Science Experiments by the Hundreds

Science Experiments by the Hundreds develops inquiry skills of beginning researchers. Students can turn their interests into their own original experiments. This book stresses that learning to experiment is an important part of knowing science, as well as a useful strategy for solving everyday problems.The new edition includes nanotechnology experiments for every chapter. Students will be introduced to and develop an understanding for this revolutionary science used in many of today's products.Through numerous experiments using materials commonly found within homes, students learn the basic parts of an experiment, strategies for writing safe procedures, methods for analyzing data, and effective ways to write about and present experimental results. Practice problems and methods of self-assessment are found throughout the book.Science Experiments by the Hundreds is recommended for upper-elementary advanced learners and middle school students. It is effective in classrooms, home-schools, or informal science settings.Review copies are available as 60-day review only.