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Science Techbook, Physical Science, Florida Edition
by Inc. Discovery EducationNIMAC-sourced textbook
Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction
by Marc ZimmerFake news, pseudoscience, and quackery have become scourges, spreading through society from social media all the way to Congress. The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Some of the most crucial issues of our time—climate change, vaccines, and genetically modified organisms—have become prime targets for nefarious disinformation campaigns. Far too many people have become distrustful of real science. Even those who still trust science no longer know what to believe or how to identify the truth. Not only does this result in the devaluation and distrust of real science, but it is also dangerous: people acting based on false information can hurt themselves or those around them. We must equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to fight back against all this disinformation. InScience and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction, you will learn how science is done, from the basic scientific method to the vetting process that scientific papers must go through to become published; how and why some people intentionally or unintentionally spread misinformation; and the dangers in believing and spreading false information. You'll also find twenty easy-to-follow rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. Armed with this book, empower yourself with knowledge, learning what information to trust and what to dismiss as deceit. "We're not just fighting an epidemic; we're fighting an infodemic. . . . This is a time for facts, not fear. This is a time for rationality, not rumors. This is a time for solidarity, not stigma."—Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO "Our deepest beliefs should help navigate reality, not determine it."—Michael Gersen, The Washington Post "Journalism is very much about trying to simplify and distribute information about what's new and where advances have been made. That's incompatible with the scientific process, which can take a long time to build a body of evidence."—Kelly McBride, Poynter Institute
Science of Earth Systems
by Stephen D. ButzScience of Earth Systems, second sdition is designed to introduce the new scientific discipline of Earth System Science to secondary school students.
Science: Technology and Society Sourcebook
by Holt Rinehart Winston StaffScienceplus Sourcebook for High School
Sciences for the IB MYP 3
by Paul Morris Patricia DeoA concept-driven and assessment-focused approach to Sciences teaching and learning.- Approaches each chapter with statements of inquiry framed by key and related concepts, set in a global context- Supports every aspect of assessment using tasks designed by an experienced MYP educator- Differentiates and extends learning with research projects and interdisciplinary opportunities- Applies global contexts in meaningful ways to offer an MYP Sciences programme with an internationally-minded perspective
Sciences for the IB MYP 4&5: MYP by Concept
by Paul Morris Radia Chibani Kahina Meziane Anna MichaelidesDevelop your skills to become an inquiring learner; ensure you navigate the MYP framework with confidence using a concept-driven and assessment-focused approach to Sciences presented in global contexts.· Develop conceptual understanding with key MYP concepts and related concepts at the heart of each chapter. · Learn by asking questions for a statement of inquiry in each chapter. · Prepare for every aspect of assessment using support and tasks designed by experienced educators.· Understand how to extend your learning through research projects and interdisciplinary opportunities.· Think internationally with chapters and concepts set in global contexts.
Scientific Argumentation In Biology: 30 Classroom Activities
by Victor Sampson Sharon SchleighDevelop your high school students' understanding of argumentation and evidence-based reasoning with this comprehensive book. Like three guides in one, Scientific Argumentation in Biology combines theory, practice, and biology content. It starts by giving you solid background in why students need to be able to go beyond expressing mere opinions when making research-related biology claims. Then it provides 30 thoroughly field-tested activities your students can use when learning to: propose, support, and evaluate claims; validate or refute them on the basis of scientific reasoning; and craft complete written arguments. Detailed teacher notes suggest specific ways in which you can use the activities to enrich and supplement (not replace) what you're doing in biology class already. Scientific Argumentation is an invaluable resource for learning more about argumentaion and designed related lessons. You'll find it ideal for helping your students learn standards-based content; improve their biological practices; explain, interpret, and evaluate evidence; and acquire the habits of mind to become proficient in science.
Scion of the Serpent: Anok, Heretic of Stygia Volume I
by J. Steven YorkAnok Wati, a young warrior of the streets, strikes a pact with an ancient and forbidden god who gives him a seemingly impossible task. <P><P>To unravel the mysteries of the past and avenge his father's death, Anok must join the sinister cult of the snake-god Set--and destroy them from within.
Scorch City: A Thriller
by Toby BallThe “master at creating hallucinatory noir atmosphere” returns to the unnamed city in this follow-up to The Vaults set in an alternate 1950s America (Library Journal). Journalist Frank Frings rouses Lt. Piet Westermann in the middle of the night with an unusual request: move the body of a dead blonde from where she was found—on the bank of a river near the utopian Uhuru Community, a shantytown under threat from a deadly coalition of racists and anti-Communists—and find out how the body actually got there. As the investigation deepens, the deaths and disappearances add up, and the detectives of the City must uncover the truth behind Uhuru and the murders, while keeping their own dark secrets hidden within the streets. The second book in the City Trilogy, Scorch City is “a treat for fans of noir and science fiction—and pretty much anyone in between” (Booklist). “Fans of writers like Caleb Carr, James Ellroy, and E.L. Doctorow need to give Ball a try.” —Library Journal
Scorched
by Mari MancusiTrinity Don't leave me here... When Trinity first hears the voice, she thinks she's going crazy. It wouldn't be a big surprise--her grandfather firmly believes he just brought a genuine dragon egg to their dusty little West Texas town. Connor He's from a future scorched by dragonfire. His mission: Find the girl. Destroy the egg. Save the world. Caleb He's everything his twin brother Connor hates: cocky, undisciplined, and obsessed with saving the dragons. Trinity has no idea which brother to believe. All she has to go by is the voice in her head--a dragon who won't be tamed...
Scoreboost for TABE Level M Mathematics 2: Measurement, Data And Geometry
by New PressScoreboost® for TABE® Level M Mathematics 2: Measurement, Data, and Geometry
Scoreboost® for TABE® Level E Mathematics 2: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
by New PressScoreboost® for TABE® Level E Mathematics 2: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Scoreboost® for TABE® Level E Mathematics 3: Geometry, Measurement, And Data
by New PressScoreboost® for TABE® Level E Mathematics 3: Geometry, Measurement, and Data
Scorpion Shards (The Star Shards Chronicles #1)
by Neal ShustermanSix teens struggle to discover the source of their strange and horrific abilities in this first book of The Star Shards Chronicles.Dillon has the terrifying power to create massive amounts of destruction with the slightest tweak of his will. Deanna is so consumed by fear, it has become like a black hole, drawing to her the very things that terrify her. Then, when the glare of a supernova sixteen light-years away illuminates the night sky, they have a vision: There are six of them out there, all teenagers, and all suffering from supernatural afflictions that disfigure their bodies and souls. Only by finding one another will the six ever be strong enough to defeat these mysterious forces that, bit by bit, are devouring their souls from the inside out. Acclaimed author Neal Shusterman “combines personal quest, horror, and science fiction into an absorbing exploration of good and evil, guilt, forgiveness and personal responsibility” (VOYA) in this thrilling start to a riveting trilogy. Originally published by Tor Fantasy in 1995.
Scorpions (A\trophy Bk.)
by Walter Dean MyersThe Scorpions are a gun-toting Harlem gang, and Jamal Hicks is about to become tragically involved with them in this authentic tale of the sacrifice of innocence and the struggle to steer clear of violence.This Newbery Honor Book will challenge young men to consider their own decisions as they come of age in a complex and often frustrating society.Pushed by a bully to fight and nagged by his principal, Jamal is having a difficult time staying in school. His home life is not much better, with his mother working her fingers to the bone to try to earn the money for an appeal for Jamal's jailed older brother, Randy.Jamal wants to do the right thing and help earn the money to free his brother by working, but he's afraid to go against the Scorpions. Jamal eventually pulls free of the gang's bad influence, but only through the narrowest of escapes.Walter Dean Myers, five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, sensitively explores the loyalty and love between friends faced with hard choices. Scorpions is 25 years old, but the issues of poverty and violence make it a timeless powerful read—sadly as relevant as ever.
Scorpius: A 007 Novel (James Bond 007 #7)
by John GardnerJOHN GARDNER The world’s greatest secret agent returns, as 007 faces the most bizarre and sinister archvillain in his career. A dead aristocrat: A mysterious unknown credit card. A relisious cult with a penchant for violence. All in all, it’s a twisted, devilish business, worthy of Scotland Yard —not a project for the British Secret Service's foremost asset, James Bond. At first it’s a routine investisation into the death of a girl hauled out of the Thames, but the investisation becomes more than just routine when the corpse turns out to be the murdered daushter of a baronet and the only clue seems to be a credit card unknown to both the Royal Treasury and the IRS. Further revelations follow. The deceased was a drus addict—until she saw the light via a relisious sect called the Meek Ones, whose suru is internationally shady, enismatic Father Valentine. Since the CIA is already investisatins Valentine, the Secret Service is assisned the case. Enter James Bond, who immediately makes several startling discoveries. Another Meek One is discovered in possession of the same mysterious credit card. Father Valentine himself is suspected of diverting cult funds to buy arms for radical sroups all over Europe. Most damning of all, he has links to the mesa-czar of slobal vice and terrorism, Vladimir Scorpius. From then on, the action and danser soar to an all-time hish. From darins escapes and diabolically clever techno- logical duplicities, throush red herrinss, ambushes, kidnappinss, and torture, Bond races—with the beautiful American Harriet Horner at his side—to the ultimate confrontation: a spectacular battle royal with the deadliest evil senius to ever threaten the future of Ensland and the world. With Scorpius both John Gardner and James Bond are at the top of their form. Here, indeed, is exhilarating adventure in the true Ian Fleming tradition.
Scotland: The Autobiography
by Rosemary GoringA vivid, wide-ranging and engrossing account of Scotland's history, composed of eye-witness accounts by those who experienced it first-hand. Contributors range from Tacitus, Mary Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell to Adam Smith, David Livingstone and Billy Connolly. These include key historic moments - ranging from Bannockburn and Flodden to the SNP parliamentary victory in 2007 - along with a vast array of wonderfully readable insights into the everyday life of Scotland through the millennia. This is living, accesible history told by crofters, criminals, servants, house-wives, poets, journalists, nurses, politicians, novelists, prisoners, comedians, sportsmen and many more. Featuring brand new selections from Recent History 'An unqualified triumph, superb, a real page-turner . . . what a stirring, dramatic, poignant story it has been. ' Alexander McCall Smith, Spectator 'A triumph . . . captivating, timely and useful . . . will reward any amount of flipping and dipping. Rigorous and engaging in its sweep, Goring's meticulously edited anthology is full of moving, amusing and revealing detail. What an exemplary reclaiming of Scotland's past. ' Scotland on Sunday 'Goring has an ear for a riveting yarn, the emotion of human experience and the power of the voice to present history at its most striking. ' Sunday Times 'Authoritative yet spellbinding. ' Herald 'Fascinating and very valuable. Goring gives us vivid snapshots of Scottish life and history from Neolithic times . . . should find a place in every Scottish home. ' Allan Massie, Scotsman 'A shrewd selection of historical sources tied together by a strong narrative thread. ' Sunday Herald 'A treasury of a small nation's remarkable over-achievement. ' Financial Times
Scott Foresman Life Science
by Ann Collins Irwin L. Slesnick Levon Balzer Phyllis L. Goodson Lois Lauer Gretchen M. AlexanderLife science is a way of finding out about living things. This textbook helps students study and understand about the living things constructively.
Scott Foresman Literature and Integrated Studies: Forms of Literature
by Carol Booth Olson Alan C. Purves Carlos E. CortesA guide for students on literature.
Scottish Criminals
by Gary SmailesLively true stories for young readers about infamous outlaws of Scottish history. Gary Smailes explores the darker side of Scottish history in this entertaining and informative book, written for middle grade readers. Featuring twenty-five true stories from the sixteenth century to the present day, Scottish Criminals introduces a motley crew of Scots (as well as a couple of heroes who might not have been so heroic after all), who have made their infamous mark in history—from pirates and murderers to thieves, outlaws, and even cannibals. In addition, these shady characters are vividly brought to life by award-winning children&’s illustrator Scoular Anderson.
Scottish Set Text Guide: Poetry of Carol Ann Duffy for National 5 and Higher English (Scottish Set Text Guides)
by Carolyn CunninghamExam Board: SQALevel: National 5 and HigherSubject: EnglishFirst teaching: September 2017 (N5) / September 2018 (Higher)First exams: Summer 2018 (N5) / Summer 2019 (Higher)Understand, analyse, evaluate, succeed. This study and revision guide takes you through every aspect of Carol Ann Duffy's poetry, with exam advice for the National 5 and Higher English Critical Reading papers.Fully up to date with SQA's latest exam requirements, this book is written by an expert who knows what exam success looks like.> Develop understanding of language, structure and themes. Clear explanations and detailed commentary are supported by definitions of key terms and unfamiliar words> Build critical and analytical skills. Students are encouraged to think more deeply about the poems and consider the writers' ideas, choices and techniques> Receive advice on the Scottish Texts section of the exam. Sample questions with model answers and examiner-style commentary are supported by additional practice questions for students to do> Prepare for the Critical Essay section of the exam. With tips and examples for planning, structuring and writing a top-grade essay, plus practice essay questions for students to answer> Remember key quotations. A selection of quotes are highlighted throughout, so students can use them in the exam to make comparisons between different parts of the text> Review your learning. Quick questions at the end of each chapter check students' understanding of the poems
Scottish Set Text Guide: Poetry of Norman MacCaig for National 5 and Higher English (Scottish Set Text Guides)
by Jamie CrawfordExam Board: SQALevel: National 5 and HigherSubject: EnglishFirst teaching: September 2017 (N5) / September 2018 (Higher)First exams: Summer 2018 (N5) / Summer 2019 (Higher)Understand, analyse, evaluate, succeed. This study and revision guide takes you through every aspect of The Cone-Gatherers, with exam advice for the National 5 and Higher English Critical Reading papers.Fully up to date with SQA's latest exam requirements, this book is written by an expert who knows what exam success looks like.> Develop understanding of plot, structure, characterisation, themes and language. Clear explanations and detailed commentary are supported by definitions of key terms and unfamiliar words> Build critical and analytical skills. Students are encouraged to think more deeply about the text and consider the writers' ideas, choices and techniques> Receive advice on the Scottish Texts section of the exam. Sample questions with model answers and examiner-style commentary are supported by additional practice questions for students to do> Prepare for the Critical Essay section of the exam. With tips and examples for planning, structuring and writing a top-grade essay, plus practice essay questions for students to answer> Remember key quotations. A selection of quotes are highlighted throughout, so students can use them in the exam to make comparisons between different parts of the text> Review your learning. Quick questions at the end of each chapter check students' understanding of the text
Scottish Set Text Guide: Sailmaker for National 5 English (Scottish Set Text Guides)
by David ThomasExam Board: SQALevel: National 5 and HigherSubject: EnglishFirst teaching: September 2017 (N5) / September 2018 (Higher)First exams: Summer 2018 (N5) / Summer 2019 (Higher)Understand, analyse, evaluate, succeed. This study and revision guide takes you through every aspect of The Cone-Gatherers, with exam advice for the National 5 and Higher English Critical Reading papers.Fully up to date with SQA's latest exam requirements, this book is written by an expert who knows what exam success looks like.> Develop understanding of plot, structure, characterisation, themes and language. Clear explanations and detailed commentary are supported by definitions of key terms and unfamiliar words> Build critical and analytical skills. Students are encouraged to think more deeply about the text and consider the writers' ideas, choices and techniques> Receive advice on the Scottish Texts section of the exam. Sample questions with model answers and examiner-style commentary are supported by additional practice questions for students to do> Prepare for the Critical Essay section of the exam. With tips and examples for planning, structuring and writing a top-grade essay, plus practice essay questions for students to answer> Remember key quotations. A selection of quotes are highlighted throughout, so students can use them in the exam to make comparisons between different parts of the text> Review your learning. Quick questions at the end of each chapter check students' understanding of the text
Scottish Set Text Guide: Tally's Blood for National 5 English (Scottish Set Text Guides)
by David ThomasExam Board: SQALevel: National 5 and HigherSubject: EnglishFirst teaching: September 2017 (N5) / September 2018 (Higher)First exams: Summer 2018 (N5) / Summer 2019 (Higher)Understand, analyse, evaluate, succeed. This study and revision guide takes you through every aspect of The Cone-Gatherers, with exam advice for the National 5 and Higher English Critical Reading papers.Fully up to date with SQA's latest exam requirements, this book is written by an expert who knows what exam success looks like.> Develop understanding of plot, structure, characterisation, themes and language. Clear explanations and detailed commentary are supported by definitions of key terms and unfamiliar words> Build critical and analytical skills. Students are encouraged to think more deeply about the text and consider the writers' ideas, choices and techniques> Receive advice on the Scottish Texts section of the exam. Sample questions with model answers and examiner-style commentary are supported by additional practice questions for students to do> Prepare for the Critical Essay section of the exam. With tips and examples for planning, structuring and writing a top-grade essay, plus practice essay questions for students to answer> Remember key quotations. A selection of quotes are highlighted throughout, so students can use them in the exam to make comparisons between different parts of the text> Review your learning. Quick questions at the end of each chapter check students' understanding of the text