Janice VanCleave's big book of experiments

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Janice VanCleave's big book of experiments

Author:

VanCleave, Janice Pratt, author.

ISBN:

9781119590651

Physical Description:

vi, 286 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Subject Term:

Science projects

Science -- Experiments

Science

Science projects.

Science -- Experiments.

Science.

Summary:

"With more than 100 experiments, Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments lives up to its name! Featuring brand new experiments, such as making slime to better understand chemistry, and creating safe explosions to better understand physics, and updated experiments from some of her most popular books, Janice VanCleave is bringing her trusted learning approach to science to today's students. Students will love the full color spreads and fun experiments. Teachers and students will love that the supplies for the experiments are easily obtained, that the experiments are step-by-step, and that the Next Generation Science Standards are a part of every lesson"--

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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.

Author Notes

Janice VanCleave is a former secondary classroom teacher who has written more than 50 science and math books for children and educators. Her books include Janice VanCleave's Help! My Science Project Is Due Tomorrow! Easy Experiments You Can Do Overnight, Janice Vancleave's Engineering for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun, and Janice Vancleave's Rocks and Minerals: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn into Science Fair Projects.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Introduction	p. v
Part I Chemistry	p. 1
Matter	p. 2
Elements	p. 3
1 The Periodic Table	p. 3
2 Element Symbols	p. 5
3 Atomic Structure	p. 8
4 Lewis Dot Diagrams	p. 10
5 Ions	p. 12
Compounds	p. 14
6 Chemical Formulas	p. 14
7 Ionic Compounds	p. 16
8 Covalent Compounds	p. 18
9 Atoms vs. Molecules	p. 21
Mixtures	p. 23
10 Heterogeneous Mixtures	p. 23
11 Solution: Concentration	p. 25
12 Solubility	p. 27
13 True Solutions	p. 30
14 Colloids	p. 33
15 Emulsions	p. 35
16 Suspensions	p. 37
17 Saturated Solutions	p. 39
18 Diffusion	p. 41
Physical Properties and Physical Changes	p. 43
19 Matter Has Mass	p. 44
20 Matter Has Volume	p. 46
21 Relative Density	p. 48
22 States of Matter	p. 50
Chemical Properties and Chemical Changes	p. 53
Acids and Bases	p. 54
23 Acids	p. 54
24 Bases	p. 56
25 pH Scale	p. 58
Chemical Reactions	p. 61
26 Combination and Decomposition Reactions	p. 61
27 Leavening Agent	p. 63
28 Balancing Chemical Equations	p. 65
29 Combustion: Burning	p. 68
30 Exothermic Chemical Reactions	p. 70
31 Explosions	p. 72
32 Polymers: Slime	p. 74
Part II Physics	p. 76
Newton's Law of Motion	p. 78
33 Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia	p. 80
34 Newton's Second Law of Motion	p. 82
35 Newton's Third Law of Motion	p. 84
Forces	p. 86
Noncontact Forces	p. 87
36 Freefall	p. 87
37 Gravity	p. 89
38 Momentum	p. 91
39 Apparent Weightlessness	p. 94
Contact Forces	p. 96
40 Buoyancy	p. 96
41 Buoyant Force	p. 98
42 Friction	p. 100
Turning Forces	p. 102
43 Torque	p. 102
44 Center of Gravity	p. 104
45 Stability	p. 106
Heat	p. 109
46 Conduction of Heat	p. 110
47 Convection	p. 112
48 Conductors vs. Insulators	p. 114
49 Heat Capacity	p. 116
Light	p. 118
Energy	p. 119
50 Electromagnetic Spectrum	p. 119
51 Photons	p. 121
52 Phosphors	p. 124
53 Fluorescence	p. 126
54 Phosphorescence	p. 128
Incident Light	p. 130
55 Colors You See	p. 130
56 Convex Lenses: Focal Length	p. 132
57 Convex Lenses: Rules of Refraction	p. 134
58 Convex vs. Concave Lenses	p. 137
Electricity	p. 139
59 Series Circuit	p. 140
60 Parallel Circuit	p. 142
61 Energy Ball	p. 144
Part III Astronomy	p. 146
Space Measurements	p. 148
62 Models of the Universe	p. 149
63 Space Measurements	p. 151
64 Apparent Sizes of Celestial Objects	p. 153
65 Angular Distances	p. 155
66 Sun Shadows	p. 157
67 Albedo	p. 159
The Moon	p. 161
68 Moon Phases	p. 162
69 The Terminator	p. 164
70 Barycenter	p. 167
71 Moon Motion	p. 169
Constellations	p. 171
72 Circumpolar Constellations	p. 172
73 Location of Polaris	p. 175
74 Zodiac Constellations	p. 177
Part IV Earth Science	p. 180
75 Density of Earth's Layers	p. 183
76 Volcanoes	p. 185
77 Evaporites	p. 187
78 Fossils	p. 189
Geological Stress	p. 191
79 Tectonic Plates	p. 191
80 Deformation	p. 194
81 Fold Mountains	p. 196
82 Tension	p. 198
83 Normal and Reverse Faults	p. 201
Meteorology	p. 204
84 Climate	p. 205
85 Atmospheric Pressure	p. 207
86 Sea and Land Breezes	p. 209
87 Rayleigh Scattering	p. 212
88 Seasons	p. 215
89 Coriolis Effect	p. 218
Part IV Biology	p. 221
The Nervous System	p. 222
90 Eukaryotic Cells	p. 223
91 Muscles	p. 225
92 Afterimage	p. 228
93 Perception of Color	p. 230
94 Reaction Time	p. 232
95 Sensory Receptors	p. 234
Physical and Biochemical Changes	p. 237
96 Chromatography	p. 238
97 Denaturing Egg Protein	p. 241
98 Denaturing Milk Protein	p. 243
99 Ripening Hormone	p. 245
100 Bioluminescence	p. 247
Glossary	p. 250
Index	p. 279

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