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Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781760861513 Year: 2019 Publisher: ECPP Pages: 32

Description: Title Information:­ Science for the People: Science for the People recounts the exceptional achievements of scientists Rachel Carson and Sally Ride. It examines how both women achieved success in their field of study and made their scientific ideas accessible and engaging to young people through social media channels. The book also introduces readers to science projects that everyone can participate in.Content vocabulary:astronaut, astronomers, atmosphere, biologist, biology, calcium, campaign, classify, culled, DDT, design, expedition, experiment, explanations, feral, hypotheses, inventions, laboratories, legacy, nebulas, observations, ozone layer, pesticide, physics, posthumously, press conference, research, robotic, satellites, space shuttle, specimen, technologyKey concepts: Some scientists, such as Rachel Carson and Sally Ride, have shared their knowledge with the world in interesting and engaging ways  Modern technologies have made science more accessible to all people  By making science available to everyone, scientists have a better chance of creating positive changesReading Strategies: Comparing and contrasting informationRelated resource:Lesson Plan - Science for the PeopleSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informativ