La energía: uso, consumo y ahorro energético en la vida cotidiana

Para el profesor que enseña ciencias, es tan relevante poseer unos sólidos fundamentos teóricos que guíen su actuación profesional como disponer de los saberes metodológicos para lograr una adecuada intervención docente en la práctica del aula. Este volumen aporta criterios y posibles pautas de actuación docente inspiradas en el conocimiento actual de la didáctica de las ciencias, así como ejemplos concretos y amplias referencias sobre buenas prácticas en la enseñanza de la Biología y la Geología ; dichos contenidos pueden ser útiles para el profesor en formación inicial y...

The inspiring and timely story of Sonia Sotomayor, who rose up from a childhood of poverty and prejudice to become the first Latino to be nominated to the US Supreme Court. Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx. Justice Sotomayor didn't have a lot growing up, but she had what she needed -- her mother's love, a will to learn, and her own determination. With bravery she became the person she wanted to be. With hard work she succeeded. With little sunlight and only a modest plot from which to grow,...

"In Lion Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby lions as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as lion cubs join the pride and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to lion cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a lion cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lion cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lion Cubs in the Wild also...

Un proyecto enfocado al aprendizaje en la etapa de Secundaria basado en los contenidos curriculares y en la práctica en el aula, todo ello adaptado a las necesidades y aptitudes de cada curso. El libro del alumno ofrece un gran número de actividades teóricas, prácticas, competenciales e interactivas que pretenden contribuir al desarrollo de las competencias básicas. Se presta una especial atención a las nuevas tecnologías a través de vídeos, actividades interactivas y animaciones con el fin de adentrar a los alumnos en la sociedad de la información y facilitar, al tiempo, la gran...

Algorithms might sound like a complicated tech term, but don't be intimidated, people actually use them every day. Using accessible language and full-color photographs, this book simplifies algorithms in an easy-to-understand way. Readers will be amazed to learn that an algorithm is just a set of steps for computers to follow to get things done. STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards are emphasized throughout the text. Sidebars featuring key terms help readers grow their tech vocabulary, and fact boxes provide additional opportunities to learn.