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.

Additional Information

Online Catalog from Schottenbauer Publishing

Lesson Plans and Free Samples

YouTube Video Previews

PInterest



Blogs

Science and Math Education Blog

Sport Science Education Blog

Vendors

Amazon & Worldwide Affiliates

Barnes & Noble

Books-a-Million

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CreateSpace Wholesale

Zazzle Art, Posters, & Memorabilia

Integrating Graphs into Traditional Classes

Teachers who want to include graphs into a traditional science, math, literature (science writing), music, health, and/or physical education lessons can find ample resources in lab manuals published by Schottenbauer Publishing. Over 100 different collections of graphs and anthologies are available, with most translated into both English and German. 

Science lab manuals by Schottenbauer Publishing fall into the following general categories:

• Sports
• Transportation
• Construction
• Environment
• Music
• Entertainment/Toys
• General Physics

Also available are a set of anthologies, each consisting of 28 graphs selected from the above categories. Each anthology is focused on a specific theme, and contains a variety of types of graphs.

In order to highlight the selections of graphs available, four lab series are described in more detail below: ball sports, hockey, figure skating, and athletic training. These series provide excellent examples of sport science data which can be integrated easily into traditional classes:

The Science of Ball Sports: Volumes 1-8

• Over 30 Sport Balls Included
• Multiple Forms of Motion (x, y, time)
• Bouncing
• Rolling
• Projectile Motion
• Various Surfaces
• Wood
• Linoleum
• Carpet
• Concrete
• Foam
• Force Plate
• Air Pressure Comparison for Inflatable Balls
• Basketball
• Soccer Ball
• Volleyball
• Comparison Balls
• Golf Balls
• Official
• Foam
• Plastic
• Baseballs
• Official
• Safety
• Plastic
• Street Hockey
• High Density
• Low Density

The Science of Hockey: Volume 1

• Motion (x, y, time)
• Multiple Objects for Comparison
• Field Hockey Ball
• Street Hockey Balls
• High Density
• Low Density
• Ice Hockey Pucks
• Official
• Green Biscuit
• Air Hockey Pucks
• With Air
• Without Air
• Multiple Surfaces
• Carpet
• Wood
• Ice
• Synthetic Ice
• Air Table
• Impact Forces
• Instantaneous Force (Collision)
• Continuous Force (Pushing)
• Collisions
• Wood Wall
• Hockey Stick

The Science of Ice Skating: Volume 1 (Extended Edition)

• Position, Velocity, Acceleration, & Force Data
• Multiple Surfaces
• Ice
• Synthetic Ice
• Wet
• Dry
• Multiple Skates
• Bob Skates
• Child Double-Runner Skates
• Hockey Skates
• Youth
• Adult
• Figure Skates
• 2 Sizes
• 2 Types of Blades
• Blade Preparation
• Sharpened
• Unsharpened
• Weights in Skates
• None
• 2.5 pounds
• Hockey Puck Motion
• Forces of Vertical Motions
• Stepping
• Jumping
• Forces of Skate Support for Ankles
• Ice Melting

The Science of Athletic Training: Volumes 1, 2, & 3

• Multiple Common Sport Actions Analyzed
• Walking
• Jogging
• Running
• Jumping
• Push-Ups
• Sit-Ups
• Jumping Jacks
• Jumping Rope
• Volume 1: Force & Acceleration
• Volume 2: Biophysics
• Joint Angles (Range of Motion)
• Electrical Signals of Heart (EKG) & Muscles (EMG)
• Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity (Spirometer)
• Blood Pressure & Heart Rate (Pulse)
• Volume 3: Motion (x, y, time)

These graphs can be used as part of virtually unlimited lesson plans, including:

Possible Lesson Plans

• Graph Reading 
• Identifying Minimum & Maximum
• Determining Graph Shape
• Redrawing the Graph on a Different Scale
• Mathematical Modeling 
• Writing the Graph's Equation
• Transforming the Graph's Equation
• Theoretical Analysis
• Describing the Scientific & Mathematical Concepts Related to Graph(s) 
• Describing the Scientific & Mathematical Theories Related to Graph(s)
• Identifying the Theoretically Ideal Graph & Comparing to Individual Graph(s)
• Understanding Measurement Error & Other Types of Error
• Comparison & Contrast of Specific Graphs
• Science Writing
• Describing a Graph in Words
• Written Comparison & Contrast of Graphs
• Describing Scientific Concepts & Theories Relevant to Graphs
• Developing Theories Based on Graphs
• Re-writing Graph Titles in Scientific Format
• Practicing Different Styles of Writing about Graphs (e.g., Journalistic, Scientific, Practical/Colloquial)
• Exploratory Research
• Data-Mining 
• Developing Theories Based on Graphs
• Open-Ended Questions (e.g., Look at this book of graphs and write about a topic of interest.)
• Estimation Skills
• Understanding Range & Order of Magnitude
• Developing Theoretical Comparisons from Commonly Available Data (e.g., Here is a graph of someone throwing a shot put. What would a graph look like if it were thrown by a child? By an Olympian in 1950? By an Olympian today?)

A full listing of graph topics, indexed by book series and data type, are available in a Teacher Resource Guide from the publisher. Additional information is also available at ScienceandMathEducation.Blogspot.com and SportScienceEducation.Blogspot.com.

Books from Schottenbauer Publishing are available from Amazon & Worldwide Affiliates, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, CreateSpace (Wholesale & Retail), Powell's Books, and other internet retailers.

The World in a Graph

A new book from Schottenbauer Publishing explores the world in terms of math! "The World in a Graph" contains 28 select graphs are reprinted from science lab manuals by M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D. Graphs explore the world in terms of sports, transportation, construction, environment, music, and entertainment.  Written for children and teens, this book can be integrated into lessons in science and math from 7th grade through high school and college/university. This unique anthology can also be enjoyed by curious adults of all ages. The series is also available in German, as "Die Welt in Graphen."

Vendors

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Enjoy Summer Science Camp at Home!

Creative families can enjoy a cost-effective summer science camp at home this year, with the assistance of science lab manuals with graphs and data from Schottenbauer Publishing! 

Schottenbauer Publishing offers a wide selection of low-cost science lab manuals, with graphs and data for science classes from 7th grade through high school, to introductory college and university level classes.  Readers can enjoy the following exciting topics, most of which are already available in both English and German:

Each book is filled with exciting graphs and data, following a particular theme. Graphs and data can be used for thousands of lesson plans by teachers, tutors, parents, home-school families, and independent study students. 

The lab manuals can be flexibly used for many different age levels and purposes. At the simplest level, the books can be used to foster graph-reading skills for 7th graders in math or physical science classes. At more advanced levels, high school, college, and university students can enjoy the lab manuals as a supplement to traditional lectures in physics, mathematics, engineering, biology, health, and physical education classes.

Free Samples

Free samples are available for download from the Schottenbauer Publishing website:

• Where Does Sound Come From? [Selections]

• Glide, Spin, & Jump!: The Science of Ice Skating [Selections]

Previews

YouTube contains a new, exciting series of videos with previews of the lab manuals. Summaries of each book are provided on this blog under the menu option for Science Education. Free preview pages for most lab manuals are available on Amazon.


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Announcing a New Science Lab Manual Series!

Schottenbauer Publishing is introducing a new series of science lab manuals for grades 7 through university.  The lab manuals contain graphs and data pertaining to exciting everyday topics, including sports, transportation, construction, environment, music, and general physics.

Lab manuals are available through CreateSpace, CreateSpace Direct Wholesale, and Amazon for low prices starting at $10.  Each lab manual is available in both English and German translation.

Currently available and upcoming titles are listed below under the following headings:

• Sports
• Transportation
• Construction
• Environment
• Music
• Entertainment
• General Physics

Titles

Sports

Bounce, Roll, & Fly!  The Science of Balls, Economy Edition & Volumes 1-8

Walk, Jog, & Run!  The Science of Athletic Training, Volumes 1-3

Lift, Step, & Cycle:  The Science of Exercise Equipment, Volumes 1-3 

Stretch, Hold, Move, & Leap!  The Science of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet, Volumes 1-3

Glide, Spin, & Jump!:  The Science of Ice Skating, Volumes 1-8

The Science of Snow Sports, Volumes 1 & 2 

The Science of Hockey, Volumes 1-3

The Science of Gymnastics, Volumes 1-3 

The Science of Field & Track, Volumes 1-3

The Science of Archery & Shooting Sports, Volumes 1-2

The Science of Fencing 

Transportation

Soar!  The Science of Flight, Volumes 1-2

Rotate, Slip, & Stop!  The Science of the Wheel, Volumes 1-3

The Science of Vehicular Motion, Volumes 1-3

Choo! Choo! Chugga, Chugga, Chugga!: The Science of Trains, Volumes 1-3

The Science of Floating & Boating, Volumes 1-3

Construction 

Hammer, Nail, & Screw: The Science of Home Construction, Volumes 1 & 2

Heat, Energy, & Light Bulbs! The Science of Energy Efficiency, Volumes 1-3

Environment

Fluid Dynamics & The Science of Natural Waterways, Volume 1 

Music

Where Does Sound Come From? Volumes 1-4

  

How Do You Play That Thingamabob?:  The Science of Music Performance, Vols .1 & 2

Entertainment

The Science of Marbles: Volumes 1 & 2

The Science of Toys, Volumes 1 & 2


General Physics

Gravity, Springs, and Collisions: Graphs from Classical Physics Experiments for Independent Study & Homeschool, Volumes 1-2

Electricity and Magnetism: Graphs from Physics Experiments for Independent Study & Homeschool, Volumes 1-3

Free Samples

Free samples are available for download from the Schottenbauer Publishing website:

• Where Does Sound Come From? [Selections]

• Glide, Spin, & Jump!: The Science of Ice Skating [Selections]

Previews

Amazon features free preview pages for most lab manuals.  Selected previews are available from YouTube.  Summaries of each book are provided under Science Education.

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Retail & Wholesale

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