LABORATORY
INVESTIGATIONS
FOR GENERAL SCIENCE, PART I
by EDMUND
MAREK
1st edition, 89 pages, $12.95
ISBN 978-0-89641-111-1
LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS
FOR GENERAL SCIENCE, PART II
by EDMUNT
MAREK
1st ed., January 1982, 101 pages, $12.95
ISBN 978-0-89641-078-7
These laboratory
manuals are designed for use in introductory undergraduate courses
for non-science majors. Topics and investigations have been selected
and developed to achieve three primary goals: to model laboratory
procedures characteristic of the scientific method, to teach fundamental
concepts in science, and to provide science experiences for students
preparing to teach at the elementary school level. These lab manuals
include introductory and background information, procedural steps,
data gathering, interpretation and conclusion questions. Topics
in Part I include chemistry, geology, and meteorology. The Fundamental
topics for Part II are physics, astronomy, and biology.
Contents
(PART I)
Chemistry
Physical Properties
Chemical Properties
Geology
Minerals and Rocks
Fossils
Change
Maps
Meteorology
Air
Energy and Atmosphere
Contents
(PART II)
Physics
Movement
Weight vs. Mass
Forces and Accelerations
Electricity
Magnets and Magnetism
Sound and Hearing
Light, Mirrors, and Sight
Astronomy: Time, Size, Position, and Motion
Making and Using Models
Biology: Microscopy, Micro ecosystem, Collecting, Identifying,
and Pressing Plants
Fetal Pig Dissection
About
the Authors
Edmund
A. Marek earned his B.S. in 1970 and his M.Ed. in 1972.
He received his Ph.D. in Science Education (Ecology) in 1977 from
Oklahoma University where he is currently an Assistant Professor
of Science/Secondary Education. He is the recipient of many awards
and grants, including the Edwards Underground Water District Grant,
1980; the EARDC (Educational) Grant, 1980 and 1981; and the Organizational
Research Grant from Southwest Texas State University in 1982.
Melanie
Lewis and Cristina Z. Stricklen are both
Professors of Biology at Southwest Texas State University.