Young Inventors at Work! Learning Science by Doing Science

By Ed Sobey. Learning science and engineering principles by building and testing model structures and vehicles, kids work in teams to solve 24 technology-based problems. Teacher pages lay out directions; each activity description includes an overview, self-directed opening activities, a demonstration by the teacher, a related reading (from a section of reproducible handouts titled "26 Stories for Young Inventors"), procedures for the activity, homework extension ideas, and a list of suggested resources. Grades 4–8. Illustrated. 8½" x 11". Good Year Books. 120 pages. ©1999. GDY489.