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Dawn Cook-Gallant Page 6

At a small rural school district near Rapid City, South Dakota, Dawn Cook-Gallant teaches science courses spanning sixth grade through twelfth grade. She writes on introductory physical science concepts. A Hendrix College graduate with a degree in elementary education, Cook-Gallant also builds wheelchair access ramps with a local civic group.

Does Glass Hold Heat? The Science of Heat Retention
Does Hot Air Rise? The Science of Convection Explained
Does Wood Have a Melting Point? The Science Explained
How Cold Does It Have to Be for Glass to Break?
Is Gasoline Lighter Than Air? Liquid vs. Vapor
Why Do Logs Float? The Science of Buoyancy and Density
Is a Mirror Green? The Science Behind Its Color
What Makes Fire Different Colors?
What Does a Hydrometer Do and How Does It Work?
Do All Candles Float? The Science of Buoyancy and Density
Is Area an Intensive or Extensive Property?
Can Skin Catch on Fire? The Science of Skin Ignition
Can Water Get Hotter Than 212 Degrees?
Why Does Warm Air Rise? The Science of Density and Buoyancy
What Materials Can X Rays Not Pass Through?
How Hot Is a White Flame? Flame Color and Temperature
How to Calculate a Centroid for Shapes and Data Sets
Can Glass Hold Hot Water? The Science of Thermal Shock
What Is Colder Than Liquid Nitrogen?
Does Density Change, and What Factors Cause It to?
Is Sunlight Matter or Energy? A Scientific Look
Do Pine Cones Explode in Fire? The Science Behind the Pop
Does Wood Absorb Light? How It Works and What It Means
Why Can Light Microscopes Produce Images in Their Natural Color?
How to Calculate the Center of Gravity
Is Wood Stronger in Tension or Compression?
What Are Lateral Forces and Why Do They Matter?
How Fast Do Molecules Move and What Affects Their Speed?
How Does Distance Affect the Rate of Diffusion?
What Is Light Absorption and How Does It Work?