Towers

edited by: William C. Ritz and William Straits

This activity involves testing blocks of different shapes to see how they can be balanced. Give blocks of various shapes and sizes to the children and encourage them to think about and describe how they are stacking the blocks in order to balance. A materials list, internet resources, standards, and safety practices are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, Preface, About the Editors, Introduction, Simple Graphing for Young Children, Science Teaching Boards and Boxes, Basic Materials List, and Index.

Grade Levels

Early Childhood

Topics

Earth & Space Science Physical Science Pre-K Science and Engineering Practices

Details

Type Book ChapterPub Date 5/8/2019Pages 49Stock # PB208E2_3J

NSTA Press produces classroom-ready activities, hands-on approaches to inquiry, relevant professional development, the latest scientific education news and research, assessment and standards-based instruction.

Learn More