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Maria Watson

Smithsonian Education - Minerals, Crystals and Gems - 0 views

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      STANDARDS: Nature of Science 3 graders  ADAPTATIONS: Teachers can provide pictures for the different phases of the crystal growth for explanation.  The class can make class observations and generate a class census for collective observations.  This will give students who have trouble coming up observations a chance to notice things they may not have by themselves. EXTENSION: Students can grow their own crystals http://www.education.com/activity/article/borax-sparklers-growing-crystals/
Maria Watson

Grow Sparkling Borax Crystals | Activity | Education.com - 1 views

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    I have made these before at a church camp and they were very pretty. You just have to be careful with the hot water.
Caitlin Ridley

Cave Creations | Activity | Education.com - 1 views

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      Standard: 4.2.2
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      Expansion: have students make predictions about what will happen to the solution and then record changes in crystal formations as they grow.  Have student check their prediction to see whether it was accurate. 
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      ESL: practice writing observational notes will reinforce vocabulary and writing skills.  
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    It's one thing to learn that cave formations are created when dissolved minerals are deposited as water evaporates, but your budding earth scientist can do it herself. Encourage your child's interest in the world around her with this hands-on activity.
Caitlin Ridley

See the Science of Sound | Activity | Education.com - 1 views

    • Caitlin Ridley
       
      Standards: 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.NS.5
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      Expansion: Have student make predictions of what will occur to the crystals before they begin the experiment.  Have them record the results of each different type of voice.   
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      ESL: Doing this experiment in pairs with classmates will help reinforce English science vocabulary 
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    Science is fun for kids of all ages. Experiments that dazzle, models that demonstrate, and activities that fascinate are fun for children to watch and participate in. But scientific explanations are often difficult for early elementary students to grasp. By third grade, students are familiar with the scientific process, and are ready to learn the "why" behind science. Here's a quick and easy science experiment that helps to add a visual element to the science of sound. What causes sound? In this activity, your third grader will find the answer. He'll see it for himself!
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