Science

5 images representing the senses of hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting and touching

Students develop and apply observing, comparing & contrasting and predicting skills as they explore the properties of common liquids and solids.

Students develop and apply Observing, Comparing & Contrasting and Sorting & Classifying skills as they explore the forces of push and pull acting on everyday objects.

7 images of some objects that can reflect light such as mirrors, Mylar balloons and water

8 images of different lunar phases showing the portion of the Moon lit by the Sun as the Moon orbits the Earth and as seen by us on Earth

Students investigate the properties of a variety of everyday solids (powders) and liquids to determine the identity of an unknown solid (mystery powder).

Students develop and apply comparing & contrasting, observing, and predicting as they investigate the properties of familiar objects and materials.

10 images of some spherical objects such as golf balls and tennis balls that are made of different materials and used for specific purposes

Students develop and apply the skills of observing, comparing & contrasting, and communicating as they explore life cycles of familiar plants.

9 images of plants in some large naturally occuring habitats called biomes such as tundra, grasslands and boreal forests

6 images of some seedlings sprouting as one of the stages towards full plant growth

10 images showing some stages of plant growth from planting to sprouts growing to harvesting

15 images of some products created by humans and are made from plants such as shelter, food and clothing

8 images representing some of the needs of plants for healthy growth such as water, nutrients and light

12 images of some major parts of plants such as stems, roots, flowers and leaves