NATIONAL STANDARDS: K-4 Science- Science as Inquiry: I. Content Standard A1. Develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry- Plan and conduct a simple investigation using simple equipment and tools- Physical Science: II. Content Standard B3. Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism- Heat can be produced in many ways, such as burning, rubbing, or mixing one substance with another.- Electricity in circuits can produce light, heat, sound, and magnetic effects.
Salvatore Tocci taught chemistry and biology at East Hampton High School on Long Island, New York, for many years. While he was a teacher, he organized many science fairs at his school. He continues to judge local, regional, and national contests. He has also given workshops for science teachers at meetings held throughout the United States.