The Science of Glass
Published on 3. December 2018
32 pages
978-1-4938-6956-5 (ISBN)
Description
A researcher looks at cells under a microscope. A scientist studies bacteria in a Petri dish. A student boils liquid in a test tube. What do these things all have in common? The answer is: glass! Learn how something as simple as glass has played a huge role in scientific exploration with this fascinating Informational Text created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution! Build reading skills while engaging students'' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Huntington Beach
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Eighth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 18 years
File size
26,18 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4938-6956-5 (9781493869565)
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Lesley Ward
The Science of Glass
Book
12/2018
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
€15.60
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Content
- Cover
- Page 2 - Credits
- Page 3 - Table of Contents
- Page 4 - A Clear View through Glass
- Page 7 - The Origins of Glass
- Page 15 - Glass and Scientific Exploration
- Page 18 - A Variety of Vessels
- Page 22 - From Lab to Kitchen
- Page 26 - Innovations in Scientific Glass
- Page 28 - STEAM Challenge
- Page 30 - Glossary
- Page 31 - Index
- Page 32 - Career Advice
