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

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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Description

Hands-On Physical Science 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 sports video clips to studying energy through the design and building of roller coasters, students will not just learn about physical science they will be scientists!

Reviews

In this work, the author sets up and produced eight complete lesson plans. Each plan contains all the necessary hand outs and cards and all related resources for the educator. These lessons also give educators the ideas to create their own lessons by using ideas gather from what is given in this work.,Lewie Dunn,Georgia Military College, 6/30/19
In my opinion any middle grades physical science teacher would benefit from the engaging, hands-on opportunities presented in this book. The author takes abstract physical science concepts and makes them more concrete by allowing students to experience hands-on examples. There is a nice balance between standard cookbook directions and students guiding their own inquiry based experience. Individual, small group and large group experiences are all included.,Tracy Albers,MiddleWeb, 7/23/20

Author Bio

After teaching science for more than 15 years, both overseas and in the U.S., Laurie E. Westphal now works as an independent gifted education and science consultant. She enjoys developing and presenting staff development on differentiation for various districts and conferences, working with teachers to assist them in planning and developing lessons to meet the needs of their advanced students.