Hands-on experiments include: presenting a scientific argument; reading a meniscus; making models of molecules; observing chemical reactions; testing for acids and bases, carbohydrates, lipids, and amylase; performing a titration, observing chemical reactions and changes in polymers, and more. 12 B&W chapters. 136 pages. Grades 5-8.

Accompanies the Focus On Middle School Chemistry Student Textbook and Laboratory Notebook, 3rd Edition. Includes guides and instructions for the experiments in the Laboratory Notebook, objectives for each experiment, suggested questions to guide open inquiry, and complete materials lists for the experiments. 12 B&W chapters. 68 pages. Grades 5-8.

Real Science-4-Kids is the logical approach to science education you've been looking for. Winner of numerous awards, Real Science-4-Kids sets the standard for solid science education. The Focus On Science Series is a semester-long unit study that encourages kids to focus on one science discipline at a time and includes curricula for both the elementary and middle school levels in five science subjects: chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy.The Focus On Middle School Chemistry 3rd Edition Preview Booklet provides a way to review the full set of curriculum materials for the middle school level chemistry unit study. This booklet includes Chapter 7 materials from the Student Textbook, Laboratory Notebook, Teacher's Manual, Lesson Plan, Quizzes, Study Notebook, and Graphics Package.

The Focus On Middle School Physics Laboratory Notebook-3rd Edition accompanies the The Focus On Middle School Physics Student Textbook-3rd Edition. The Notebook includes 12 hands-on physics experiments that cover concepts such as using the scientific method, work as it applies to physics, potential and gravitational energy, the conversion of energy from one form to another, mass, momentum, inertia, electric currents, magnets, and more.The Focus On Middle School Physics Laboratory Notebook-3rd Edition contains 12 black and white chapters. Grades 5-8.

Accompanies the Focus On Elementary Chemistry Student Textbook, 3rd Edition. Hands-on chemistry experiments include making good observations; modeling molecules; chemical reactions; testing for acidity and basicity; separating mixtures; changing the properties of polymers; enzymes; and more. 12 black and white chapters. 124 pages. Grades K-4.

The Focus On Middle School Chemistry Student Textbook, 3rd Edition introduces young students to the scientific discipline of chemistry. Students will learn about the history of chemistry, tools used in chemistry labs, atoms, the periodic table, molecules, chemical bonding, different types of chemical reactions, acids and bases, pH, acid-base neutralization, nutritional chemistry, pure substances and mixtures, separating mixtures, organic chemistry, polymers, proteins, DNA, and more.The Focus On Middle School Chemistry Student Textbook, 3rd Edition has 12 full-color chapters, a glossary-index, and pronunciation guides. 182 pages. Grades 5-8.

Accompanies Focus On Middle School Astronomy Student Textbook, 3rd Edition. Experiments include: constellations; measuring distance to faraway objects; modeling eclipses, Moon, planets, and solar system; thought experiments; star maps; using the internet; researching globular clusters and nebulae; more. 12 B&W chapters. 140 pages. Grades 5-8.

Accompanies Focus On Middle School Geology Student Textbook, 3rd Edition. Experiments include: observing geological features, map making, using a compass, testing minerals, modeling Earth, plate tectonics, cloud formation, permeability, modeling an aquifer, problem solving, using satellite images, and more. 12 B&W chapters. 144 pages. Grades 5-8.

The Focus On Middle School Physics Teacher's Manual-3rd Edition accompanies the The Focus On Middle School Physics Student Textbook-3rd Edition and the Focus On Middle School Physics Laboratory Notebook-3rd Edition. This Teacher's Manual includes directions for each experiment, a list of materials needed, overall objectives for each experiment, suggested questions to use for guided inquiry, and additional information about concepts covered in the Student Textbook.The Focus On Middle School Physics Teacher's Manual-3rd Edition contains 12 black and white chapters. Grades 5-8.

Accompanies the Focus On Middle School Astronomy Student Textbook and Laboratory Notebook, 3rd Edition. Includes guides and instructions for the experiments in the Laboratory Notebook, objectives for each experiment, suggested questions to guide open inquiry, and complete materials lists for the experiments. 12 B&W chapters. 62 pages. Grades 5-8.