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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Making and Observing Bubbles” is to make bubbles and make observations about their shape. Chapters...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “How Much Is Enough?” is to introduce the idea of investigating a question and to investigate how m...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Properties of Water” is to engage children in ongoing inquiry by exploring a question or material ...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Playdough Guidebook” is to record and report on data about various playdoughs to compare their cha...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Temperature Changes” is to determine what children know about temperature changes due to solar rad...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Schoolyard as Model” is to become familiar with the purpose of maps as tools to serve as models of...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “What Might Happen If ...?” is to have students think about a story and make predictions about what...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Crater Making” is to explore the formation of impact craters. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included i...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Teach and Tell” is to develop a routine for class discussion about science topics that will suppor...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Just Draw It—Ramps” is to develop children’s ability to describe what they know through drawin...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Materials Museum” is to experience and describe a wide range of materials and discuss their attrib...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Observing Weather” is to participate in an ongoing data collection of local weather conditions. Ch...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “A Plant’s Life” is to observe and document the life cycle of an organism. Chapters 1 and 2 are a...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Sand Movers” is to explore how water can move sand and to use evidence to back up children’s sci...

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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Heavy Lifting” is to investigate how to carry and transport a heavy object, including designing an...