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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “How Can We Move Water?” is to explore the idea of work as expending energy to move water, to raise the question of what force(s) move water, and to gain experience using different science tools (spo...
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Counting a Culture of Mealworms
In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Beetle Roundup” is to count, sort, and collect data, while observing the change in body form of an insect as it matures to adulthood (metamorphosis). Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book ...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Exploring Magnifiers” is to introduce the hand lens or magnifier and explore its properties and to become so comfortable using magnifiers that students will use them throughout the year. Chapters 1 ...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Attracting Invertebrates” is to plant food source plants and create conducive environments to attract invertebrates for study in the fall. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. ...
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Objects in Motion: Crash Dummy Fun!
In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Crash Dummy Fun!” is to provide experience using models to explore motion and force. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry and the use of �...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Moving Air” is to experience air’s mass and the force it can exert on objects. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry and the use of “The...
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Bring on Spring: Planting Peas
In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Planting Peas and Observing Growth” is to notice and participate in the arrival of spring by planting seeds and observing them sprout, grow, and produce fruit. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in ...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Playing With Light” is to explore how light passes through, or is blocked by, transparent, translucent, and opaque materials. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 foc...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Make a Kazoo” is to feel vibrations that create sound. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry and the use of “The Early Years” column to ...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Measuring Up” is to measure and collect data about precipitation (rain, hail, and snow). Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry and the use o...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Some Like It Cold” is to learn about the needs of flowering bulbs and to observe seasonal changes in plants. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science i...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Do You Smell What I Smell?” is to experience using our sense of smell and notice the variety in favorite smell choices. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses o...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Will It Protect Me From the Water?” is to explore the relation between a hat’s structure and function. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inqui...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “How High Can You Build With Sand?” is to explore water, sand, the force of water-surface tension that holds sand grains together when wet, and wet sand as a building material. Chapters 1 and 2 are a...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “A Scientist Visits” is to introduce a scientist (through a classroom visit from a real scientist or by the teacher dressing as a historical or living scientist), to learn science content about a top...