In the years between 1900 and 1931 astronomers witnessed three startling changes in their view of the Universe. First, the accepted value of the size of the star system, which increased by a factor of ten; secondly, evidence forced the acceptance of the fact that there are other star systems beyond our own Galaxy; and lastly, that observation of these external galaxies disclosed the expansion of the Universe. This book, originally published in 1982, describes and explains in detail these shifts in opinion, considering them in the light of theories and ideas on the nature of the Universe, were current at the beginning of the twentieth century. Archive material is used to provide major interpretations of several of the processes and events associated with these shifts such as the 'Great Debate' between Harlow Shapley and H. D. Curtis in 1920 on 'The scale of the Universe'. This book with be of interest to professional and amateur astronomers as well as historians of science.

The Expanding Universe: Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900–1931

Science & Math

Smith, Robert W.

Astronomy & Space Science

Cambridge University Press

In the years between 1900 and 1931 astronomers witnessed three startling changes in their view of the Universe. First, the accepted value of the size of the star system, which increased by a factor of ten; secondly, evidence forced the acceptance of the fact that there are other star systems beyond our own Galaxy; and lastly, that observation of these external galaxies disclosed the expansion of the Universe. This book, originally published in 1982, describes and explains in detail these shifts in opinion, considering them in the light of theories and ideas on the nature of the Universe, were current at the beginning of the twentieth century. Archive material is used to provide major interpretations of several of the processes and events associated with these shifts such as the 'Great Debate' between Harlow Shapley and H. D. Curtis in 1920 on 'The scale of the Universe'. This book with be of interest to professional and amateur astronomers as well as historians of science.

Physics

Robert Smith's The Space Telescope sets the fascinating and disturbing history of this massive venture within the context of 'Big Science'. Launched at a cost of no more than $2 billion, the Space Telescope turned out to be seriously flawed by imperfections in the construction of its lenses and by solar panels that caused it to shudder when moving from daylight to darkness. Smith analyses how the processes of Big Science, especially those involving the government's funding process for large-scale projects, contributed to those failures. He reveals the astonishingly complex interactions that took place among the scientific community, government and industry and describes the great range of personalities and forces - scientific, technical, political, social, institutional and economic - that played roles in the Space Telescope's history.

The Space Telescope: A Study of Nasa, Science, Technology, and Politics

History & Philosophy

Learning was never so much fun! If you're looking for a revolutionary band curriculum that builds solid musicianship while motivating your students to practice throughout the year, then you've found it! This full band curriculum is sound in its pedagogy, written by leading young band composers and educators, including Robert W. Smith and Michael Story. The integration of important songs from the band world, that are both familiar and fun to play, is one of the stellar aspects of this course. Throughout the book, students experience music from a veritable ""who's who"" list of great band composers. They'll discover the musical contributions of Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst, Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, John Williams and John Philip Sousa as well as classical composers. Some of the notable features include: A wonderful variety of melodies that span various styles and periods, including many popular themes students will know: -A 96-track CD in each student book spans exercises throughout the lesson book -Professional accompaniments in diverse styles keep practice fun -A comprehensive score with related activities and supplementary lesson ideas -A DVD that complements the content of the lesson and offers short clips that are perfect for recruitment purposes -Historical notes on some of the most notable composers of band music -A percussion book that exposes students to performing more than 25 different instruments -Develop compositional skills, music reading skills, and learn the correlation between art and music -Includes 9 full band pieces written by Michael Story and Robert W. Smith -A teacher CD that includes wonderful listening opportunities for the students. Your students will love playing along with the CD accompaniment tracks! And, for the director the Teacher's Resource Kit provides a comprehensive score makes lesson planning easy and enjoyable. Related activities, supplementary lesson ideas, curriculum planning information and much, much more are offered to assist and inspire you.

Band Expressions 1, Horn in F (Book & CD) (Expressions Music Curriculum)

Arts & Photography

Smith, Susan L.

Story, Michael

Markham, Garland E.

Crain, Richard C.

Music

Alfred Publishing

Word Problems Gr 6 by TEACHER CREATED RESOURCES

Word Problems Grade 6: Grade 6 (Practice Makes Perfect,Teacher Created Materials)

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Teacher Created Resources

Both teachers and parents appreciate how effectively this series helps students master skills in mathematics and language arts. Each book provides activities that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahea

Pre-Algebra Grade 5: Pre-algebra Grade 5

Mathematics

Authentic recordings of original compositions and contemporary music are used to illustrate lesson concepts. The music, songs, and sounds of each lesson are provided in the order they occur, and are cross-referenced in the Teacher Edition (00-EMCK001). Vocal and instrumental versions are included, as well as some language and practice tracks. Track and CD numbers are color-coded to indicate which songs are for listening, sing-along, or practice/language purposes.

Music Expressions Kindergarten: Lesson, CDs

Stoehr, Judy

Hanley, Darla S.

Brophy, Timothy S.

Alfred Music

Music Expressions(tm), the general music component of Expressions Music Curriculum(tm), is a literacy-focused music curriculum that includes a wide range of classroom resources for teachers of grades K-8. Each lesson focuses on a particular set of music standards set forth in the National Standards for Arts Education. It provides elementary school students with the curricular foundation needed for secondary-school music disciplines including band, orchestra, chorus, and jazz ensembles. Its spiral structure builds music skills cumulatively from class to class and year to year. Features include embedded assessments, authentic recordings, and diverse content. The oversized, spiral-bound Big Books are designed for durability. Musical concepts are introduced and illustrated by colorful artwork---a powerful visual learning aid for younger students. Interactive manipulatives such as attachable activity cards are included for tactile learning and motivation. The Big Book will add visual interest to the lesson and help focus student attention on key concepts.

Music Expressions Kindergarten: Big Book, Oversized Book

Music Expressions(tm), the general music component of Expressions Music Curriculum(tm), is a literacy-focused music curriculum that includes a wide range of classroom resources for teachers of grades K-8. Each lesson focuses on a particular set of music standards set forth in the National Standards for Arts Education. It provides elementary school students with the curricular foundation needed for secondary-school music disciplines including band, orchestra, chorus, and jazz ensembles. Its spiral structure builds music skills cumulatively from class to class and year to year. Features include embedded assessments, authentic recordings, and diverse content. The Teacher Curriculum Package includes Teacher Edition Volumes I-IV, Teacher Support Pack, Piano Accompaniment Book, Teacher Song Book, and Teacher Resource Guide. Teacher Edition Each grade level includes four easy-to-carry volumes. Each volume contains age-appropriate, easy-to-follow lesson plans that motivate students. They deliver musical concepts that incorporate the most up-to-date research on how children learn. Every lesson develops critical thinking skills and music vocabulary, and provides cross-curricular connections, assessments, and additional resources for lesson expansion. Teacher Support Pack At every level, the components of the Teacher Support Pack greatly enhance the curriculum. It includes reproducible worksheets, progress record, sound cards, and animal rhythm flash cards that support instruction within the classroom and provide opportunities for individual student assessment. Piano Accompaniment For each grade level, the lesson-specific accompaniments for all "perform-along" songs are provided in one user-friendly book. Piano/vocal/chords sheet music for teachers is included, as well as accompaniments for students at each level. Teacher Song Book Lesson-specific accompaniments for all "perform-along" songs are provided in this e

Music Expressions Kindergarten: Teacher Curriculum Package

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The Expanding Universe: Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900–1931

The Expanding Universe: Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900–1931

The Space Telescope: A Study of Nasa, Science, Technology, and Politics

The Space Telescope: A Study of Nasa, Science, Technology, and Politics

Band Expressions 1, Horn in F (Book & CD) (Expressions Music Curriculum)

Word Problems Grade 6: Grade 6 (Practice Makes Perfect,Teacher Created Materials)

Pre-Algebra Grade 5: Pre-algebra Grade 5

Music Expressions Kindergarten: Lesson, CDs

Music Expressions Kindergarten: Big Book, Oversized Book

Music Expressions Kindergarten: Teacher Curriculum Package