Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface: Teaching and Interpreting Science
Introduction: Case Studies on How to Use the Stories in the Classroom
Chapter 1: Theory Behind the Book
Chapter 2: Using the Book and the Stories
Chapter 3: Using This Book in Different Ways
Chapter 4: Science and Literacy
The Stories and Background Materials for Teachers
Chapter 5: Grandfather’s Clock
(Physics: periodic motion and experimental design)
Chapter 6: The Crooked Swing
(Physics: engineering application of pendulums, improving a product)
Chapter 7: The Magic Balloon
(Physics: gas and temperature laws)
Chapter 8: Bocce, Anyone?
(Physics: moving bodies and ramps)
Chapter 9: Cooling Off
(Physics: mixing different temperature liquids)
Chapter 10: Warm Clothes
(Physics: temperature vs. heat)
Chapter 11: Party Meltdown
(Physics: heat transfer: conduction)
Chapter 12: How Cold Is Cold?
(Physics: thermodynamics with ice)
Chapter 13: Dancing Popcorn
(Physics: density and buoyancy)
Chapter 14: Color Thieves
(Physics: light, vision, color)
Chapter 15: A Mirror Big Enough
(Physics: vision, reflection, mirrors)
Chapter 16: Stuck!
(Physics: static and dynamic friction)
Chapter 17: St. Bernard Puppy
(Physics: pressure, weight, mass)
Chapter 18: Iced Tea
(Chemistry: dissolving, solutions and temperature)
Chapter 19: Pasta in a Hurry
(Chemistry: effect of salt on boiling temperature)
Chapter 20: The Magnet Derby
(Physics: testing magnet strength)
Chapter 21: The Cookie Dilemma
(Chemistry: testing for chemicals)
Chapter 22: Sweet Talk
(Chemistry: differences between melting and dissolving)
Chapter 23: The Slippery Glass
(Weather: condensation and humidity)
Chapter 24: Florida Cars
(Chemistry: rusting and chemical reactions)
Chapter 25: The Neighborhood Telephone System
(Physics and engineering: sound and improving a product)
Index