Hijinks In Teaching Science

<p>Joanna Shubin's Hijinks in Teaching Science (HITS) is a collection of playful lively fun and engaging activities designed to teach science to children and in some cases adults. A science classroom can occasionally be a crazy chaotic space so come along for this limitless voyage of joyous exploration.<br />Discover French-fry-eating mealworms Madagascar hissing roaches called Watson and Crick an intelligent goldfi sh called Darwin and a blind professor of geology. See if the famed Fischer Space Pens can really write under any circumstance and get some tips for science experiments that celebrate holidays all year round.<br />Of course there's also the unexpected dangers involved in collecting pond water. Learn also of the good that can be done by bringing exciting experiments to a children's hospital. Be reminded that science does not have to stand alone but can also be mixed with art to make amazing creations. HITS is a book for educators student teachers and anyone who wants to enjoy an entertaining and informative science romp. It's wonderful when kids can be so creative!</p>