Nature of Science: Understanding NatUre's Designs Chapter 1 Motion 1 Describing and Measuring Motion 2 Integrating Earth Science: Slow Motion on Planet Earth 3 Acceleration Chapter 2 Forces 1 The Nature of Force 2 Force, Mass, and Acceleration 3 Friction and Gravity 4 Action and Reaction 5 Integrating Space Science: Orbiting Satellites Chapter 3 Forces in Fluids 1 Pressure 2 Transmitting Pressure in a Fluid 3 Floating and Sinking 4 Integrating Technology: Applying Bernoulli's Principle Chapter 4 Work and Machines 1 What Is Work? 2 Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency 3 Simple Machines 4 Integrating Life Science: Machines in the Human Body Chapter 5 Energy and Power 1 The Nature of Energy 2 Energy Conversion and Conservation 3 Integrating Earth Science:Energy Conversions and Fossil Fuels 4 Power Chapter 6 Thermal Energy and Heat 1 Temperature and Thermal Energy 2 The Nature of Heat 3 Integrating Chemistry:Thermal Energy and States of Matter 4 Uses of Heat Interdisciplinary Exploration:Bridges--From Vines to Steel. Reference Section Skills Handbook Think Like a Scientist Making Measurements Conducting a Scientific Investigation Thinking Critically Organizing Information Creating Data Tables and Graphs Appendix A: Laboratory Safety Glossary Index Acknowledgments