Learn about the Physics of Home Construction Force, Stress, & Breakage Tests on Wood In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of home construction, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Dual-Range Force Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from multiple tests of force and stress on model-size building materials including balsa wood and plywood. In this book, beams and plywood are tested for breakage, the strength of several glues are compared, several models of roof trusses are compared for strength, and blocks are pushed on a wood surface. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Diagrams of trusses and pictures of broken beams and trusses provide additional material for analysis.

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 Flight Translational and Rotational Motion Position, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of flight, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. The motion of lab equipment in simulated conditions is compared to the motion of various flying machines, including paper airplanes, a falling umbrella and plastic bag, and a radio-controlled helicopter. Data show free-fall, resistance due to air pressure, gliding, and flight in different patterns, including straight and curved flight typical of planes and helicopters. Additional data simulate flight in air pockets, landing, and crashing. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Balls Focus: Falling & Bouncing Force, Trajectory, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of balls, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Motion Detector Air Pressure Gauge This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of baseballs, basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, dodge balls, golf balls, tennis balls, ping pong balls, and toy balls as they fall and bounce. Balls are bounced on different surfaces, including wood, linoleum, carpet, concrete, foam, and a force plate. Special features include the comparison of an official baseball with a safety baseball and a plastic baseball, and the comparison of an official golf ball with a foam golf ball and a plastic golf ball. Data also compare the motion of a basketball, soccer ball, and volley ball with different inflation pressures. 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 Gymnastics Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of gymnastics, 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. Graphs show data from a selection of basic gymnastics moves, including floor, vault, high bar, parallel bars, rings, and pommel horse, using training-style equipment. Samples include handstand, salto, V-sit to L-sit, pommel circles, pommel swings, and more. Graphs trace the head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hip, knees, ankles, and/or feet as they move. Some graphs contain a combination of moves for comparison and contrast, while other graphs track one part alone, for easy viewing of the mathematical function. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Alternative Energy Solar, Wind, & Hydro-Power In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to alternative energy, 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. This book contains data and graphs relevant to solar power, wind power, hydropower, and human power. Graphs show voltage, current, and magnetic fields associated with different forms of alternative energy. Graphs also focus on the role of generators in the process of energy production. This data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Alternative Energy Solar, Wind, & Hydro-Power In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to alternative energy, 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. This book contains data and graphs relevant to solar power, wind power, hydropower, and human power. Graphs show voltage, current, and magnetic fields associated with different forms of alternative energy. Graphs also focus on the role of generators in the process of energy production. This data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Lab-in-a-Book Expanded Edition, with Synthetic Ice Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating Translational Motion Across the Ice Position, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Motion Detector Dual-Range Force Sensor Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Surface Temperature Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of various types of skates across ice, along with the forces required for straight motion. Skates studied include figure skates, hockey skates, child double-runner skates, and bob skates. Additional graphs contain data on the forces required to move a hockey puck across real and synthetic ice and the forces involved in vertical motions, including stepping and jumping. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. This expanded edition features data from both real and synthetic ice, as well as extra styles of figure skates and hockey skates. Bonus Material: Diagrams show a cartoon character, Blue Dude, demonstrating ice skating moves such as gliding and stopping. Additional graphs also contain data on ice melting, and comparisons of the strength of ankle support in various types of skates.

Learn about the Physics of Natural Waterways Fluid Dynamics and Ecological Physics In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the fluid dynamics and natural waterways, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Flow Rate Sensor Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the flow rate of water in a natural reservoir at four locations, with water depth ranging from approximately 12 cm to 3.7 meters. Measurements were taken at the surface and up to 77 cm depth on a windy day, with waves measuring up to 12 cm from trough to crest. Additional video analyses taken on the same day show the movement of a ping pong ball on the surface of the water. These data from natural waterways can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Trains Motion, Acceleration, & Velocity In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to trains, 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 contains data from an electric train moving on flat and inclined tracks. Graphs show position as the train is moved by electricity and gravity. Additional analyses examine the motion of train cars tipping. These graphs can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Biophysics of Ice Skating 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 ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor Spirometer This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs contain data on the biophysics of ice skating, including joint angles/positions, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing rate, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse associated with ice skating during common footwork, spins, and jumps. Exercises are demonstrated and analyzed on land and synthetic ice. These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population. Data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating Translational and Rotational Motion Position, Velocity, Acceleration, & Force In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Rotary Motion Sensor Dual-Range Force Meter Force Plate This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the movement of a skater demonstrating spins in slow motion on synthetic ice, as well as spinning on land with a rotational device and during freestyle dance. Samples include forward and backward scratch spins, camel spins, sit spins, layback spins, and transitions between spin positions. These data from ice skating can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Graphs from off-ice experiments with different types of rotating devices provide contrast and context for the science of ice skating. Additional data is also provided regarding the force shifts which occur under the foot as a skater changes positions of arms and legs. Plus, appendices contain color-coded diagrams of spins and spin entrances (straight, camel, sit, layback).

Learn about the Physics of Marbles Motion, Velocity, Force, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of marbles, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of marbles as they travel in on curved surfaces, including curved inclines, circular tracks, a cone, and other curved surfaces. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Additional graphs show motion of marbles through a loop-de-loop and falling through a multi-level tower. Graphs of motion on flat inclined planes are also included for comparison and contrast.