All About Earth: Exploring the Planet with Science Projects

by Sara L. Latta

Overview

Science-based, clear instructions guide readers through experiments pertaining to Earth, including its rotation in space, seasons, gravity, and matter. An engaging way to support the Next Generation Science Standards. Experiments are simple, accessible, and something that could be used at a science fair, in the classroom, or at home. Exploring the planet has never been simpler.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496650665
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Discover Earth Science
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	33 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Sara Latta has been writing about science and scientists for over 25 years, covering everything from microbes to volcanoes. Her book “Ice Scientist: Careers in the Frozen Antarctic,” was named an NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students. She lives in New York City with her husband and her dog, Count Basie.

Interviews

Includes basic experiments that teach Earth Science concepts aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Uses illustrations and clear instructions to guide activities about gravity, plate tectonics, the water cycle, plant and animal life and so much more. Easy-to-read text and clear photos make complex topics accessible.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 3–6—Projects designed for hands-on learning encourage student investigation of natural processes such as photosynthesis and sedimentation. Each of the seven featured projects in Dynamic Planet and Liquid Planet relate fairly closely to one another. All About Earth includes topics such as wind speed and gravity. None of the books require explorations to be completed in any particular order. Most projects note when adult help is needed and have clear directions accompanied by helpful photos. Whether moving graham crackers on frosting to simulate plate tectonics or observing decomposition rates of compost materials, students will find opportunities to translate explanations into action. VERDICT Good choices for project-oriented earth science learning.

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