E-grāmata: Hands-On Physical Science: Authentic Learning Experiences That Engage Students in STEM (Grades 6-8)

Westphal, a gifted education and science consultant, provides 48 hands-on learning experiences in physical science for students in sixth through eighth grade. The activities introduce and reinforce key physical science concepts that meet the Next Generation Science Standards and engage students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills. They address physics and chemistry, with some chapters that are student-centered and product-based and others that are more exploratory and experiential and do not have a significant product. They include full-group lab experiences, cooperative rotational labs, and student design labs. Each activity includes the objectives, rationale, materials, preparation, procedures, worksheets, and rubrics or evaluation sheets, and chapters define vocabulary and provide background on simple machines; waves, light, and sound; electricity and magnetism; energy and heat; force and motion in Newton's laws; states of matter and fluid laws; atomic structure, history, and the periodic table; and physical and chemical changes and acids, bases, and solutions. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Hands-On Physical Science (grades 6–8) immerses students in the world of real-life chemists and physicists. Through engaging authentic learning experiences, students will engage in fascinating experiments while building STEM skills. This book is packed with activities that can easily be conducted in the classroom using everyday materials and includes everything teachers need to help students think critically and problem solve as they explore the fascinating world of physical science. From examining Newton's laws using balloon rockets to studying energy through the design and building of roller coasters, students will not just learn about physical science—they will be scientists!