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Yet More Everyday Science Mysteries

Author : Richard Konicek-Moran

Publisher : NSTA Press

Page : 217 pages

File Size : 26,73 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Detective and mystery stories

ISBN : 193613747X

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Book Description

In the fourth book of this award-winning series, author Richard Konicek-Moran explores 15 new mysteries children and adults encounter in their daily lives. Relating the mysteries to experiences familiar to elementary and middle school students, the stories show how science is part of everyday life and initiate inquiry-based learning by leaving each mystery without an ending. Students identify the problem to be solved, formulate questions, form hypotheses, test their ideas, and come up with possible explanations.



Everyday Science Mysteries

Author : Richard Konicek-Moran

Publisher : NSTA Press

Page : 205 pages

File Size : 36,38 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Education

ISBN : 1933531215

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What causes condensation? Does temperature affect how well a balloon will fly? How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? Through 15 mystery stories, this book memorably illustrates science concepts for students and reinforces the value of learning science through inquiry. Each mystery presents opportunities for students to create questions, form hypotheses, test their ideas, and come up with explanations. Focused on concepts such as periodic motion, thermodynamics, temperature and energy, and sound and sound transmission, these mysteries draw students into the stories by grounding them in experiences students are familiar with, providing them with a foundation for classroom discussion and inquiry.



Everyday Life Science Mysteries

Author : Richard Konicek-Moran

Publisher : NSTA Press

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 10,40 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Education

ISBN : 1936959305

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How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? What makes children look like-- or different from-- their parents? Where do rotten apples go after they fall off the tree? By presenting everyday mysteries like these, this book will motivate your students to carry out hands-on science investigations and actually care about the results. These 20 open-ended mysteries focus exclusively on biological science, including botany, human physiology, zoology, and health. The stories come with lists of science concepts to explore, grade-appropriate strategies for using them, and explanations of how the lessons align with national standards. They also relieve you of the tiring work of designing inquiry lessons from scratch. " What makes this book so special is the unique way science is integrated into the story line, using characters and situations children can easily identify with." -- Page Keeley, author of the NSTA Press series Uncovering Student Ideas in Science



Everyday Earth and Space Science Mysteries

Author : Richard Konicek-Moran

Publisher : NSTA Press

Page : 254 pages

File Size : 10,11 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Education

ISBN : 1936959283

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"What are the odds that a meteor will hit your house? do you actually get more sunlight from Daylight Savings Time? Where do puddles go? By presenting everyday mysteries like these, this book will motivate your students to carry out hands-on science investigations and actually care about the results. These 19 open-ended mysteries focus exclusively on Earth and space science, including astronomy, energy, climate, and geology. The stories come with lists of science concepts to explore, grade-appropriate strategies for using them, and explanations of how the lessons align with national standards. They also relieve you of the tiring work of designing inquiry lesson from scratch." cover verso



Even More Everyday Science Mysteries

Author : Richard Konicek-Moran

Publisher : NSTA Press

Page : 205 pages

File Size : 29,10 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Detective and mystery stories

ISBN : 1936137844

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What are the odds of a meteor hitting your house? What are ""warm"" clothes anyway? Do you get ""more"" sunlight from Daylight Saving Time? Everyone loves a good mystery and these unfold in the 15 stories presented in Even More Everyday Science Mysteries, the third volume in author Richard Konicek-Moran's award-winning series. Again, the author uses stories without endings to teach a science principle, allowing the students to investigate how each story can be resolved. All the stories relate to the world around us and encourage students to ""take ownership"" of their learning.



Unsolved Mysteries of Science

Author : John Malone

Publisher : Turner Publishing Company

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 48,46 MB

Release : 2008-05-02

Category : Science

ISBN : 0470355859

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A LIVELY EXPLORATION OF THE BIGGEST QUESTIONS IN SCIENCE How Did the Universe Begin? The Big Bang has been the accepted theory for decades, but does it explain everything? How Did Life on Earth Get Started? What triggered the cell division that started the evolutionary chain? Did life come from outer space, buried in a chunk of rock? What is Gravity? Newton's apple just got the arguments started, Einstein made things more complicated. Just how does gravity fit in with quantum theory? What Is the Inside of the Earth Like? What exactly is happening beneath our feet, and can we learn enough to help predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? How Do We Learn Language? Is language acquisition an inborn biological ability, or does every child have to start from scratch? Is There a Missing Link? The story of human evolution is not complete. In addition to hoaxes such as "Piltdown Man" and extraordinary finds such as "Lucy," many puzzles remain. What, in the end, do we mean by a "missing link"?



The Curious Naturalist

Author : Sy Montgomery

Publisher : Down East Books

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 33,81 MB

Release : 1991-01-01

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1608934349

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Boston Globe nature columnist discusses the lovelorn messages sent by singing insects on autumn evenings, the messages contained in spiderwebs, the effects of winter snow on the way sound travels, the way all life depends on the unusual structure of water, and much more. Most fun is the author's description of ways to interact with other creatures (e.g., teaching wild birds to eat out of your hand).



Science Mysteries Explained

Author : Anthony Fordham

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 48,78 MB

Release : 2014-06-05

Category : Science

ISBN : 1615645195

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Ideal for the armchair science enthusiast, Idiot's Guides: Science Mysteries Explained takes a question/answer-based approach to teach readers a wide variety of topics in Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Cosmology. Using helpful full-color illustrations and expert information, this book features 130 fascinating questions and answers to satisfy any scientist wannabe.



Unraveling the Universe's Mysteries

Author : Louis Anthony Del Monte

Publisher : Louis A. del Monte

Page : 314 pages

File Size : 46,96 MB

Release : 2012-10-01

Category : Astronomy

ISBN : 9780988171800

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Unraveling the Universe's Mysteries offers a rare glimpse into scientific mysteries that have baffled scientists over the last century. It bravely takes the reader to the edge of science where proof is scarce, and the line between physics and metaphysics blurs. Explore the latest science theories regarding: What caused the Big Bang? Is there a multiverse? What role does string theory play in modern science? Is time travel possible? Is dark energy/dark matter real? Are there other Earths? Are we alone? What ultimate fate does humankind face? Can science prove God exists?



65 More Short Mysteries You Solve with Science!

Author : Eric Yoder

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,49 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Detective and mystery stories

ISBN : 9781484403792

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Book Description

The sequel to "One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science," this book continues the short-mystery format in which science facts ranging from the Life, Earth and Space, Physical and Chemical, to the General Sciences are taught in