Butterfly Symmetry
Students will identify patterns and color while learning the body parts of insects.
Next Generation Science Standards:
inquiry science, physical science, geometry in mathematics
Skills:
fine motor, critical thinking, logical thinking, classification
Vocabulary:
symmetry
Gravity Coasters
Students will use the force of gravity to push and pull a marble through an obstacle course of their own design. They will be given challenges to incorporate in to the track design.
Next Generation Science Standards:
earth science, inquiry science
Skills:
problem solving, logical thinking, motor skills, critical thinking
Vocabulary:
gravity
Iggy Peck Architect!
Students will implement the engineering design process and complete a design challenge inspired by Iggy Peck.
Next Generation Science Standards:
engineering as a skill, the concept of engineering
Skills:
logical thinking, communication, problem solving
Vocabulary:
architect
Marshmallow Catapult
Students will construct a marshmallow catapult and experiment with trajectory.
Next Generation Science Standards:
Physics, science as inquiry
Skills:
problem solving, team work, communication, recording observations
Vocabulary:
engineer, motion, force
Matter Matters
Students will experiment with solids, liquids and gases to study phases of matter.
Next Generation Science Standards:
unifying concepts and processes, science as inquiry, chemistry
Skills:
observation, logical thinking, simple chemistry to observe the difference between a solid, liquid and a gas
Vocabulary:
solid, liquid, gas, atom
Out of this World
Students will discover Newtons Laws of motion with hands-on activities and apply this knowledge to how scientists and engineers study the solar system. Students will hypothesize about the beginnings of our universe.
Next Generation Science Standards:
earth and space science, engineering, math, technology, inquiry science
Skills:
fine motor skills, large motor skills, communication, logical thinking
Vocabulary:
aerospace engineer
Owl Pellets
Students will dissect owl pellets, classify bones and understand what owls eat.
Next Generation Science Standards:
unifying concepts and processes, science as inquiry, biology, life science
Skills:
fine motor, observation, sorting, communication, counting
Vocabulary:
prey, ornithologist
Properties of Water
Students will identify the chemistry of water then engage in experiments to observe behavior of water under varying circumstances.
Next Generation Science Standards:
physics, earth science, science as inquiry
Skills:
fine motor, observation, communication
Vocabulary:
adhesion, cohesion, surface tension
Round Like a Ball
Students will engage in activity that teaches them about air, land and water that make planet Earth.
Next Generation Science Standards:
unifying concepts and processes, science as inquiry, physics, earth and space science
Skills:
observation, communication, logical thinking, large and small motor
Vocabulary:
rotation
Science of Snot
Students make snot and learn how mucous in our bodies helps to fight germs.
Next Generation Science Standards:
unifying concepts and processes, science as inquiry, biology
Skills:
fine motor, observation, communication, counting
Vocabulary:
mucous
Ugh a Bug
Students will go on a bug hunt, observe the difference between a bug and an insect, learn about predator and prey and make an insect to bring home.
Next Generation Science Standards:
unifying concepts and processes, science as inquiry, life science
Skills:
observation, logical thinking, and critical thinking
Vocabulary:
insect
Water Cycle
Students will experience the components of the water cycle on our planet.
Next Generation Science Standards:
earth science, inquiry science
Skills:
fine motor, logical thinking, communication
Vocabulary:
precipitation, condensation, evaporation
