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Energy is the second book in the Stop Faking It! series published by NSTA Press. It suggests activities that bring the basic concepts of energy to life with common household objects. Each chapter ends with a summary and an applications section that uses practical examples such as roller coasters and home heating systems to explain energy transformations and convection cells.

Demonstrates how to teach the understanding and thinking skills students need to explore real-world questions, such as: Should schools charge a "tax” to discourage kids from eating unhealthy foods? Should local governments lower speed limits to reduce traffic fatalities? At the core of the exploration is the Socioscientific Issues Framework. The framework gives students practice in the research, analysis, and argumentation necessary to build scientific literacy.