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ITS: Chemistry and Environment
Authors: Nancy Trautmann and John Terry

The 10 activities in this 116-page manual show children how each of five science concepts relates to chemicals and our environment. Session 1 introduces the concept of dispersion. Children disperse fat droplets in milk to create swirling colors. They then consider whether dispersion is desirable when cleaning up an oil spill. Order from Charlotte Coffman ($4.00)

ITS: Fibers and Animals
Authors: Dan L. Brown, Charlotte W. Coffman and Tatiana Stanton

The 10 activities in this 116-page manual show children how each of five science concepts relates to fibers used for textiles and animals. Session 1 illustrates the importance of microstructures, small physical features that the eye can not see. Children work wool fibers into felt fabric and in the process discover that wool fibers have microscopic scales. They understand how the tiny barbules on feathers help the bird fly. Order from Charlotte Coffman ($4.00)

ITS: Foods and Fabrics
Authors: Patricia F. Thonney, Charlotte W. Coffman and Tracy J. Farrell.

The 10 activities in this 78-page manual show children how each of five science concepts relates to the food they eat and the clothes they wear. Session 3 encourages children to be more curious about how water interacts with foods and fabrics. Children observe the different abilities of fabrics and fabric finishes to absorb or repel water. They also understand that water is a major component of food and how it moves in and out of plant foods. A packet of yarn and fabric samples is enclosed. Order from Charlotte Coffman ($4.00)

ITS: Plants and Engineering
Authors: Marcia Eames-Sheavly, Doreen Greenstein, Raylene Ludgate and Dan Tennessen

The 10 activities in this 116-page manual show children how each of five science concepts relates to plant science and engineering. Session 1 examines protective materials and strategies. Children learn how plants protect themselves from drought, fire and insects. They explore engineering ideas as they construct containers to protect fragile or valuable items. Order from Charlotte Coffman ($4.00)