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Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
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"In The Curious Kid's Science Book, your child will learn to design his or her own science investigations to determine the answers! Children will learn to ask their own scientific questions, discover value in failed experiments, and -- most importantly -- have a blast with science. The activities in the book use household items to playfully teach important science, technology, engineering, and math skills. Each creative activity includes age-appropriate...
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"Are we on the brink of a new Dark Age of irrationality and superstition? In this stirring, brilliantly argued book, internationally respected scientist Carl Sagan shows how scientific thinking is necessary to safeguard our democratic institutions and our technical civilization." "The Demon-Haunted World is more personal and richer in moving and revealing human stories than anything Sagan has previously written. With illustrations from his own childhood...
7) Everything you need to ace science in one big fat notebook: the complete middle school study guide
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An illustrated notebook of definitions, diagrams, key concepts, and mnemonic devices geared to help middle school students learn science.--
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"This practical guide outlines a vision for online and distance STEM learning at the elementary level, with creative activities based on eight STEM themes. Online and distance learning may sound fairly straightforward. Instead of learning in a classroom setting, students learn at home with the assistance of online resources. But classroom learning does not always translate easily to online settings, particularly at the elementary level where children...
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"Projects and experiments to inspire and challenge your kids! The STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) are top education priorities in the United States--and they are growing fields with a high demand for jobs. If you want to make sure your children are prepared for the future in these fields, here's how you can help: Make it fun! Expose them to hands-on, real-world, and fun activities so they'll become engaged, motivated, and...
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"This book provides 46 hands-on STEAM activities that librarians and museum educators can implement"--
High-quality summer programs can change lives. They can help close the achievement and opportunity gaps between lower and higher income students by promoting innovation and experimentation with new ideas. And the effect is cumulative, helping kids catch up, keep up, and propel forward into the school year ahead. McChesney and Nicholas showcase STEAM...
13) Flash facts
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"Have you ever wondered what's at the bottom of the sea? Why polar ice melts? Or which tools forensic scientists use to solve a crime? Well look no further! Everyone's favorite Scarlet Speedster is here to answer all your burning questions! Barry Allen, with the help of some of his close friends, will take readers on an exciting journey that examines everything from the vast expanse of our galaxy to the smallest living organism known to man. Curated...
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Buzz, flutter and march into three tiny new worlds with Ms. Frizzle.
The Friz and her class explore the sticky home of a bee, the industrious life of an ant and the surprising identity of a caterpillar! Their Magic School Bus can go anywhere and be anything, so each field trip brings a new discovery to those brave enough to step through its doors! Featuring lots of busy bugs, this un-bee-lievable collection of episodes will take your child on a microscopic...
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During the past few years, groups like the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, Center for Education have been placing great emphasis on the significance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. In brief, the US is seen as falling behind the rest of the world in science and technology education. In response, the curricula have been revised in many educational institutions and school districts across the...
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This book is a comprehensive and stress-free approach to science. With clear graphics, instantly understandable diagrams, and welcoming, jargon-free text - covering all the important areas of biology, chemistry and physics - it is a great resource for children and adults to learn even the most complex science problems with confidence. Whether it's working with the Periodic Table, the threes laws of motion, or trying to explain polarity and magnetic...
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Veteran scientist and former school teacher Chris McGowan charges that today's teaching mandate has been taken over by educational specialists, people with little or no understanding of science. McGowan emphasizes that the problem is not the teachers but the materials they are obliged to teach. He urges a rethinking of science education to bring the focus back to conducting real hands-on science in the classroom. This approach was pioneered by the...