Richard J Rezba

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.

Target the science skills your students need... with this science teacher resource from Kendall Hunt Publishing: Features Integration of up-to-date technology - graphing calculators and Web site addressesMultiple forms of assessments; checklists, rating sheets and test item suggestionsChapters with objectives and new laboratory activitiesStrategies to help integrate student research skills into existing science curriculumBlackline duplicating masters of activities, tables, information charts and practice problems "Students and Research is one of the best resources I've seen for helping students to get involved in research in a practical and meaningful way." Marvin Tolman Teacher Education Department Brigham Young University