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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Nature of Science in Early Childhood
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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…
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This lesson is designed to help students figure out what types of objects are attracted to a magnet. Students use what they know about magnetism, properties of matter, and patterns to design and carry out the…
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In this lesson, the students’ investigation proposal should include the guiding question, How does changing the distance between two magnets affect magnetic force strength? The goal is to figure out how changing the…
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In this lesson, the students’ investigation proposal should include the guiding question, Where will the marble be located each time it changes direction in a half-pipe?The investigation gives students an opportunity…
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The guiding question of this investigation is, How do balanced and unbalanced forces acting on an object affect the motion of that object? Students are asked to use what they know about forces, motion, patterns, and…
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The guiding question of this investigation is, How are the life cycles of living things similar and how are they different? The purpose is to give students an opportunity to use the disciplinary core idea growth and…
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The guiding question of this investigation is, Why do wolves live in groups? The purpose of the investigation is to use the disciplinary core idea social interactions and group behavior and the crosscutting concept of…
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The guiding question and purpose of this investigation is to figure out, How similar are earthworms to each other? Accomplishing this task, students will need to make observations about and take measurements of the…
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The guiding question of this investigation is, How similar are offspring to their parents? Students will use what they know about traits and patterns to design and carry out an investigation to determine which traits…
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The guiding question of this investigation is, How do differences in soil quality affect the traits of a plant? Students will use what they know about cause and effect to plan and carry out an investigation to…
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