Assessment (IA) aspect of the IB Physics Guide (first assessment 2016). It is a collection of 60 lab experiments from a range of physics topics, rewritten to comply with the latest guide's Personal Engagement, Exploration, Analysis, Evaluation & Communication criteria. The guide accompanies the textbook, Physics for use with the IB Diploma Programme also by Michael J. Dickinson. Written in plain English with an international audience in mind, it is the ideal teaching and learning resource for both standard and higher levels of the IB Physics course. This Practical Scheme of Work contains: A collection of 60 lab experiment sheets covering a wide range of topics, each one containing a marking grid so that the criteria being assessed is easily identified. Invaluable information which is aimed to help teachers understand the latest requirements of the Internal Assessment (IA) aspect of the course (first assessment 2016). Examples of the 4/PSOW and new 4/CSS coversheets describing exactly what information is required by the IBO when student IA sample work is submitted for moderation. An explanation of the regulations regarding the Personal Engagement, Exploration, Analysis, Evaluation and Communication criteria of the Practical Scheme of Work. A marked example of the new Individual Investigation written in accordance with the IB Internal Assessment regulations, with supporting notes to provide guidance to teachers and students regarding the IB assessment of the students' practical work. Numerous titles for practical experiments that teachers can use as inspiration for their own practical scheme of work, ideas of titles for students' Individual Investigations or topics that students can use when deciding on a title for an Extended Essay in Physics. An explanation and example of the requirements of the Group 4 Project.

Science, as we all know refers to a body of knowledge itself, of the type that can be rationally explained and reliably applied. Science is a unique combination of Theory and Practice. A thorough knowledge of this subject is almost impossible without proper practical demonstrations which are also termed as Scientific Experiments or Projects. In this book, 71+10 New Science Projects (Junior), the author has taken up the simple facts and principles of Science, such as: Air Pressure, Volume and Density, Gravitational Force of the Earth, Surface Area of Solids, Fun experiments with Matchsticks, Water, Glass Bottle, Dishwashing Liquid, Oil, Candle, Balloon, etc., which are easily available for children and projected them in a simple and lucid language for the readers, particularly the school kids who can easily perform these experiments at home or school, of course with the help and guidance of their parents, elders or teachers. The book is meant for children of all age groups, particularly from 6 to 13, who can perform and experience the thrill of these fun-filled experiments as well as learn the basic principles of Science easily and quickly. Therefore, this book is a must read for all school kids, especially those from classes, five to nine to learn as well enjoy conducting all the 81 Fascinating Projects listed in the book, each explaining or proving some scientific theory or law. So go ahead children, enjoy reading, learning and experimenting!

This book is intended for use in Physics laboratories as a workbook for carrying out practical physics experiments by secondary school students and first year higher institution students. The objective is to have an all-in-one workbook from which various relevant physics experiments can be performed in a manner that also prepares students for practical physics examinations especially those of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO).

Learn about the Physics of Home Energy Usage Watts, Voltage, & Current In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of home energy usage, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Watts Up Pro Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data and graphs pertaining to home energy usage, including light bulbs and appliances commonly found in the office, living room, kitchen, and garage. Graphs show energy usage for multiple items, including 8 light bulbs tested alone and in series. Appliances are tested, including comparison of different power levels or speeds where relevant. This data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Pictures of light bulbs provide additional information about energy-efficient design.