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Michael Margolin
Did you know that light travels through space at a speed of 299,792 kilometers per second?Promote student observation skills with these fun yet challenging activities that explore the nature of light. Asks: How is white light separated into color? How can we separate pigment? How are funhouse mirrors constructed and how do they work? and 17 other eye-opening inquiries. Grades 6-12. 96 pp., softcover.
About the Hands On Science Series - Designed to conform to the National Science Education Standards and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, this series of reproducible books introduces students to key concepts in life science, physical science, and earth and space science.
Stimulating interest-grabbing activities hold student attention as they develop and expand their skills in scientific inquiry, observation and critical thinking. On each reproducible student page, you'll find background information, the activity, and follow-up questions.
Teacher pages precede each activity, providing instructional objectives, a list of materials needed, time allotment for each activity, assessment rubrics and Internet tie-ins. You are also guided on how to address varying student ability levels and given options for grouping.
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