Explore the concepts of motion by learning about movement, speed, force, and inertia.

Features: Reading Consultants - Table of Contents - Activities - Fun Facts - Glossary - Index
Standards: Benchmark for Science Literacy: The Living Environment: The Flow of Matter and Energy; National Science Education Standards: Earth and Space Science Content Standard D: Properties of Earth Materials: Physical Science Content Standard B: Position and Motion of Objects; Light, Heat. Electricity, and Magnetism

Compasses and magnetite, magnetic poles and motors - learn about how magnets affect our lives.

Briefly explains the effects of light and includes experiments to demonstrate.