Rocks: And Geology - Couverture souple

Norman, Penny

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1958398063 ISBN 13 : 9781958398067

Editeur : Sciencewiz, 2011

Synopsis

ScienceWiz(R) Rocks and Geology: Relates types of rocks to the history and structure of the planet. IT IS WRITTEN IN THE ROCKS, as explored in this 56 page, highly illustrated book. This is the definitive Rock book and kit appropriate for all ages.

PROJECTS INCLUDE:

• Developing an understanding of the Earth's interior by first using modeling clay to construct a 3D model of the Earth's iron core, the mantle and the thin outer crust. Then slicing the model in half to reveal the inside layers of the Earth to give a 2D view.
• Making a churning lava fountain to illustrate how differences in density affects the Earth's layers
• Discovering how the dynamic surface of the Earth is cracked and on the move
• Modeling volcanic eruptions to foster a comprehension of volcanoes, lava flows and explore rocks born of fire
• Making your own pyroclastic eruptions
  
• Making less explosive, shield volcano eruptions
• Differentiating volcanoes that are prone to pyroclastic eruptions from their less violent cousins, the shield volcanoes
• Connecting the Earth's crust to real rocks by identifying which rocks are most common in oceanic crust versus continental crust
  
• Experimenting with and learning to identify igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
  
• Making your own "sedimentary" rock
  
• Using chocolate to model the formation of metamorphic rocks -- softening but NO melting allowed! If it melts, you have to eat the chocolate and start over with more.
• Labeling and organizing your own rock collection. Over 18 rock samples are included.
• Making your own fossils
• Going rock hounding in your own neighborhood
• Exploring where different types of fossils and rocks are found
• Using maps to determine the more likely regions to find dinosaur bones
• Relating rocks and fossils to the "Tapestry of Time."

Diagram the rock cycle and discover that there are actually some rocks that are NOT cycling! Discover that though there are many thousands of minerals, there are only eight minerals that are the primary constituents of rocks on the surface of Earth. What is more, which of these eight minerals go into which rocks is determined by the temperature of the lava and the geometry of the mineral. Amazingly simple patterns help simplify and clarify what is WRITTEN IN THE ROCKS.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Penny Norman, Ph.D. earned a doctoral degree in Biophysics from U.C. Berkeley. She became involved with the development of primary grade science materials through volunteer work, which she began as her own children started school. During this process she became deeply concerned about the limited exposure of elementary age students to the physical sciences.

Her concern has translated into a 20 year effort to test and revamp science materials for the primary grades. Her work with children developed into a product line initially under the auspices of grants from the National Science Foundation and the Franklin Foundation. Her published titles reflect Dr. Norman's extensive testing and involvement with children and teachers and her love and commitment to both.

Ann Einstein, M.A.T. from George Washington University in Washington D.C., was a teacher in the Berkeley Unified School District. She has been involved with the education of children for most of her adult career as a director of early childhood education programs, as a teacher in gifted and talented programs and most recently as an elementary education teacher. She has been an editor of the ScienceWiz(TM) Books since 1994 when she edited the ElectroWiz(TM) Electricity book. Ann brings a clarity of mind and the capacity to see things through a child's eyes to the editing process.

To quote an Einstein of an earlier generation:

"We never cease to stand like curious children before the great Mystery into which we were born." - Albert Einstein

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sciencewiz
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1958398063
• ISBN 13: 9781958398067
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Éditeur: Einstein Ann
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible