{"product_id":"science-essentials-high-school-level-isbn-9780787975753","title":"Science Essentials, High School Level","description":"\u003ci\u003eScience Essentials High School\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLevel\u003c\/i\u003e gives classroom teachers and science specialists a dynamic and progressive way to meet curriculum standards and competencies. \u003ci\u003eScience Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e are also available from Jossey-Bass publishers at the Elementary School and Middle School Levels.  \u003cp\u003eYou’ll find the lessons and activities at each level actively engage students in learning about the natural and technological world in which we live by encouraging them to use their senses and intuitive abilities on the road to discovery. They were developed and tested by professional science teachers who sought to give students enjoyable learning experiences while preparing them for district and statewide proficiency exams. For easy use, the lesson and activities at the High School Level are printed on a big 8 ½” x 11” lay-flat format that folds flat for photocopying of over 107 student activity sheets, and are organized into two sections:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eBIOLOGY (60 Lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCHEMISTRY (47 Lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Science TestPrep Teaching Resource v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI. BIOLOGY 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons 1 through 60 4 - 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Principles, Science Competencies, Reproducibles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical Reactions in Specialized Cell Organelles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCell Reproduction: Mitosis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetic Variation in a Population: Mutation and Sexual Reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment of Multicellular Organisms: The Zygote.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhenotype and Genotype.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenes and DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStability in an Ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequency of Alleles in Gene Pools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution: The Result of Genetic Changes in Changing Environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Internal Environment of the Human Body: Homeostasis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombating Disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiology Practice Test 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eII. CHEMISTRY 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons 61 through 107 218 - 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Principles, Science Competencies, Reproducibles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Periodic Table.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiochemical, Chemical, and Physical Properties of Matter Result from Ability of Atoms to Form Bonds Based on Electrostatic Forces Between Electrons and Protons and Between Atoms and Molecule.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Conservation of Atoms in Chemical Reactions, The Principle of Conservation of Matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kinetic-Molecular Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcids, Bases, and Salts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy: Exchange and Transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical Reaction Rates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical Equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bonding Characteristics of Carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNuclear Processes: Radioactive Decay, Nuclear Fission, Nuclear Fusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Periodic Table of Elements 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemistry Practice Test 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Students for Standardized Proficiency Tests 381 - 393\u003c\/p\u003e Mark J. Handwerker, Ph.D. has taught science in the Los Angeles and Temecula Valley Unified School Districts. As a mentor and instructional support teacher, he has also trained scores of new teachers in the \"art\" of teaching science. Dr. Handwerker is the author\/editor of articles in several scientific fields and the coauthor of an earth science textbook currently in use.   Science Essentials High School Level gives classroom teachers and science specialists a dynamic and progressive way to meet curriculum standards and competencies. Science Essentials are also available from Jossey-Bass publishers at the elementary school and middle school levels.  \u003cp\u003eYou'll find the lessons and activities at each level actively engage students in learning about the natural and technological world in which we live by encouraging them to use their senses and intuitive abilities on the road to discovery. They were developed and tested by professional science teachers who sought to give students enjoyable learning experiences while preparing them for district and statewide proficiency exams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor easy use, the lesson and activities at the High School Level are printed on a big 81\/2\" x 11\" lay-flat format that folds flat for photocopying of over 107 student activity sheets, and are organized into two sections:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. BIOLOGY (60 Lessons) Addresses the following topics: Fundamental Life Process, Single and Multicellular Organisms, Phenotypes, DNA\/RNA, Genetics, Ecosystems, Internal Environments, Bacteria, and Viruses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. CHEMISTRY (47 Lessons) Includes information about: Periodic Table of Elements, Properties of Matter, and Kinetic Molecular Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach section offers detailed lessons with reproducible activity sheets for teaching basic concepts and skills in one main area of science at this level. Each lesson includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Basic Principle underlying the lesson and accompanying student activity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe specific science Competency students will demonstrate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA list of Materials needed to complete the activity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-follow, illustrated Procedure for presenting the lesson and accompanying student activity handout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObservations \u0026amp; Analysis describing the desired results and answers to the student activity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA two-page, illustrated Student Handout with step-by-step directions for carrying out the activity and recording observations and conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe lessons in each section are followed by sample test items focusing on the concepts and skills emphasized in that section. These will help students prepare for the types of questions they will be asked in actual test situations and are followed by answer keys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll three grade level volumes—elementary, middle school, and high school—give you stimulating and effective ways to help students master basic science content and prepare to demonstrate their knowledge at the particular level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989993668837,"sku":"NP9780787975753","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787975753.jpg?v=1761786142","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/science-essentials-high-school-level-isbn-9780787975753","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}