(#95) Try This On for Science

This book is a compilation of 41 sample TOPS activities found on the pages of this web site. "Why," you may ask, "would I want to buy such a book, when I can download all these lessons for free?" Because each lesson is supported by complete teaching notes, answer keys, evaluation questions and extension activities NOT available online. Because these lessons have crisp, beautiful, reproducible graphics that you can't get from your computer! Because this book is a fabulous, portable teaching resource that travels way lighter than a laptop, and never needs batteries! Are you a substitute teacher who needs a lesson in a hurry? An established teacher looking for a stylish way to cap off those odd class periods? A new teacher or a home-schooler curious about TOPS possibilities? Try This On For Science!

PLEASE NOTE: Lessons in this book (and on this web site) have been adapted from 4x6 inch task cards and full page activity sheet originals that may look quite different. Why? Because we had to extract these snippets from original programs of much broader scope and sequence, redesign them to stand alone as independent lessons, then redraw them to fit our uniform half-page format. We have tried to remain true to the look, feel and spirit of each original program, but until you order two or three or forty for yourself, this hat rack can only hint at the potential and possibility.

(#95) TRY THIS ON FOR SCIENCE is a compilation of every TOPS program we've published through 1998. (Does not include Primary or Intermediate Lentil Science). This 96 page, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch soft-bound book is organized into five sections:

1. TASK CARDS

* Pendulums * Measuring Length * Graphing * Balancing * Weighing * Metric Measure * Math Lab * Probability * Floating & Sinking * Analysis * Oxidation * Solutions * Cohesion/Adhesion * Kinetic Model * Heat * Pressure * Light * Sound * Electricity * Magnetism * Motion * Machines * Rocks & Minerals

2. ACTIVITY PAGES

* Balancing * Electricity * Magnetism * Pendulums * Metric Measuring * More Metrics * Animal Survival * Radishes * Corn and Beans * Earth, Moon & Sun * Planets & Stars * Focus Pocus

3. MASTER TEACHER SERIES

* A Summer Start * Intermediate Alphabet Soup * Peaceful Procedures * Primary Alphabet Soup

4. SCIENCE IN A BOX
* Global TOPS

(#95) TRY THIS ON FOR SCIENCE requires no special lab equipment. Just photocopy the lessons, gather simple materials and you're ready to sample the TOPS of 41 different science programs. We've even included a handy order form at the back of this book so you can order and explore the shirts, pants and shoes later on.

GRADE RANGE: 3-12 (levels vary with specific activity)

ORIGINS: written by Ron Marson / illustrated by Peg Marson / copyrighted in 1998 
by TOPS Learning Systems / ISBN0-941008-95-9

#95 Try This On For Science @ $7.50

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