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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Making Sun Prints” is to understand that although we can’t see the ultraviolet light part of sunlight, it can have an effect on plants, our skin, and light-sensitive chemicals. Chapters 1 and 2 ar...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “What Do Caterpillars Eat?” is to notice the interrelatedness of the cabbage white butterfly and the Brassicaceae (or Cruciferae) family of plants. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book sel...
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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...
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Developing Observational Skills
In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Making and Observing Bubbles” is to make bubbles and make observations about their shape. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry and the use ...
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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 much water is best for mung bean sprout growth through a fair test. Chapters 1 and 2 are also include...
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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 (in this case, the properties of water) for a period of weeks, using productive questions to stimula...
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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 characteristics (e.g., texture, smell, stiffness, and ability to harden). Chapters 1 and 2 are also inc...
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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 radiation absorption. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on s...
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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 a larger area. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on scie...
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Reading Stories and Making Predictions
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 might happen next. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on ...
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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 in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry and the use of “The Early Years” col...
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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 support children in contributing to the group, listening to each other, interacting cooperatively, learnin...
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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 drawing. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry a...
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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 attributes and uses. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on scien...
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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. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry and th...
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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 also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry and the use of “The Earl...
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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 scientific claims. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on scie...
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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 and using a tool. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on scie...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Materials Have Properties” is to experience the properties of a wide variety of materials and to use understanding of the properties of materials to make a container that successfully contains a foo...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Ice Cream Science” is to make observations of the ingredients for ice cream before mixing them together and after making a change by cooling the ingredients. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in th...
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Making Lemonade From Scratch” is to engage children in observing the process of a solid dissolving into a liquid as they mix the two together. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selecti...
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The Nature of Science in Early Childhood
In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Observations and Inferences” is to introduce the concept of creating inferences based on observations. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry...
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La próxima vez que veas la luna (e-book)
2015 Children's Choices Winner, Children's Book Council and International Literacy Association!2015 REVERE Award Finalist, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...
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Available in April!If you’re new to formative assessment probes, you’ll love the latest book in the bestselling Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Authors Page Keeley and Laura Tucker give you 32 engaging questions, or probes, that can r...
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La próxima vez que veas la luna (Sample chapter)
2015 Children's Choices Winner, Children's Book Council and International Literacy Association!2015 REVERE Award Finalist, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...