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Plate Tectonics

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The Plate Tectonics Interactive E-book* explores the materials that make up Earth and the processes they undergo, providing a framework for understanding how continents are created and changed over time. Earth is not a static planet. Rather, Earth is layered with a thin, rocky crust divided into plates; a hot, deformable mantle; a liquid outer core; and a solid, metallic, dense inner core. Transfer of heat from inside Earth and gravitational pull cause Earth’s plates to move.

Gravity and Orbits

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The Gravity and Orbits Interactive E-book* investigates concepts related to Earth’s universal gravitation and how gravity affects the universe around us. All objects that have mass have a gravitational force and every object exerts a gravitational force on every other object. The force is hard to detect unless at least one of the objects has a lot of mass. Distance also influences the strength of gravitational force. We see the effects of gravity on Earth as well as in how objects with mass interact in space.

Rocks

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Different rocks have different mineral compositions and different textures. Observing and documenting these differences provide insight into a rock’s larger geologic context and natural setting. Observations of rocks can tell us about the processes and the environment in which they formed, giving us clues about the composition and age of Earth. The Rocks Interactive E-book* explores different kinds and categories of rocks, the major processes through which they form, and the cyclical nature of the formation and transformation of rock materials.

Rocks (Student Edition)

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Different rocks have different mineral compositions and different textures. Observing and documenting these differences provide insight into a rock’s larger geologic context and natural setting. Observations of rocks can tell us about the processes and the environment in which they formed, giving us clues about the composition and age of Earth. The Rocks Interactive E-book* explores different kinds and categories of rocks, the major processes through which they form, and the cyclical nature of the formation and transformation of rock materials.

Gravity and Orbits (Student Edition)

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The Gravity and Orbits Interactive E-book* investigates concepts related to Earth’s universal gravitation and how gravity affects the universe around us. All objects that have mass have a gravitational force and every object exerts a gravitational force on every other object. The force is hard to detect unless at least one of the objects has a lot of mass. Distance also influences the strength of gravitational force. We see the effects of gravity on Earth as well as in how objects with mass interact in space.
 

Could a Species Like Bigfoot Have Evolved? 17 Mysteries Revealed at #STEMforum Last Week

By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director

Posted on 2016-08-01

2016 STEM Forum and Expo
Denver, Colorado, July 27–29
As Seen on Twitter

How do you make a banana piano?

Is it true that STEM lessons can be found anywhere?

Could a species like Bigfoot have evolved?

Where do Science Superheroes go to meet their peers?

What do students have to say about STEM education?

What will it take to revolutionize education?

How will teachers’ #STEMvoices be heard by the future president?

Anatomy: Can you teach it at the K–12 level?

What can you do at the elementary level to advance children’s STEM skills?

Who made the 2016 STEM Forum and Expo so dynamic?

How many STEM teachers does it take to defy the laws of physics?

Where can you strut your STEMtastic self?

Is it work if you play with robots?

What are all the cool kids wearing?

Can you really go scuba diving virtually anywhere?

Can circuits come to life?

How far would you travel for good STEM education?

The mission of NSTA is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

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2016 STEM Forum and Expo
Denver, Colorado, July 27–29
As Seen on Twitter

Electric and Magnetic Forces (Student Edition)

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The Electric and Magnetic Forces Interactive E-book* uses everyday events and items, like lightning, flashlights, batteries, compasses, and maglev trains, to examine electricity and magnetism. It provides detailed explanations of key science concepts, plus self-directed, embedded assessment to allow readers to check their learning. Teaching strategies will help teachers better understand student preconceptions and inquiry learning. The book's appealing multimedia and interactive simulations can also be used in the classroom.

Earth's Changing Surfaces (Student Edition)

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Earth is a system that exists in dynamic equilibrium. The Earth of today does not look the same as it did millions of years ago. Even the Earth thousands of years ago has distinct differences from the Earth we know today. The Earth’s Changing Surface Interactive E-book* explores how Earth’s ever-changing surface is due to continuous natural processes such as tectonic activity, earthquakes, volcanic activities, weathering and erosion, and sedimentation and the reformation of rock.

Earth, Sun, and Moon (Student Edition)

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The Earth, Sun, and Moon Interactive E-book* uses diagrams, illustrative visual aids, and multimedia to help teachers, students, and other readers understand the interplay between Earth, Sun and Moon, and the characteristics that make Earth unique. It focuses on topics related to the heating of Earth's surface by the Sun, the phases of the Moon, and the apparent changes in the position of objects in the night sky.
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