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Jessica Buell

Density: A Simple Exploration | Education.com - 2 views

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Physical Science 4th Grade

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    • Jessica Buell
      Jessica Buell on 08 Feb 12
       
      possible 4th grade Science activity...says k-2 but I think this would be good for 4th grade as well
  • Susie Beesley on 20 Feb 12
     
    This activity would work well with a variety of different ages. You forgot to tag it with a subject or topic area.
Laura Riggins

Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Extend-sive Thinking - 1 views

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6.4.2 Grade 6 Grade 5 Building Machines

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      Laura Riggins on 11 Feb 12
       
      Sticky Note: This would be a great addition to a math lesson as well if the students were required to create, maintain, and balance a budget for creating this machine.
  • Laura Riggins on 11 Feb 12
     
    6.4.2 Construct a simple device that uses potential or kinetic energy to perform work. Activities 2 and 3 Sticky Note: This would be a great addition to a math lesson as well if the students were required to create, maintain, and balance a budget for creating this machine.
Susan Shonle

Make Meringue Science! | Education.com - 1 views

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Grade 1 Physical Science food egg whites changes in matter

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      Susan Shonle on 13 Feb 12
       
      Extensions: Physical Science connects with Math (measurement). Extensions: ESL & Special Ed students can help in preparation process and can taste the fancy meringues. Gifted students can measure ingredients and predict outcome or explain why there is a change in the state of matter.
  • Susan Shonle on 13 Feb 12
     
    Make Meringue Science! Use simple experiment to turn egg whites into a delicacy: fancy meringues. Supplies: 5 eggs, 1-1/2 cups of sugar, 8 tsp cream of tartar, 2 small bowls, 1 large bowl, hand cranked egg beater, and cookie sheet.
Susan Shonle

Construct a Weather Spinner | Education.com - 1 views

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Grade 2 2.2.3 2.2.4 Earth Science weather spinner nature math

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      Susan Shonle on 11 Feb 12
       
      Extensions: Connect Earth Science with Math and Art. Also includes Natural Sciences. Adaptations: Gifted students can record daily weather observations in a notebook and create a graph or tally chart of the different types of weather that they examined. ESL & Special Ed students can draw daily weather patterns in notebook or create pictograph charts of weather with tally marks to indicate frequency. 
  • Susan Shonle on 11 Feb 12
     
    Construct a Weather Spinner: - Earth Science Intro to Natural Sciences - your child will learn to see details and patterns in atmospheric conditions.  A simple weather spinner provides an accessible tool for your child to improve her observation and analysis ability, important scientific skills she will use for the rest of her life. Supplies: White tag board or poster board, pencil, crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and a metal brad.
Brandon Appleton

1st Grade Science Fair Projects - 1 views

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Grade 1 Grade K K.1.1 Physical Science

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      Brandon Appleton on 14 Feb 12
       
      Can make low-ability students only separate a into two or three categories. While have high-ability students separate into more than 4 categories and possibly add names to leaves or categories. 
  • Brandon Appleton on 14 Feb 12
     
    Fun simple activity that can bring the students neighborhood into the classroom. 
Mary Jo Mack

Explore Buoyancy: Make a Soy Sauce Cartesian Diver | Education.com - 1 views

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5.1.3 'Physical Science Grade 5 buoyancy

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    • Mary Jo Mack
      Mary Jo Mack on 15 Feb 12
       
      5.1.3 "Demonstrate that regardless of how parts of an object are assembled the weight of the whole object is identical to the sum of the weight of the parts; however, the volume can differ from the sum of the volumes."
    • Mary Jo Mack
      Mary Jo Mack on 15 Feb 12
       
      Extension: Incorporate social studies and language arts- The Cartesian diver is named after Rene Descartes, a French philosopher and physicist. Students can do a research report on scientists that have made significant contributions to the world of science throughout history.
  • Mary Jo Mack on 15 Feb 12
     
    Ever wondered how a submarine can control when it rises and sinks in the water? Build a Cartesian diver to find out! Named after French philosopher and physicist René Descartes, this classic science experiment is a great way for kids to see the principle of buoyancy at work. And with such a simple set-up, it's a fun and inexpensive way to dive into physics!
Krista Hirr

SCIENCE HOBBYIST: make a simple telescope - 1 views

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Nature of Science Grade 1 1.NS.1 telescope

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      Krista Hirr on 12 Feb 12
       
      Pair students up based on ability levels. Have an advanced student work with another to create the telescope. They will get to be the "teacher" without having to single anyone out.
  • Krista Hirr on 12 Feb 12
     
    A simple way for your students make a usable telescope.
Jessica Buell

Make a Butterfly Habitat | Education.com - 1 views

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1st Grade Science Engineering and Technology Earth Science 1.4.3 1.3.5 1.3.4 1.3.2

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      Jessica Buell on 12 Feb 12
       
      A lot of ways you could adapt this for ELL learners or Special needs 1st grade
    • Jessica Buell
      Jessica Buell on 17 Feb 12
       
      Adaptions: You can adapt this activity for ELL and special needs by doing an into to the bufferfly lifecycle, you can include books, do drawings charting the life cycle. While you are doing this you can have the students make a vocabulary journal identifying vocabulary used in the butterfly life cycle. Extensions: I think ALL grades would love this activity, you would want to add things to the activity depending on the grade level. For example, for 2nd graders you can have them journal and write stories about their butterflies, 3rd grade you can have them define different types of butterfies and then see which type they have from their habitats, 4th graders can identify different locations you may find different types of butterflies, and for kindergarten you can identify differences between butterflies and moths....etc!
  • Jessica Buell on 12 Feb 12
     
    1.3.4 Describe how animals' habitats, including plants, meet their needs for food, water, shelter and an environment in which they can live. 1.3.5 Observe and describe ways in which animals and plants depend on one another for survival. 1.3.2 Observe organisms closely over a period of time in different habitats such as terrariums, aquariums, lawns and trees. Draw and write about observations. 1.4.3 Construct a simple shelter for an animal with natural and human-made materials.
Mary Jo Mack

A to Z Teacher Stuff :: Forms of Water - 2 views

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Physical Science 2.1.1 Grade 2 water

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      Mary Jo Mack on 13 Feb 12
       
      2.1.1. "Observe, describe and measure ways in which the properties of a sample of water (including volume) change or stay the same as the water is heated and cooled and then transformed into different states."
    • Mary Jo Mack
      Mary Jo Mack on 13 Feb 12
       
      This activity can be used as a cross-curricular activity as well; the teacher can require the students to use a certain number of adjectives to describe the states of the water.
  • Mary Jo Mack on 13 Feb 12
     
    This is a great way to spice up a common simple experiment demonstrating the three forms of water.
William Templeton

See Local Temperature, Think Global Climate - 1 views

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Grade 4 temperature climate Nature of Science

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      William Templeton on 09 Feb 12
       
      Make sure to emphasize the need to keep careful records as that is what makes this activity appropriate for teaching the Nature of Science.  This activity is excellent for showing children the value of records as it utilizes information from 50 years ago.  Discovering patterns and trends is also very appropriate in this area of study.  Creating a presentation of the information would offer a chance to incorporate different multiple intelligences.
  • William Templeton on 09 Feb 12
     
    A simple activity that stresses record keeping and data analysis.
William Templeton

Explore Blood Science! - 1 views

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Grade K K.3.1 Life Science

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      William Templeton on 09 Feb 12
       
      Students who finish early could try drawing the structures of blood.  If the teacher can obtain the materials, looking through a microscope at real slides of blood and draw that for a further extension.
  • William Templeton on 09 Feb 12
     
    This activity lets students create a simple and safe model of human blood.  It provides a way to make something microscopic easier for children to understand.
Brandon Appleton

Fog Chamber | Exploratorium Science Snacks - 1 views

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Grade 2 2.1.3 Physical Science

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      Brandon Appleton on 13 Feb 12
       
      This is simple for most students to take part in, but be sure to put students in pairs to help assist those with needs to put together the experiment correctly. When assessing it may require pictures to have students explain what is being done.
  • Brandon Appleton on 13 Feb 12
     
    Fun way to get students understanding water vapor and fog
Liz Dilts

ZOOM . activities . sci . Balloon Blast-Off | PBS Kids - 1 views

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Grade 6 Science Engineering Technology 6.4.2

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      Liz Dilts on 16 Feb 12
       
      6.4.2 Construct a simple device that uses potential or kinetic energy to perform work. Differentiation: Gifted students could go a step further and cover the next standard "6.4.3 Describe the transfer of energy amongst energy interactions" and do a write up on how energy was transferred during this activity
  • Liz Dilts on 16 Feb 12
     
    This is a familiar activity!  This fun activity teaches students about harnessing potential and kinetic energy!  Very good for students who need to learn or like to work in teams!  Also would be fun on a family night.
Mary Jo Mack

The Marshmallow Machine - 1 views

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6.4.2 Grade 6 design technology

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      Mary Jo Mack on 17 Feb 12
       
      6.4.2. "Construct a simple device that uses potential or kinetic energy to perform work"
    • Mary Jo Mack
      Mary Jo Mack on 18 Feb 12
       
      This is a great activity that takes this standard to a whole new level- using the body to make a model of a machine.  Once the students have completed the activity, I would challenge them to think of what we use in our every day life that is made out of machines like the "marshmallow-smashing machine." Sixth grade students will love coming up with silly noises and motions- awesome learning tool/visual for kinesthetic students!
  • Mary Jo Mack on 17 Feb 12
     
    Children are formed into groups to 'invent' a pretend machine that smashes marshmallows. Each child plays the role of a cog or part of the machine to move the marshmallow along. Children then read the story Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, a machine that digs its way to a happy ending, and recognize how technological devices affect our lives.
Liz Dilts

Melting Chocolate Experiment - Science Experiments for Kids - 1 views

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Grade 1 Physical Science 1.1.2 1.1.3

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      Liz Dilts on 15 Feb 12
       
      1.1.2 Characterize materials as solid or liquid, investigate their properties, record observations and explain the choices to others based on evidence (i.e., physical properties) 1.1.3 Experiment with simple methods for separating solids and liquids based on their physical properties. Differentiation: For gifted students, have them melt a solid in different ways (microwave, oven, stovetop, heat from sun).  Ask them to predict which will melt the fastest and then record their observations
  • Liz Dilts on 15 Feb 12
     
    Using a chocolate bar or chocolate chips students will experiment with melting the chocolate in a microwave or over a stove.  Students will make predictions and will make observations about the solid turning into a liquid.  After they have made these observations they will put the chocolate back into the freezer and make predictions and observations about what happens next.
Brandon Appleton

How To Make Paper Airplanes | Exploratorium Magazine - 1 views

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4.4.1 grade 4 grade 2 Grade 3 Science Technology Engineering

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      Brandon Appleton on 16 Feb 12
       
      Simple activity for most, but if certain students struggle, have a couple that are pre-lined to show where students need to fold, or even pre-creased to help them complete the instructions. 
    • Brandon Appleton
      Brandon Appleton on 17 Feb 12
       
      For students who struggle to follow directions have some that have dotted lines showing them where they need to fold the paper. 
  • Brandon Appleton on 16 Feb 12
     
    Good activity that children alway seem to enjoy.
Liz Dilts

Make a String Phone - Fun Science Projects for Kids - 1 views

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Grade 3 Physical Science 3.1.1 3.1.3

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      Liz Dilts on 15 Feb 12
       
      3.1.1 Generate sounds using different materials, objects and techniques. Record the sounds and then discuss and share the results. 3.1.3 Investigate and recognize that sound moves through solids, liquids and gases (e.g., air). Differentiation: Assign a student with poor fine motor skills a partner to do their hole poking for them.  With their partner, have students build their telephones with help from a peer.  Although this project may seem simple to build, students with under-developed motor skills would have great difficulty with this task.  Having a students get help from a peer would allow them to complete the task and practice working collaboratively with others.
  • Liz Dilts on 15 Feb 12
     
    In this activity, students will create a telephone using paper cups and string.  Students will use their telephones to observe how sound and vibrations travel through air.
Lori Jones

Make a Living and Non Living Scrapbook | Education.com - 1 views

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Kindergarten Nature of Science Living and Non Living Scrapbook

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      Lori Jones on 19 Feb 12
       
      Great for ESL.  Can easily be adapted for higher ability students as well.  Can also be adapted if no camera or computer is available 
  • Lori Jones on 19 Feb 12
     
    Students will use a camera to investigate and collect data on living and non-living things.  They will compare living things to non-living things, and keep a record of their findings.  (scrapbook). Extension:  Easy to extend for higher ability students by having them write their observations along with the pictures.  (i.e. compare why they categorize something as "living or non-living." ESL:  Easy activity for students with a language barrier as it is a picture driven lesson.  Students will learn through their own observations and the pictures they keep. Adaptation:  Could easily be adapted to be an internet research project or magazine research project (students cut out pictures to keep.)
William Templeton

Play the Blue Bean Counting/Addition Game - 1 views

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addition Grade K K.OA.3

shared by William Templeton on 26 Jan 12 - Cached
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      William Templeton on 26 Jan 12
       
      Any two-sided object that can rolled like a die is suitable for this activity.
    • William Templeton
      William Templeton on 28 Jan 12
       
      You could combined with lesson with a lesson on graphing as well by asking students to record how many times each math sentence occurs and graphing the result.  Since you are essentially flipping coins you should get a nice bell curve.
Lori Jones

http://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/support-files/fractionswithcolortiles.pdf - 2 views

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Grade 3 geometry grade 3 fractions with color tiles 3.G.2

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      Lori Jones on 02 Feb 12
       
      Differentiation:  Good small group activity or activity that could be independent for some, and teacher-table directed for others.
    • Lori Jones
      Lori Jones on 02 Feb 12
       
      Differentiation:  Good small group activity or activity that could be independent for some, and teacher-table directed for others.
  • Lori Jones on 02 Feb 12
     
    Fractions with color tiles.  Allows students to record their findings on graph paper.  Make a game of it by trading papers, and allowing the other student to attempt to build the other student's fraction bar without peeking at the answer.
  • Susie Beesley on 07 Feb 12
     
    I made a copy of this activity. It's simple yet effective (and I have a set of colored plastic tiles that I only use when discussing area, so this is a great additional use for them.)
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