Designing Scientific Experiments Book 1

Designing Scientific Experiments - Book 1

An essential student guide to understanding, designing and running experiments in the science classroom

SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS – 3 TITLES IN SERIES

Book 1 lays the foundations for productive experimental work by budding scientists. It begins with simple activities that build students' understanding and appreciation of the scientific method. Differentiated worksheets then familiarize them with the key aspects of a well-designed experiment from the aim and equipment through to the conclusion. Drawing on all these components together, this book concludes with an exciting selection of experimental ideas and templates that students can apply to experiments of their own in the classroom.

PAGES: 56 | AGES: 12-15 | PUBLISHED: June 2013 Scientific Experiments By Julia Burton

Make science accessible, relatable and absolutely irresistible with this Scientific Experiments series. Each book draws students into science learning and builds their skills and enthusiasm through thought-provoking worksheets and experiments across the broad spectrum of science disciplines.

AGES: 10-15 years

ABOUT THE AUTHOR through her study at Otago University,New Zealand, Julia Burton gained a BSc with a major in chemistry and a BA with a major in English. She then gained her Postgraduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) from Teachers’ College at Victoria University. She taught science and chemistry at Upper Hutt College and is now taking a break to look after her son.