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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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