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.

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.

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.

Learn about the Science of Archery Force, Gravity, Acceleration, Velocity, & Motion In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of archery, 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. Graphs show the trajectory of arrows as they are shot from a child's bow at different angles and with a variety of bow pull lengths. A set of separate graphs analyze the forces of the bow as it is pulled to different lengths. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Data: Analyses of the mass distribution and balance point of the arrow provide additional perspective on the science of archery.

Learn about the Biophysics of Gymnastics 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 gymnastics, 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. Graphs contain data on the biophysics of gymnastics, including joint angles/positions, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing rate, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse. Graphs show data from a selection of basic gymnastics moves from floor, parallel bars, rings, and pommel horse, using training-style equipment (small and large parallettes and a pommel trainer). These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Biophysics of Track & Field 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 track and field, 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. Graphs contain data on the biophysics of track and field activities, including joint angles/positions, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing rate, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse. Track and field activities examined include running, jumping, and throwing. Analyses include hurdles, discus, hammer, javelin, and shot put. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Note: These data were collected using lightweight track and field equipment, and with constrained physical exertion, due to limitations of lab space, equipment, and safety considerations. Most throws were limited to 14 feet. Actual forces generated in competitive track and field events are larger. These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

Learn about the Science of Gymnastics Force & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to gymnastics, 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. 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 (mini bar, small and large parallettes, and a pommel trainer). Gymnastics moves studied include lunge, bounding, salto, roundoff, swinging on parallettes, pommel swings, pommel circles, and inversion on rings, among others. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Hockey Field, Street, & Ice Hockey Force, Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of hockey, 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. Graphs show the motion of hockey balls and pucks as they move across a variety of surfaces. Data are presented for a field hockey ball, two street hockey balls (high density and low density), an official ice hockey puck, a practice ice hockey puck, and an air hockey table puck. Surfaces include carpet, wood, ice, synthetic ice, and air table with and without the friction-reducing effects of air. Additional coordinated graphs show the impact forces associated with movement over a flat surface, as well as the forces required to push a puck continuously for a specific distance. Graphs of collisions between moving objects (balls/pucks) and a wood sideboard are also included. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Toys Translational Motion Position, Velocity, & Acceleration Work, Force, Gravity, & Friction Potential & Kinetic Energy In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of toys, 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 the force applied over time as blocks and dominoes are pushed on flat and inclined planes. Analyses include both wood and metal surfaces. Graphs can be used to calculate velocity, force, friction, work, potential energy, and kinetic energy. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Music Performance Joint Angles & Respiration 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: Goniometer Spirometer This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show joint angles and motions required for holding and playing instruments, singing, and conducting. Additional graphs show breathing patterns associated with performing on wind instruments and voice, including a comparison of normal breathing with the various types of controlled breathing required for performing on woodwinds and brass. The musical instruments analyzed include piano, violin, guitar, recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon reeds, trumpet, trombone, mallet percussion, snare drum, and accessory percussion, plus voice and conducting. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Biophysics of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet Position and Movement 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: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These graphs show data from a variety positions and movements found in basic yoga, Pilates, and ballet classes. Graphs show x-y coordinates plotted against time for the positions of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and/or head 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 Toys Translational Motion Position, Velocity, & Acceleration Work, Force, Gravity, & Friction Potential & Kinetic Energy In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of toys, 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 the force applied over time as blocks and dominoes are pushed on flat and inclined planes. Analyses include both wood and metal surfaces. Graphs can be used to calculate velocity, force, friction, work, potential energy, and kinetic energy. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Biophysics of Athletic Training 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 athletic training, 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. This book presents data on the biophysics of common athletic activities, including walking, jogging, running, jumping, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and jumping rope. Graphs show joint angles and range of motion for various athletic training activities, electrical signals of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing patterns, lung capacity, and blood pressure during and after various 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 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 Force Plate This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the movement of a skater across synthetic ice. Moves demonstrated include starting and stopping, forward and backward stroking, turning and footwork (3-turns, brackets, rockers, counters, mohawks, and choctaws), and gliding (camel position, spirals). These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Other features include graphs of the forces involved in stepping, and graphs of a skater falling through thin ice. Plus, appendices include diagrams of a left-right color-coded cartoon character, "Blue Dude," demonstrating footwork and skating positions.

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.

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.

Eureka This guide will help middle school and high school students through the experimentation process, from coming up with a topic all the way to presenting results. The Blue Helix Guide to Scientific Experiments includes step-by-step instructions for designing your own experiments, 50 pages of scientific notebook space, a template for writing scientific reports, and other useful resources.

Learn about the Physics of Home Construction Tools, Bricks, Cement, Soil, Stability, & Heat Transfer 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 instruments: Rotary Motion Sensor Dual-Range Force Sensor Surface Temperature Sensor Watts Up Pro Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from analyses of tools, including a hammer, wrench, pliers, screwdriver, and two styles of hand-crank drills. Additional graphs contain tests of miniature bricks, cement, and soil, plus tests of wall stability and heat transfer through brick and wood walls. The data are collected on miniature items, providing sample data to elucidate concepts associated with construction. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Data on heating equipment and electric tool power usage are provided via reprints of graphs from "Heat, Energy, & Light Bulbs The Science of Energy Efficiency" Volumes 1 and 2, by M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D. Appendices contain pictures of tools and diagrams of experimental setups.

Learn about the Physics of Home Energy Usage Light Output, Magnetic Fields, and Heat 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 instruments: Light sensor Magnetic Field 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 natural light, light bulbs, and appliances commonly found in the office and living room. Graphs show light output, magnetic fields, and heat emitted by 8 light bulbs tested alone and in combination. Readings from computers, computer monitors, and appliances provide complementary data. 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.

This book offers a guide, drawing upon 'real world' examples, for the review and assessment of microbiological data. The book includes examples drawn from water monitoring, bioburden assessment, and environmental monitoring. The book serves as a guide for quality control microbiologists, quality assurance personnel, students, and those with an interest in data, graphs and statistics in general.