DESIGN SQUAD NATION . Home Come play again later! Come play again tomorrow! Best Science Experiments for Kids It is no secret that Science is one of our favorite subjects around here. As a kid myself, I was always interested in science and discovery. As a teacher, it was one of my favorite subjects, and well… now that I have kids, it is one of their favorite subjects as well. The thing about science, is that it can be intimidating, seem overwhelming with terms, and sometimes downright messy. This post might contain affiliate links for your convenience. I’ve gathered together all of our science adventures from the last year to bring you a month to month guide to planning science experiments with your kids. Science is Everywhere To get started, it is important to understand the basics of what science is, and how you can find science anywhere. Once you realize that science and discovery can happen at any age, it can be helpful to have a knowledge of the foundations of science and engineering practices that all children should start with. A Year of Science Experiments for Kids January February March May
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How to Write an Instructable The first question from every new Instructabler is "what should I write about?" The simple answer is... anything. If you have enough passion to create a project, then you have the passion to share it. Don't let that put you off. You should use an Instructable to... Show us what you have made. Elementary Curriculum Resources Energy Infobooks are the resource for many NEED activities and include an introduction to energy, information on major sources of energy, new technologies, energy conservation, electricity, climate change, and other energy information. They are available on four reading levels and are revised and updated annually. Blueprint for Success (e-publication) This essential gusdide helps educators develop effective energy education programs. It provides an outline of a basic energy curriculum unit and matrix of all curriculum options. also included within the Blueprint for Success is a sample work plan and suggestions for energy outreach activities to conduct other classes, schools, families, and communities. the Youth Awards Program Guide and Application Form can also be found in the Blueprint for Success. ElectroWorks Teacher GuideElectroWorks Student Guide This guide includes background information and hands-on experiments to explore the basic concepts of atomic structure and electricity.
Robot Rally | Robot Automaton | Kiwi Crate Robot Rally | Robot Automaton')"> My 6-year-old has always been fascinated by how things work, so I knew I had to try out this cardboard automaton with him. I love that it’s a fun way for him to play with simple machines; and it also creates a really cool art piece! To build your own automaton, you’ll need: Cardboard box (like your Kiwi Crate box) Scissors or craft knife (for grown-up use only!) Optional materials: Hot glue gun Rubber band The first step is to cut the top off the box. I traced around a drinking glass, and then cut out 4 cardboard circles. Next, the axle! Next step is positioning the skewer/axle in the box. Now for the second cam and the linkage where the two cams meet. The only trick here is to make sure the cams don’t touch the back side of the box. With the cams in place, I had my son help me test out the motion; he was delighted to discover that rotating the horizontal skewer turned both cams, which rotated the vertical skewer.
Grade 1.pdf Columbus City Schools 2015-2016 2 Revised 2015 Misconceptions - Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears is an online magazine for K-5 teachers. It lists a number of misconceptions held by students regarding the sun and seasons, including that the sun is actually moving across the sky, rather than understanding it is the Earth that is moving. - For examples of misconceptions about the sun and energy, and resources to address misconceptions through investigation, visit - NASA lists common misconceptions for all ages about the sun and the Earth at istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/istp/outreach/sunearthmiscons.html. energy can be tools to address the misconceptions that may be found at this grade level. Instructional Strategies and Resources -CCS curriculum guide lessons: The Powerful Sun (1.ESS.1) -SPRUCE RUN field trip: temperature of dark and light objects in the sun, creek at beginning and end of day Career Connections
Raging Rapids Raging Rapids is a nicely designed tile puzzle by Thinkfun (formerly Binary Arts). It consists of a raft and twelve paddlers. The paddlers are supposed to fit inside the raft, all facing the same way. Each paddler has on its base a rectangular tile, with dents and tabs along the edges so that it is shaped a bit like a jigsaw puzzle piece. The raft has a large rectangular floor, also with dents and tabs along the edges. In case you want to place the pieces back into the packaging, the arrangement used in the packaging is reproduced in the next picture. There are two challenges. It is actually a little tricky just to get all the paddlers in the raft regardless of their directions. The picture below shows the solution of the first challenge, where all paddlers face in the direction of the red rope. There are two paddlers that have a symmetrical base, namely D and E.
Grade 4.pdf Columbus City Schools 2015-2016 2 Revised 2015 Misconceptions • NSTA offers a list of landform resources at Included are guides for formative assessment techniques that can be used to determine student misconceptions about landform formation, weathering and erosion. Earth Science content at grade 4. • Funded by the National Science Foundation, Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears is an online magazine for K-5 teachers. common misconceptions about glacial movement, weathering and erosion, as well as ways to address them, visit sconceptions. Instructional Strategies and Resources -CCS curriculum guide lessons: Landforms (4.ES.1) - Fieldtrips to local caves, caverns, sinkholes, glacial areas, stream systems, lakes, etc., should be encouraged to experience Ohio geologic landforms and features first hand. surface geology of Ohio.
Mini Folded Paper Stars Who doesn’t love a project with a little magic? Today’s paper art activity, Mini Folded Paper Stars has a reveal that is definitely worth waiting for! Mini Folded Paper Stars are perfect for a rainy afternoon stuck inside, they may add a little brightness to your family’s creative day! This project is great for children ages 7+ but younger children can definitely take part by decorating them and having an adult or older sibling assist them in the cutting and folding process. Like most of the paper projects on Babble Dabble Do, Mini Folded Paper Stars use a minimum of materials. This post contains affiliate links. Today’s project is sponsored by the amazing Sakura of America. Sakura has a host of amazing projects ideas on their website. Note: I highly recommend you watch the video of the folding process. Materials Instructions Decorate & Cut Decorate the template, filling in the BLANK squares only (refer to guide on template).Cut out the template along the thick outer line. To Fold To Glue
Grade 5.pdf Columbus City Schools 2015-2016 2 Revised 2015 body moving in the Solar System before it enters Earth’s atmosphere. As that small body enters Earth’s atmosphere, it is a meteor. A meteorite is what remains from the meteor and has landed on the Earth.) -Living in outer space is an idea of the future. -We could do everything on the other planets that we do here on Earth. different.) -Pluto is a planet. -The Planets are evenly spaced. Instructional Strategies and Resources -CCS curriculum guide lessons: Out of This World- 5.ES.1 - Information about each planet in student friendly language - Bob the Alien’s tour of the Solar System has information about the Solar System written in student friendly language. -Smart Exchange Lessons: Solar System by Melissa Love, Solar System submitted by LadyLiz2012, Space Objects submitted by Billyernst about the solar system. system and space.
Kesler-Science I have been a middle school science teacher for 5 years. I have taught all three grade levels and have loved every minute of it. I am also a host on the www.EduAllStars.com podcast and the genius behind www.geniushour.com I call my teaching style controlled chaos. It's one part mad-scientist, one part internet start-up, and one part Indiana Jones. 2012-2013 District Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012 District Rookie of the Year I have a BS in Computer Information Systems from Texas State University and am currently working on my Master's in Education Administration. In addition to running teaching an 8th grade science class I also have a couple of websites that I maintain. www.keslerscience.com is where I blog my reflections and ideas. www.geniushour.com is a website that has been built to promote passions in the classroom.
Primary Curriculum Resources Primary Energy Infobook (e-publication) Energy Infobooks are the resource for many NEED activities and include an introduction to energy, information on major sources of energy, new technologies, energy conservation, electricity, climate change, and other energy information. They are available on four reading levels and are revised and updated annually. All About Trash Students learn about solid waste, its relationship to natural resources and energy, and options for handling solid waste including recycling, landfilling, and incineration. Blueprint for Success (e-publication) This essential gusdide helps educators develop effective energy education programs. Building Buddies Teacher Guide (e-publication)Building Buddies Student Guide (e-publication) Primary students are introduced to basic concepts of energy use and conservation, using the school as a learning laboratory and then extending to home energy use and conservation measures. NEED Curriculum in Spanish