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The following features make it that easier to understand the science principles you will be studying. Whether it’s physics, chemistry, biology, or Earth science, the way you go about learning each of them is the same. Every step along the way prepares you for the next step. Using all these features together will help you actually learn about science and see how it works for you every day, everywhere. Look for these features in each chapter of Coordinated Science for the 21st Century.
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 Scenario
Each chapter begins with a realistic event or situation. You might actually have experienced the event, or you can imagine yourself participating in a similar situation at home, in school, or in your community. Chances are you probably never thought about the science involved in each case. |
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 Challenge
This feature presents you with a challenge 0you can expect to complete by the end of the chapter. This challenge gives you the opportunity to learn science as you complete a realistic, science-based project. As you progress through the chapter, you will accumulate all the scientific knowledge you need to successfully complete the challenge. |
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 Criteria
Before you begin the chapter and the challenge, you and your classmates, along with your teacher, will explore exactly how you will be graded. You will review the criteria and expectations for solving the challenge, and make decisions about how your work should be evaluated.
 Goals
At the beginning of each activity you are provided with a list of goals that you should be able to achieve by completing your science inquiry.
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 What Do You Already Know?
Before you start each activity you will be asked one or two questions to consider. You will have a chance to discuss your ideas with your group and your class. You are not expected to come up with the “right” answer, but to share your current understanding and reasoning. |
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 Investigate
In Coordinated Science for the 21st Century you learn by doing science. In your small groups, or as a class, you will take part in scientific inquiry by doing hands-on experiments, participating in fieldwork, or searching for answers using the Internet and reference materials.
 Reading Sections
These sections provide text, illustrations, and photographs that will give you a greater insight into the concepts you explored in the activity. Equations and formulas are provided with easy-to-understand explanations. Science Words that may be new or unfamiliar to you are defined and explained. In some chapters Checking Up questions are included to guide you in your reading.
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 Reflecting on the Activity and the Challenge
Each activity helps to prepare you to be successful in the challenge. This feature gives you a brief summary of the activity. It will help you relate the activity that you just completed to the challenge. It’s another piece of the chapter jigsaw puzzle. |
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 Science To Go
Questions in this feature ask you to use the key principles and concepts introduced in the activity. You may also be presented with new situations in which you will be asked to apply what you have learned. They are excellent as a study guide, helping you review and understand what is most important from the activity. You will also be provided with suggestions for ways in which you can organize your work and get ready for the challenge.
 Inquiring Further
This feature stretches your thinking. It provides lots of suggestions for deepening your understanding of the concepts and skills developed in the activity. Also, if you’re looking for more challenging or in-depth problems, questions, and exercises, you’ll find them right here.
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 Chapter Assessment
How do you measure up? Here is your opportunity to share what you have actually learned. Using the activities as a guide, you can now complete the challenge you were presented at the beginning of the chapter.
 Science at Work
Science is an integral part of many fascinating careers. This feature introduces some people working in different fields that involve the principles of science.
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