Experiments are the focus of this title. How they are conducted by using the scientific method of forming a hypothesis and collecting data to prove or disprove their theory. The periodic table is intr
Learning in informal settings is attracting growing attention from policymakers and researchers, yet there remains, at the moment, a dearth of literature on the topic. Thus this volume, which examines
Learning how to get answers from data is an integral part of modern training in the natural, physical, social, and engineering sciences. One of the most exciting changes in data management and analysi
Curious kids will delight in the joy of scientific discovery through the fifty fun activities in The Budding Scientist! This book is filled with great ways for you and your child to learn about how ou
Using a cross-curricular focus, this book brings together ongoing debates about personalised learning, creativity and ICT in education, and establishes a principled framework for cross-curricular teac
Using a cross-curricular focus, this book brings together ongoing debates about personalised learning, creativity and ICT in education, and establishes a principled framework for cross-curricular teac
In contemporary society, science constitutes a significant part of human life in that it impacts on how people experience and understand the world and themselves. The rapid advances in science and tec
Explore Your World! is divided into two chapters: one of zany, quirky science projects and tech crafts, and another of eye-opening explorations that make every child’s backyard seem like a haven for d
The book "Geological Disasters in the Philippines" The July 1990 earthquake and the June 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo, was presented for the first time to the World Conference on Natural Disasters,
Health and the environment are important learning areas in science education and their significance is growing. Not only do they have high social relevance, but they are also close to students’ inter
It goes without saying that atomic structure, including its dual wave-particle nature, cannot be demonstrated in the classroom. Thus, for most science teachers, especially those in physics and chemist
In October 2009, a symposium was held in Pittsburgh to honor David Klahr's 70th birthday and 40th year in cognitive development and education sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. The 13 studies her
Froschauer, a retired middle school science teacher, science department chair, and adjunct professor, and Bigelow, a retired secondary science teacher who has taught graduate-level courses for teacher
Essential Laboratory Skills for Biosciences is an essential companion during laboratory sessions. It is designed to be simple and give clear step by step instructions on essential techniques, supporte
Now fully updated in its third edition, Science Learning, Science Teaching offers an accessible, practical guide to creative classroom teaching and a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues
Now fully updated in its third edition, Science Learning, Science Teaching offers an accessible, practical guide to creative classroom teaching and a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues
Education professionals, along with teachers in other disciplines, provide student and practicing teachers a guide to creating an inquiry-based curriculum for teaching science, technology, engineering
The seed vault in Norway houses plant seeds from around the world to be stored in the event that the plant needs to be reintroduced into the food supply.
