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Bring on Spring: Planting Peas
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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).…
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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…
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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…
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