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Friday, June 10, 2016

Learning Science & Math Skills with Olympic Sports

As the Olympics approach, families can integrate the excitement of sports with real academic skills in science, math, and language arts.

 Young students can benefit from colorful diagrams of athletes engaged in sports. Activities include identifying the names of sports, sharing stories about sports characters, and practicing essential skills such as measuring diagrams with a ruler and protractor. Geometry workbooks featuring diagrams of over 40 sports are available from Schottenbauer Publishing.

 Students of all ages can enjoy sport science graphs, learning about concepts from physics (force, motion/trajectory, velocity, acceleration, rotation) and biophysics (breathing, pulse, electrical activity of muscles, joint angles). Students working on language skills can practice integrating graphs into narratives and reports, including comparison and contrast of essential concepts. Examples of science concepts and mathematical functions can be found in 5,000+ sport science graphs available from Schottenbauer Publishing, collected into books on individual sports and topical anthologies.
Available Topics

     Additional information on sport science and math books from Schottenbauer Pubishing is available through blogs Sport Science Education and Geometry Workbooks. Sport science memorabilia, including mugs, keychains, magnets, and postcards, are available through Zazzle and Zazzle International.

     Free sample graphs, videos, and lesson plans are available through the website Free Education Resources. Ideas for integrating graphs into academic lessons are available in the blog Graphs in Education.
    Additional Information

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    Monday, April 18, 2016

    New Links to Blogs, Freebies, & Sales!

    Updates to the Schottenbauer Publishing website include new links to the following pages:


    Schottenbauer Publishing provides unique educational materials at reasonable prices, with over 1000 titles & editions available! Education topics include science, math, language, music, and sports, spanning grades K-12, plus some college and university.
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    Friday, January 29, 2016

    Expanded Memorabilia Selections for Fundraising, Party Favors, Prizes, & Gifts!

    Collectible ceramic mugs, keychains, ornaments, magnets, cards, postcards, posters, puzzles, and other items are available from Schottenbauer Publishing through Zazzle and Zazzle International. Selections are attractive options for fundraising, party favors, and gifts.

    Memorabilia Decorations
    • Science & Math Graphs
      • Sports
      • Transportation
      • Construction
      • Environment
      • Music
      • Toys
      • Physics
    • Nature Cards
    • Art 
    • & more!



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    Wednesday, November 25, 2015

    Educational Book Sales on CreateSpace!














    New sales from CreateSpace are ongoing, with end TBA! Listed on the Schottenbauer Publishing website, the sales include books in science, math, language, physical education, and music education. Books and music from Schottenbauer Publishing are also available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, MusicaNeo, and other sites. Free samples can be found on the Schottenbauer Publishing blogs, including Graphs in Education and more!
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    Thursday, November 19, 2015

    Musical Instrument Demo Videos

    A new series of musical instrument demo videos from Schottenbauer Publishing has been published on YouTube. The series focuses on low-cost instruments featured in the science of music books from Schottenbauer Publishing, including the multi-volume series Where Does Sound Come From? and How Do You Play That Thingamabob? The Science of Music Performance, as well as the book Science of Music: An Anthology of 28 Graphs for Kids, Teens, & Curious Adults, the Science of Music Performance blog, and the multimedia Ear Training series from MusicaNeo.

     Click on the direct links below to hear the following low-cost instruments. The woodwinds, brass, and strings are available from Music123, while the recorders are available from West Music and the xylophone is available from Percussion Source.

     Etude Instruments (Music123)
    Trumpet
    Trombone
    Flute
    Clarinet
    Saxophone

     pBone (Music123)
    Plastic Trombone

     Florea Strings (Music123)
    Violin

     Korogi Tabletop Models (Percussion Source)
    Xylophone, 2.6 Octave

     Harmony and Aulos Recorder (West Music)
    Recorders

     An earlier video contains a mixed selection of these instruments. Audio demonstrations are also available from the publisher on SoundCloud.

    When purchasing an introductory musical instrument, remember to purchase Big Print Music Method Exercises, Solos, Duets, Ensemble, & Conducting Method, perfect for beginners in school and homeschool! Big Print Music Method is available from MusicaNeo from $2 per e-file, and is available in print from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, CreateSpace, CreateSpace Wholesale, and other online stores!
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    Tuesday, November 10, 2015

    Holiday Gift Ideas: Books, Puzzles, Cards & Posters!

    What gifts are you giving this holiday season? With educational books from Schottenbauer Publishing, recipients can enjoy exceptionally unique gifts! 

    The following topics are currently available:

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    Thursday, September 17, 2015

    Science & Tech Toys Review

    Toys can be wonderful tools for learning science. In fact, many of the science graph books from Schottenbauer Publishing are based on analyses of toys! The following toys include those used in lab manuals from Schottenbauer Publishing, and analyzed with Vernier Scientific Educational Equipment. A few related educational options are also listed. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are included in the lab book series.

    Electricity & Magnetism


    Gravity, Springs, & Collisions: Classical Physics


    The Science of Energy Efficiency


    The Science of Marbles


    The Science of Toys


    The Science of Balls


    The Science of Hockey


    The Science of Transportation


    The Science of Construction



    Remember to purchase books from Schottenbauer Publishing! 


    Additional Information

    Online Catalog from Schottenbauer Publishing

    Science and Math Education Blog 

    Sales Announced on Twitter

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    Wednesday, July 8, 2015

    NEW! The Science of Golf!

    A new series of graph books is now available from Schottenbauer Publishing, both in English and in German translation.
    Golf Science
    (German/Deutsch Title: Golf Wissenschaft)

    This book series contains graphs of golfing equipment in motion. Volume 1 shows the trajectories of various golf balls as they bounce on concrete, and the movement of a selection of clubs, irons, and a putter as they swing and hit balls in the lab. Graphs demonstrate a variety of techniques, including the presence and lack of follow-through in laboratory conditions.



    Additional information is available at: BallSportScience.Blogspot.com.
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    Saturday, May 16, 2015

    What Age to Start Learning Recorder?

    With The Big Print Music Method, almost anyone can learn to play the recorder! With extra-large fingering charts, color-coded keyboards, and oversized staves, The Big Print Music Method provides convenient, easy music education for a wider range of ages and conditions than ever before!

     What is the best age for learning recorder? The answer to this question is linked to the size of the recorder. Recorders are available in many sizes, from small to large. The smallest, the garklein, is tiny enough for a 3-year-old child to hold! The sizing chart below provides a guide to selecting a recorder, for individuals of average build:

     Age 3+     Garklein in C
    Age 5+     Sopranino in F
    Age 7+     Soprano in C
    Age 10+   Alto in F
    Age 15+   Tenor in C
    Age 15+   Bass in F

     Students should note that tenor and bass instruments are very similar in their requirements for the size of hand, with several caveats. Most bass recorders have keys for the lowest holes in both hands, which ironically makes the fingering span more comfortable than the natural tenor recorder. In contrast, the tenor recorder is available in many models, some of which offer the traditionally large span, and others which feature extra keys and/or a bent neck, resulting in a shorter span between fingers.

     A few additional details are useful when choosing a recorder. First of all, buyers should be aware that the tuning requirements for recorder vary widely, due to different historical standards. Students should check that the recorder is in tune with other recorders being used in the same musical ensemble. The term "tuning" refers to the frequency of pitch for the A, which is modern times is usually set at 440 Hertz for all pianos, plus band and symphony orchestra instruments. Historical recorders may be manufactured for a pitch of 442 or 445 Hertz, resulting in instruments which are chronically out of tune with modern instruments. 

     Second, it is necessary to know whether the recorder has been created with Baroque/English or German fingerings. Although only slightly different, these fingerings may be difficult to unlearn at a later point in time. Solve this proactively by selecting the right equipment for your school or ensemble!

     Third, students should know the proper ranges of the recorder being purchased. The lowest pitch of a recorder is either C or F, although some modern high-end recorders have extensions for one or two lower notes. These conventions around lowest pitch presents a challenge for learning fingerings. The same pattern of fingerings map to different notes, depending on the lowest note of the recorder. Therefore, for the typical student, it is easier to specialize in only recorders in C or recorders in F.

     Fourth, buyers should be aware of the options for quality and price range for recorders. The most common models, soprano recorders in C, are usually made of plastic and cost only $3 to $5 at most music stores. These models are fine for learning recorder. Most importantly, the plastic mouthpiece can safely be washed, which is necessary for good hygiene if the recorder is to be played by more than one student. The next most affordable recorders are the plastic garklein in C, sopranino in F, and alto in F, which may be available for $20 to $30 each. Tenor and bass recorders in plastic are usually much higher in cost. The best value is the Harmony recorder set, consisting of plastic models (sopranino through bass), available from West Music for just under $200. Schools, parents, and students who require the best are advised to purchase wooden recorders, which begin around $100 and may cost as much as thousands of dollars each. 

    Once a recorder has been selected, consider The Big Print Music Method. A free sample of the Big Print Exercises for Soprano Recorder (German Fingerings), is available for download from MusicaNeo. Excerpts from several of The Big Print Music Method exercise books and Big Print Ensemble are located below. 

    Excerpt from The Big Print Recorder Method Booster

    Excerpt from The Big Print Recorder Method,
    3-Note Exercises

    Excerpt from The Big Print Recorder Method,
    Interval Exercises

    Excerpt from Big Print Ensemble


    The Big Print Music Method is available from MusicaNeo for as little as $4 per e-file. Books in the series are also available in print from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, CreateSpace, CreateSpace Direct Wholesale, and other internet retailers. 

     Worldwide, books in The Big Print Music Method are available through internet retailers such as Amazon in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, 
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    Sport Science Anthologies of 28 Graphs Each!

    Sport science anthologies from Schottenbauer Publishing offer convenient selections of 28 graphs. Excerpted from science lab manuals from the same author, these books provide graphs demonstrating a variety of scientific concepts and mathematical functions. As such, these books are suitable for inclusion in traditional classrooms for projects in writing, science, math, and physical education, from fourth grade through high school, plus some college and university.

     Of particular relevance across traditional classes is The Science of Physical Fitness. This anthology provides 28 graphs of common physical fitness activities, including:
    • Aerobic Exercise 
    • Exercise Equipment 
    • Weightlifting 
    Graphs contain a selection of physics data including acceleration, velocity, trajectory, and force, as well as biophysics data such as breathing, joint angle motion/positions, blood pressure and heart rate, and the electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG).

    Additional anthology topics include Summer Olympic Sports, Winter Olympic Sports, and more! Specific ideas for incorporating graphs into education are available in the blog Graphs in Education.


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    Monday, May 11, 2015

    Which Book of Graphs to Select?



















    With over 8,000 graphs of sports, transportation, construction, environment, music, entertainment, and general physics from Schottenbauer Publishing, it may seem mind-boggling to make any selection. Fortunately, a free Teacher Resource Guide is available, with a chart listing the types of data present in each lab manual. Across the selection of books, data types include:

     General Mechanics
    • Video Analysis
    • Force & Acceleration
    • Motion & Rotational Motion
    Electricity & Magnetism
    • Power, Current, & Voltage
    • Light Intensity & Magnetic Field
    Acoustics
    • Sound Pressure (Microphone) & Sound Level
    • Gas Pressure & Wind Speed
    Environment
    • Temperature
    • Water Flow Rate
    Health & Biophysics
    • Joint Position & Angles (Goniometer)
    • Electrical Activity of the Heart (EKG) & Muscles (EMG)
    • Breathing Rate & Lung Volume
    • Heart Rate & Blood Pressure

    Lab manuals include subject-specific series of books, plus a set of convenient themed anthologies with 28 graphs each. Specific ideas for incorporating graphs into education are available in the blog Graphs in Education.


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