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Frontlist Talking Points Ebk Pub Date: February 16, 2018<br />

UXL Ignition Science: Collaborative Projects Print Pub Date: February 16, 2018<br />

Description and Key Features<br />

UXL Ignition Science: Collaborative Projects helps students build collaboration skills with 70 projects designed for 2‐4 students.<br />

The volume structure follows the Next Generation Science Standards framework, with chapters focused on Disciplinary Core<br />

Ideas (DCI) like “Forces and Motion,” “Ecosystems,” and “Design and Engineering.” Each chapter begins with an overview of<br />

the DCI followed by curriculum aligned projects. Each project includes the following sections:<br />

Project overview/purpose<br />

Suggested materials<br />

Approximate budget<br />

Approximate timetable<br />

Project challenge with step‐by‐step instructions<br />

Evaluation criteria<br />

Extension opportunities<br />

Projects have practical, real‐world applications. “Think About It!” sidebars encourage big picture thinking, while “Words to<br />

Know” sidebars reinforce important concepts, and expand student vocabulary. Information boxes offer safety tips,<br />

troubleshooting (including group dynamics), and sources for more information. Written by middle school teacher and Ignition<br />

Science advisor, Douglas Enns, the built‐in Instructional Guide provides teachers with practical advice to implement group<br />

work in the classroom. An appendix of templates and tools streamline classroom use.<br />

Other key features include:<br />

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13 chapter overviews present a broad summary of scientific concepts; approximately 1,500 words each<br />

200 photos and illustrations highlight the text<br />

Sidebars, like "Words to Know," define key terms, and "Think About It!" promote broader application of scientific<br />

concepts<br />

Approximately 125 information boxes, including "Troubleshooting," "Safety Tips," and "Want to Know More?"<br />

Subject, Budget, Timetable, and Next Generation Science Standards indexes<br />

Appendix of printable templates and tools<br />

Complementary Titles<br />

UXL Ignition Science: Collaborative Projects has a similar look and feel to UXL Experiment Central. Other complementary titles<br />

include UXL Encyclopedia of Science.<br />

Gale Database Relationships<br />

Content will be exclusive to <strong>GVRL</strong> for 18 months after publication.<br />

Editorial Leads<br />

Jessica Bomarito, Acquisitions Editor<br />

Kathy Nemeh, Development Editor<br />

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