Force, Motion, and Energy (FM&E) is the latest addition to Science Curriculum's hands-on approach to science education. Now, the renowned writing team of Haber-Schaim, Cutting, Kirksey, and Pratt, along with Robert Stair, take the student down a well-developed path toward a carefully selected set of fundamental outcomes called for in the National Science Education Standards and most state standards. Because the content is selected for its important scientific value and its usefulness in future science courses, FM&E avoids the pitfall of being a "mile wide and an inch deep."

Forms of energy are introduced in a unique and straightforward way that is much more relevant to students' future studies in chemistry and biology than the traditional approach that leads to energy through mechanical work. Students examine a variety of different forms of energy and the ways in which one form of energy can be transformed into another. The result is the development of one of the "big ideas" of physical science - conservation of energy.

"... children who take [Force, Motion, and Energy] will be well prepared for future science courses and even if they choose not to take other science courses, they will have an excellent understanding of the scientific approach... I strongly recommend this book." - Dr. John Hubisz, North Carolina State University Middle School Physical Science Resource Center