
Janice Vancleave's Big Book of Science Experiments
Janice VanCleave(Author)
Jossey-Bass (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 12. May 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-119-59065-1 (ISBN)
Description
Janice VanCleave once again ignites children's love for science in her all-new book of fun experiments--featuring a fresh format, new experiments, and updated content standards
From everyone's favorite science teacher comes Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments. This user-friendly book gets kids excited about science with lively experiments designed to spark imaginations and encourage science learning. Using a few handy supplies, you will have your students exploring the wonders of science in no time. Simple step-by-step instructions and color illustrations help you easily demonstrate the fundamental concepts of astronomy, biology, chemistry, and more. Children will delight in making their own slime and creating safe explosions as they learn important science skills and processes.
Author Janice VanCleave passionately believes that all children can learn science. She has helped millions of students experience the magic and mystery of science with her time-tested, thoughtfully-designed experiments. This book offers both new and classic activities that cover the four dimensions of science--physical science, astronomy, Biology, and Earth Science--and provide a strong foundation in science education for students to build upon. An ideal resource for both classroom and homeschool environments, this engaging book:
* Enables students to experience science firsthand and discuss their observations
* Offers low-prep experiments that require simple, easily-obtained supplies
* Presents a modern, full-color design that appeals to students
* Includes new experiments, activities, and lessons
* Correlates to National Science Standards
Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments is a must-have book for the real-world classroom, as well as for any parent seeking to teach science to their children.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 275 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
830 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-59065-1 (9781119590651)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Janice VanCleave
Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments
E-Book
06/2020
1st Edition
Wiley
€12.99
Available for download

Janice VanCleave
Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments
E-Book
05/2020
1st Edition
Wiley
€12.99
Available for download
Content
Introduction
Part I: Chemistry Matter
Elements
01 The Periodic Table
02 Element Symbols
03 Atomic Structure
04 Lewis Dot Diagrams
05 Ions
Compounds
06 Chemical Formulas
07 Ionic Compounds
08 Covalent Compounds
09 Atoms vs. Molecules
Mixtures
10 Heterogeneous Mixtures
11 Solution: Concentration
12 Solubility
13 True Solutions
14 Colloids
15 Emulsions
16 Suspensions
17 Saturated Solutions
18 Diffusion
Physical Properties and Physical Changes
19 Matter Has Mass
20 Matter Has Volume
21 Relative Density
22 States of Matter
Chemical Properties and Chemical Changes
Acids and Bases
23 Acids
24 Bases
25 pH Scale
Chemical Reactions
26 Combination and Decomposition Reactions
27 Leavening Agent
28 Balancing Chemical Equations
29 Combustion: Burning
30 Exothermic Chemical Reactions
31 Explosions
32 Polymers: Slime
Part II: Physics
Newton's Laws of Motion
33 Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia
34 Newton's Second Law of Motion
35 Newton's Third Law of Motion
Forces
Noncontact Forces
36 Freefall
37 Gravity
38 Momentum
39 Apparent Weightlessness
Contact Forces
40 Buoyancy
41 Buoyant Force
42 Friction
Turning Forces
43 Torque
44 Center of Gravity
45 Stability
Heat
46 Conduction of Heat
47 Convection
48 Conductors vs. Insulators
49 Heat Capacity
Light
Energy
50 Electromagnetic Spectrum
51 Photons
52 Phosphors
53 Fluorescence
54 Phosphorescence
Incident Light
55 Colors You See
56 Convex Lenses: Focal Length
57 Convex Lenses: Rules of Refraction
58 Convex vs. Concave Lenses
Electricity
59 Series Circuit
60 Parallel Circuit
61 Energy Ball
Part III: Astronomy
Space Measurements
62 Models of the Universe
63 Space Measurements
64 Apparent Sizes of Celestial Objects
65 Angular Distances
66 Sun Shadows
67 Albedo
The Moon
68 Moon Phases
69 The Terminator
70 Barycenter
71 Moon Motion
Constellations
72 Circumpolar Constellations
73 Location of Polaris
74 Zodiac Constellations
Part IV: Earth Science
Geology
75 Density of Earth's Layers
76 Volcanoes
77 Evaporites
78 Fossils
Geological Stress
79 Tectonic Plates
80 Deformation
81 Fold Mountains
82 Tension
83 Normal and Reverse Faults
Meteorology
84 Climate
85 Atmospheric Pressure
86 Sea and Land Breezes
87 Rayleigh Scattering
88 Seasons
89 Coriolis Effect
Part V: Biology
The Nervous System
90 Eukaryotic Cells
91 Muscles
92 Afterimage
93 Perception of Color
94 Reaction Time
95 Sensory Receptors
Physical and Biochemical Changes
96 Chromatography
97 Denaturing Egg Protein
98 Denaturing Milk Protein
99 Ripening Hormone
100 Bioluminescence
Glossary
Index