The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 8: Physics wraps up the science-filled, summer long journey of the Sassafras twins. Diving into the exciting world of physics, the twins visit Papa New Guinea, Barcelona, Cambodia, and more. In each location, they meet up with local experts who help them learn the principles of physics. Topics covered include motion, forces, energy, light, sound, electricity, engineering, robotics, AI, and coding. Those familiar with the Sassafras twins’ adventures will find the storyline’s end enjoyable. While families should complete the Sassafras Science Adventures in order, they may be used in any order as the books begin with a brief overview of the previous adventure.
Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 8: Physics
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035135
ISBN
9781953490292
Grade 1-6
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- Adventure-style book that teaches physics in a way that engages students
- 5th grade reading level is perfect for independent older readers or use as action packed read-aloud for younger learners
- Read one chapter weekly for a semester-long science course
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Publisher's Description of Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 8: Physics
The science adventure wraps up for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! In this volume, the twins (and you) will learn all about the basics of physics as they travel around the globe.
You’ll visit an amusement park in Papua New Guinea, the back alleys of Barcelona, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia as you read through the book! The twins will learn about forces, sound, and so much more from their fascinating local experts. Don’t miss a minute of their summer-long zip line journey with their crazy Uncle Cecil!
You’ll visit an amusement park in Papua New Guinea, the back alleys of Barcelona, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia as you read through the book! The twins will learn about forces, sound, and so much more from their fascinating local experts. Don’t miss a minute of their summer-long zip line journey with their crazy Uncle Cecil!
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 5.5 by 8.5 inches
- 344 pages
- 5th-grade reading level
Category Description for Elemental Science
Elemental Science is designed as a Classical science program and may also appeal to Charlotte Mason educators. Targeting PK-9, each course provides a framework of study, notebooking activities, and memorization. The text and experiments for the series are found in quality resource books including DK, Usborne, Kingfisher and similar publishers. Each level is made up of a Teacher’s Guide and a Student Workbook (or Diary for PK-1), with several additional resources also being required. Written to be religiously neutral, the origins of life and earth are not studied in-depth, although several of the resource books may reference the Big Bang Theory and/or millions of years.
Teacher Guides contain lesson plans, material and book lists, teacher helps and forms. Student Workbooks contain worksheet pages, narration, journal and experiment forms, and more. Courses contain 36 weeks of study with one or more suggested scheduling options. Written for ages 4-6, Intro to Science provides younger learners an introduction to chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, botany and zoology. Structured similarly to the Grammar Stage courses, this simplified course emphasizes reading excellent books, observation skills, nature studies, hands-on activities, and coloring.
At the Grammar and Logic Stages in the Elemental Science Classical Science Series, students spend one year on each of the branches of Science: Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics. Grammar Stage work involves observation, experiments, teacher demonstrations, memorization, notebooking, and reading the selected resource books. At the Logic Stage, assignments include experiments, vocabulary, memory work, sketching, and narration. Also available, the Elemental Science: Physical Science covers traditional middle school topics using a printed guide, a free online textbook and teacher guide (CK-12 Physical Science), and online labs. Please note, according to the publisher, the hands-on experiments used in Physical Science are the same as those found in the Elemental Science Classical Science series. Students completing Biology for the Logic Stage and Chemistry for the Logic Stage are ready for a high school level Biology course.
Also from Elemental Science, Science Chunks, is a survey of science for grades 1-6. Each year (3 are available) provides 36 lessons (one per week) that uses quality, visually appealing science encyclopedias, hands-on activities, and notebook activities. Science Chunks offers a highly flexible way for families to learn science together.
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| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-6 |
| Brand: | Elemental Science |
| ISBN: | 9781953490292 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.9 |
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