Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge
Taking Science to the Extreme!
Published on 1. October 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
140 pages
978-0-7879-8493-9 (ISBN)
Description
Science projects have never been so exciting! Every year, 6,000 middle schoolstudents are nominated for the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, the only competition of its kind for students in grades 5 to 8. Of those 6,000 students, 40 finalists are chosen and brought to Washington, D.C., for a week of intense science "challenges" in various science disciplines. The challenges are televised on the Discovery Channel, and the winning teams and individuals are presented with science awards and prizes. This book follows some of the students selected for the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge and includes colorful descriptions of how the teams solved the challenges, inspiring profiles of the winners, tips on preparing science projects, and dozens of winning project ideas that kids can use to inspire their own awesome science projects! "Taking Science to the Extreme!" shows kids how they can be part of the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge and learn to think and have fun like a real scientist. Rosanna Hansen is the author of many books for children and young adults and a former publisher at Troll and "Reader's Digest."
Science projects have never been so exciting! Every year, 6,000 middle schoolstudents are nominated for the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, the only competition of its kind for students in grades 5 to 8. Of those 6,000 students, 40 finalists are chosen and brought to Washington, D.C., for a week of intense science "challenges" in various science disciplines. The challenges are televised on the Discovery Channel, and the winning teams and individuals are presented with science awards and prizes. This book follows some of the students selected for the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge and includes colorful descriptions of how the teams solved the challenges, inspiring profiles of the winners, tips on preparing science projects, and dozens of winning project ideas that kids can use to inspire their own awesome science projects! "Taking Science to the Extreme!" shows kids how they can be part of the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge and learn to think and have fun like a real scientist. Rosanna Hansen is the author of many books for children and young adults and a former publisher at Troll and "Reader's Digest."
Science projects have never been so exciting! Every year, 6,000 middle schoolstudents are nominated for the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, the only competition of its kind for students in grades 5 to 8. Of those 6,000 students, 40 finalists are chosen and brought to Washington, D.C., for a week of intense science "challenges" in various science disciplines. The challenges are televised on the Discovery Channel, and the winning teams and individuals are presented with science awards and prizes. This book follows some of the students selected for the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge and includes colorful descriptions of how the teams solved the challenges, inspiring profiles of the winners, tips on preparing science projects, and dozens of winning project ideas that kids can use to inspire their own awesome science projects! "Taking Science to the Extreme!" shows kids how they can be part of the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge and learn to think and have fun like a real scientist. Rosanna Hansen is the author of many books for children and young adults and a former publisher at Troll and "Reader's Digest."
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 10 to 13 years
Illustrations
ill
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 204 mm
Weight
315 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-8493-9 (9780787984939)
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In 1999, Discovery Communications, Inc. in partnership with Science Service created the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) to enable middle school students to participate in a national science competition. The DCYSC is designed to award students in the 5th through 8th grades for their knowledge of science and their ability to communicate effectively about science. By leading this initiative targeting middle school students, Discovery Communications, Inc. hopes to encourage young children who are interested in science at the elementary and middle school level to continue their scientific pursuits and interest in science. Discovery Communications, Inc. is the world's largest originator of documentary programming and one of the largest science, knowledge and learning content providers in the world. As the parent company of the popular Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet and Travel Channel, Discovery Communications, Inc. is dedicated to the appreciation of science through all of its various networks. Rosanna Hansen is the author of many books for children and young adults and a former publisher at Troll and Reader's Digest.
In 1999, Discovery Communications, Inc. in partnership with Science Service created the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) to enable middle school students to participate in a national science competition. The DCYSC is designed to award students in the 5th through 8th grades for their knowledge of science and their ability to communicate effectively about science. By leading this initiative targeting middle school students, Discovery Communications, Inc. hopes to encourage young children who are interested in science at the elementary and middle school level to continue their scientific pursuits and interest in science. Discovery Communications, Inc. is the world's largest originator of documentary programming and one of the largest science, knowledge and learning content providers in the world. As the parent company of the popular Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet and Travel Channel, Discovery Communications, Inc. is dedicated to the appreciation of science through all of its various networks. Rosanna Hansen is the author of many books for children and young adults and a former publisher at Troll and Reader's Digest.
In 1999, Discovery Communications, Inc. in partnership with Science Service created the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) to enable middle school students to participate in a national science competition. The DCYSC is designed to award students in the 5th through 8th grades for their knowledge of science and their ability to communicate effectively about science. By leading this initiative targeting middle school students, Discovery Communications, Inc. hopes to encourage young children who are interested in science at the elementary and middle school level to continue their scientific pursuits and interest in science. Discovery Communications, Inc. is the world's largest originator of documentary programming and one of the largest science, knowledge and learning content providers in the world. As the parent company of the popular Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet and Travel Channel, Discovery Communications, Inc. is dedicated to the appreciation of science through all of its various networks. Rosanna Hansen is the author of many books for children and young adults and a former publisher at Troll and Reader's Digest.
Content
Foreword.Introduction.Forces of Nature.Challenge 1: Eye on the Storm.Challenge 2: Tsunami Science.Challenge 3: In the Thick of It.Challenge 4: In Case of Emergency.Science Skills Challenges.The WinnersIt's All About Physics.Challenge 1: Radar Gun LugeChallenge 2: Skateboard PhysicsChallenge 3: Laser Obstacle CourseChallenge 4: Teeth on Edge-A Real Screech.Science Skills Challenges.The Winners.All About Aviation.Challenge 1: The Wright Stuff.Challenge 2: Earth, Wind, and Glider.Challenge 3: Rocket Cars.Challenge 4: Super Sonic Tonic.Challenge 5: Spy-Copter.The Winners.Idea Files.Science Project Handbook.How to Enter the DCYSC.Glossary.Where to Find Out More.Photo Credits.Index.