Nature of Science: Understanding NatUre's Designs
Chapter 1 Motion
1 Describing and Measuring Motion
2 Integrating Earth Science: Slow Motion on Planet Earth
3 Acceleration
Chapter 2 Forces
1 The Nature of Force
2 Force, Mass, and Acceleration
3 Friction and Gravity
4 Action and Reaction
5 Integrating Space Science: Orbiting Satellites
Chapter 3 Forces in Fluids
1 Pressure
2 Transmitting Pressure in a Fluid
3 Floating and Sinking
4 Integrating Technology: Applying Bernoulli's Principle
Chapter 4 Work and Machines
1 What Is Work?
2 Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency
3 Simple Machines
4 Integrating Life Science: Machines in the Human Body
Chapter 5 Energy and Power
1 The Nature of Energy
2 Energy Conversion and Conservation
3 Integrating Earth Science:Energy Conversions and Fossil Fuels
4 Power
Chapter 6 Thermal Energy and Heat
1 Temperature and Thermal Energy
2 The Nature of Heat
3 Integrating Chemistry:Thermal Energy and States of Matter
4 Uses of Heat
Interdisciplinary Exploration:Bridges--From Vines to Steel.
Reference Section
Skills Handbook
Think Like a Scientist
Making Measurements
Conducting a Scientific Investigation
Thinking Critically
Organizing Information
Creating Data Tables and Graphs
Appendix A: Laboratory Safety
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments