Mind-Blowing Physical Science Activities

Mind-Blowing Physical Science Activities
Author: Angie Smibert
Publisher: Raintree
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2017-08-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1474742750

Educational, easy-to-do physical science activities that will show young readers more about the field of physical science. Using simple, easy-to-find materials, these activities will help readers to better understand gravity, states of matter, density and more.

Exciting Engineering Activities

Exciting Engineering Activities
Author: Angie Smibert
Publisher: Raintree
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2017-08-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1474742726

Educational, easy-to-do activities will teach young readers more about engineering. Using simple, easy-to-find materials, these activities will help readers to better understand electrical engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering and more.

Science Arts

Science Arts
Author: MaryAnn F. Kohl
Publisher: Bright Ring Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1993-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0935607234

"ScienceArts" builds upon natural curiosity as children experience and explore basic science concepts as they create over 200 beautiful and amazing art experiments. Projects use common household materials and art supplies. The art activities are open-ended and easy to do with one science-art experiment per page, fully illustrated and kid-tested. The book inclues three indexes and an innovative charted Table of Contents. Suitable for home, school, museum programs, or childcare, all ages. Kids call this the "ooo-ahhh" book. Examples of projects include: - Crystal Bubbles - Dancing Rabbits - Building Beans - Magnetic Rubbing - Stencil Leaves - Magic Cabbage - Marble Sculpture - Immiscibles - Paint Pendulum - Ice Structures - Bottle Optics - Erupting Colors - Chromatography 1993 Benjamin Franklin Gold Award, Education/Teaching/Academic 1993 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, Interior Design 1993 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, Book Cover 1993 Washington Press Communicator Award, First Place Winner, Non-Fiction Book

Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science

Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science
Author: Janice VanCleave
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1996-08-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

How do planes fly? What makes bubbles in a bubble bath? Why don't eggs break under a chicken? Come and find out! How? By choosing one of the 50 simple experiments in Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science. Your child will discover the answers to lots of fun questions as you team up to play together and explore the wonder of our world. Each experiment includes illustrations, a list of easy-to-find materials, and simple, step-by-step instructions. Coming soon . . . Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Nature Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Math Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about the Human Body Praise for Janice VanCleave's books: "Stunningly clear, direct, and informative projects." —School Library Journal "[They] not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. . . . great for kids." —Parentguide

Discovering Science Through Inquiry: Earth Systems and Cycles Kit

Discovering Science Through Inquiry: Earth Systems and Cycles Kit
Author: Kathleen Kopp
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2010-07-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9780743907989

The Discovering Science through Inquiry series provides teachers and students of grades 3-8 with direction for hands-on science exploration around particular science topics and focuses. The series follows the 5E model (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate). The Earth Systems and Cycles kit provides a complete inquiry model to explore Earth's various systems and cycles through supported investigation. Guide students as they make cookies to examine how the rock cycle uses heat to form rocks. Earth Systems and Cycles kit includes: 16 Inquiry Cards in print and digital formats; Teacher's Guide; Inquiry Handbook (Each kit includes a single copy; additional copies can be ordered); Digital resources include PDFs of activities and additional teacher resources, including images and assessment tools; leveled background pages for students; and video clips to support both students and teachers.

Discovering Science Through Inquiry: Matter Kit

Discovering Science Through Inquiry: Matter Kit
Author: Rachel E. Green
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2010-05-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780743907996

The Discovering Science through Inquiry series provides teachers and students of grades 3-8 with direction for hands-on science exploration around particular science topics and focuses. The series follows the 5E model (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate). The Matter kit provides a complete inquiry model for the exploration of the structure and properties of matter through supported investigation. Encourage students through activities such as studying the chemical properties of matter and investigating whether household items are acids and bases. Matter kit includes: 16 Inquiry Cards in print and digital formats; Teacher's Guide; Inquiry Handbook (Each kit includes a single copy; additional copies can be ordered); Digital resources include PDFs of activities and additional teacher resources, including images and assessment tools; leveled background pages for students; and video clips to support both students and teachers.

Mason Jar Science

Mason Jar Science
Author: Jonathan Adolph
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2018-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612129870

Heatproof, transparent, and durable, the mason jar is a science lab just waiting to be discovered. Unlock its potential with 40 dynamic experiments for budding scientists ages 8 and up. Using just a jar and a few ordinary household items, children learn to create miniature clouds, tiny tornadoes, small stalactites, and, of course, great goo and super slime! With a little ingenuity, the jar can be converted into a lava lamp, a water prism, a balloon barometer, and a compass. Each fun-packed project offers small-scale ways to illustrate the big-picture principles of chemistry, botany, biology, physics, and more. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

The Preschool Scientist

The Preschool Scientist
Author: Robert A. Williams
Publisher: Gryphon House Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780876591307

Children learn best through hands-on exploration, observation, and discovery. With more than 100 activities, "The Preschool Scientist "gives children the opportunity to actively engage, experiment, create, and discover the exciting world of science. Using a unique inquiry-based approach, these activities explore science through learning centers, integrating this important subject into the entire classroom. Each of the activities has "Keep it Simple" and "Add a Challenge" sections so teachers can adjust the difficulty to their unique classrooms. Organized by theme, chapters include: - Alike and Different - Exploring Motion - Exploring Change - Exploring Tools - Working with Water - Light and Shadows - Getting to Know Our World With this hands-on approach, children will have fun developing problem-solving skills while becoming comfortable with exploring their world.