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  • Building With Sand

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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…

  • Inquiry at Play

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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…

  • Developing Observational Skills

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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 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on…

  • Investigable Questions

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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.…

  • Ongoing Inquiry

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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…

  • Sharing Research Results

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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).…

  • Measuring Learning

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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…

  • A Sense of Place

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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…

  • Reading Stories and Making Predictions

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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 might happen next. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book…

  • Seeing the Moon

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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…

  • Circle Time

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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,…

  • Drawing Movement

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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…

  • Please Touch Museum

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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…

  • The Wonders of Weather

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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…

  • “Life” Science

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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…

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