Whyman, Kathryn

Looks at the science of light and lasers and examines how light travels, solar eclipses, reflections and refractions, laser light and wavelength, and the use of lasers.

Describes how different forces effect certain objects such as the natural pull of gravity and wind and explains how forces change the way things move.

Presents a study of how energy and heat work together and discusses the energy cycle, potential and kinetic energy, fuels, temperature, insulators and conductors, and making windmills.

Looks at wood as one of Earth's natural resources, describes how it is used and processed, and discusses the effect of wood harvesting on the environment, and the importance of forest management.

Examines how fabrics are produced including silk, wool, and man-made fibers. Covers spinning, weaving, knitting, printing and dyeing.

Presents basic scientific concepts related to electricity. Includes "hands on" experiments using simple equipment.

Examines how rocks and minerals are formed, mined, and processed.

Describes the properties and uses of chemicals, how a solid changes to a liquid or gas, and how chemicals combine to make substances we use every day.

Examines the different physical and chemical properties that can exist as solids, liquids, or gases and discusses chemical changes, separating chemicals, crystals, acids, and alkalis.

Explains how wood is processed into familiar products after the trees are cut down.