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    Science Dictionary for Kids: The Essential Guide to Science Terms, Concepts, and Strategies
    Science Dictionary for Kids: The Essential Guide to Science Terms, Concepts, and Strategies
    Science Dictionary for Kids: The Essential Guide to Science Terms, Concepts, and Strategies
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    Science Dictionary for Kids: The Essential Guide to Science Terms, Concepts, and Strategies

    By Laurie Westphal

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    Packed with more than 350 illustrated science definitions that every child must know...this is the ultimate science homework helper!

    Science Dictionary for Kids provides hundreds of science terms with kid-friendly definitions and illustrations, perfect for any teacher of science or parent helping a child with science homework. From the basic science equipment, to the physical sciences, to Earth science, kids can flip to one of eight science categories to find the definitions they need.

    The perfect reference for kids and their parents and teachers, the easy-to-follow definitions in this guide will help with any science assignment, project, or experiment. Most definitions include an illustrated version to increase comprehension.

    Science Dictionary for Kids also includes a handy reference guide section, complete with commonly used formulas, measurement conversions, charts detailing household chemicals and acids and bases, instructions for using science equipment safely, tips on following the scientific process, and information on graphing results and data. This book needs to be on every child's desk!

    • The perfect companion to Prufrock Press' bestselling Math Dictionary for Kids
    • Comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide to science terms for students (grades 49)
    • Quick access to essential information and answers
    • Kid-friendly graphics and illustrations to help define each term or scientific process
    • Includes both standard and metric units of measurement for U.S. and Canadian markets

    Prufrock Press offers award-winning products focused on gifted, advanced, and special needs learners. For more than 20 years, Prufrock has supported parents and teachers with a wide range of resources based on sound research.

    The average day of a parent or teacher of a gifted or special needs learner is filled with a thousand celebrations and challenges. Prufrock's goal is to provide practical solutions to those challengesto provide readers with timesaving, research-based tools that allow them to spend less time on the challenges and more time on the celebrations.

    Prufrock Press' line of products features:

    • Resources on parenting the special needs learner
    • Sage advice on teaching in the inclusive classroom
    • Advanced learning tools for gifted children and inquisitive learners
    • Cutting-edge information on innovative teaching approaches
    • Resources for college planning for gifted and special needs learners

    Prufrock Press is committed to resources based on sound research. It has a senior advisory group composed of the top scholars in the field of education and psychology. All of the company's editors have graduate degrees in education or children's literature, and they all have classroom experience. In essence, when a reader holds a book by Prufrock Press, he or she knows that the information found in that book will be research-based and reflect agreed upon best practices in the field of education and child psychology.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSourcebooks
    Release dateJul 1, 2009
    ISBN9781593634605
    Science Dictionary for Kids: The Essential Guide to Science Terms, Concepts, and Strategies
    Author

    Laurie Westphal

    After teaching science for more than 15 years, Laurie Westphal now works as a gifted education and science consultant. She enjoys developing and presenting staff development on low-stress differentiation strategies and using menus, working with teachers to assist them in developing lessons to meet the needs of their advanced students.

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      Science Dictionary for Kids - Laurie Westphal

      Science

      Dictionary

      for kids

      LAURIE E. WESTPHAL

      PRUFROCK PRESS INC.

      WACO, TEXAS

      Copyright © 2009 Prufrock Press Inc.

      Edited by Lacy Compton

      Cover and Layout Design by Marjorie Parker

      ISBN-13: 978-1-59363-462-9

      ISBN-10: 1-59363-462-5

      No part of this book may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, microfilming, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.

      Printed in the United States of America.

      At the time of this book’s publication, all facts and figures cited are the most current available. All telephone numbers, addresses, and Web site URLs are accurate and active. All publications, organizations, Web sites, and other resources exist as described in the book, and all have been verified. The author and Prufrock Press Inc. make no warranty or guarantee concerning the information and materials given out by organizations or content found at Web sites, and we are not responsible for any changes that occur after this book’s publication. If you find an error, please contact Prufrock Press Inc.

      Prufrock Press Inc.

      P.O. Box 8813 Waco, TX 76714-8813

      Phone: (800) 998-2208

      Fax: (800) 240-0333

      http://www.prufrock.com

      Dedication

      Special thanks and lots of love to:

      Ken and Irene Westphal, my mom and dad.

      You have always been there for me,

      excluding the backyard swing incident, of course.

      Contents

      Introduction

      Scientific Equipment

      The Scientific Process

      Measurements and Units

      Life Sciences

      Physical Sciences

      Earth Sciences

      Space Sciences

      Quick Reference Guide

      References

      Index

      About the Author

      Introduction

      Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.—Carl Sagan

      As Carl Sagan stated, the study of science is much more than just facts and knowledge; yet without the specialized vocabulary that accompanies the scientific concepts and processes, a person will find himself at a disadvantage as he strives to express himself scientifically. That is where Science Dictionary for Kids comes to the rescue.

      This dictionary is much more than a list of words with dictionary definitions, although it does contain science words and, yes, definitions. The vocabulary used in science is vast; many of the words resemble commonly used words, however, their scientific usage may be very different. There also are many science words that are new and difficult for students to remember. These are the words that will be found in this dictionary, those new and seemingly difficult words or those that have significantly different definitions than common language. In addition to definitions of these specially chosen words written in everyday language (rather than dictionary language), readers also will find common examples and drawings for many of the words in order to create better understanding.

      This book does not stop at vocabulary words commonly included in science dictionaries. Instead, it addresses other information that would be helpful to students on their way to becoming scientific thinkers. Readers also will find diagrams and graphics of the different cycles studied in the science classroom. The diagrams have the content presented in a basic way. It is not intended to replace instruction, rather to serve as an introduction or reminder of what was previously studied. It is meant to be user friendly, so if parents would like to have their children work ahead, or teachers would like their students to have a basic understanding of the content, these drawings will accomplish that. How many times do students read a definition or make a drawing before it is introduced and not understand what they have just drawn?

      There also is a reference guide devoted to commonly used formulas and units used in science. Science is filled with standard units (e.g., kilograms and meters) and derived units (e.g., Newtons, which is a kilogram • meter, and a Joule, which equals a Newton • meter)—could it get any more confusing? Students can get more wrapped up in the units than the content when they do not remember with what each unit is associated. And, what about the multitude of formulas that exist in science? Students often have a formula sheet, but they have to manipulate or change the formulas in order to finish the problem. In this book’s guide, students will be able to locate the target word, read its brief definition, and review the formula for its calculation (including units.)

      In order to assist readers in moving beyond the body of knowledge, this book contains many resources to help them be successful with their experiments in the laboratory. Although time often is taken to explain the proper names and uses for all of the scientific equipment at the beginning of the school year, by March students might have forgotten about the dangers of turning the eyedropper upside down to move liquids or have regressed to calling beakers those cup things again! This book has an entire section devoted to the equipment and glassware that students may work with in the science classroom, including a definition, but more importantly, a drawing (for easy identification) and if appropriate, specific directions for the equipment’s use—such as how to transport liquid in an eyedropper without blowing air into the liquid and turning it upside down. What a time saver to not have to review all of the equipment the day of the experiment. It also is very effective to

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