Get your students excited about energy and all things that move with our Hands-On Physical Science resource for grades 1-5. Combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, this resource aligns to the STEAM initiatives and Next Generation Science Standards. Study balanced and unbalanced forces by dropping different objects to measure the effect of gravity and air resistance on them. Measure the distance of lightning by watching and listening for thunder. Get into groups and make models of water, sound and light waves. Experience static electricity first hand by getting a balloon to magically stick to a wall. Describe a solid, liquid and gas around your home by its properties. Make a compound machine with your classmates by combining at least two simple machines. Each concept is paired with reproducible hands-on experiments and comprehension activities to ensure your students are engaged and fully understand the concepts. Reading passages, graphic organizers, before you read and assessment activities are included.

Introduce your primary students to the great big world of Science with our Hands-On Science BUNDLE for grades 1-5. Combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, this resource aligns to the STEAM initiatives and Next Generation Science Standards. Begin the journey with Physical Science by making a compound machine with your classmates. Experience static electricity first hand by getting a balloon to magically stick to a wall. Move on to Life Science by designing your own food chain while learning about producers, consumers and decomposers. Get a firsthand look at ecosystems by building your own terrarium. Then, explore Earth & Space Science by tracking the movement of the Moon with your own Lunar Calendar. Get into groups to make your own solar cell, windmill, or water wheel. Each concept is paired with reproducible hands-on experiments and comprehension activities to ensure your students are engaged and fully understand the concepts. Reading passages, graphic organizers, before you read and assessment activities are included.

**This is the chapter slice "Matter and Materials Gr. 1-5" from the full lesson plan "Hands-On - Physical Science"** Get your students excited about energy and all things that move with our Hands-On Physical Science resource for grades 1-5. Combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, this resource aligns to the STEAM initiatives and Next Generation Science Standards. Study balanced and unbalanced forces by dropping different objects to measure the effect of gravity and air resistance on them. Measure the distance of lightning by watching and listening for thunder. Get into groups and make models of water, sound and light waves. Experience static electricity first hand by getting a balloon to magically stick to a wall. Describe a solid, liquid and gas around your home by its properties. Make a compound machine with your classmates by combining at least two simple machines. Each concept is paired with hands-on experiments and comprehension activities to ensure your students are engaged and fully understand the concepts. Reading passages, graphic organizers, before you read and assessment activities are included.

**This is the chapter slice "Energy Gr. 1-5" from the full lesson plan "Hands-On - Physical Science"** Get your students excited about energy and all things that move with our Hands-On Physical Science resource for grades 1-5. Combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, this resource aligns to the STEAM initiatives and Next Generation Science Standards. Study balanced and unbalanced forces by dropping different objects to measure the effect of gravity and air resistance on them. Measure the distance of lightning by watching and listening for thunder. Get into groups and make models of water, sound and light waves. Experience static electricity first hand by getting a balloon to magically stick to a wall. Describe a solid, liquid and gas around your home by its properties. Make a compound machine with your classmates by combining at least two simple machines. Each concept is paired with hands-on experiments and comprehension activities to ensure your students are engaged and fully understand the concepts. Reading passages, graphic organizers, before you read and assessment activities are included.

**This is the chapter slice "Simple Machines Gr. 1-5" from the full lesson plan "Hands-On - Physical Science"** Get your students excited about energy and all things that move with our Hands-On Physical Science resource for grades 1-5. Combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, this resource aligns to the STEAM initiatives and Next Generation Science Standards. Study balanced and unbalanced forces by dropping different objects to measure the effect of gravity and air resistance on them. Measure the distance of lightning by watching and listening for thunder. Get into groups and make models of water, sound and light waves. Experience static electricity first hand by getting a balloon to magically stick to a wall. Describe a solid, liquid and gas around your home by its properties. Make a compound machine with your classmates by combining at least two simple machines. Each concept is paired with hands-on experiments and comprehension activities to ensure your students are engaged and fully understand the concepts. Reading passages, graphic organizers, before you read and assessment activities are included.

Learn about the exciting energy in these easy-to-read books. The sources, forms, uses, and conservation of energy are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid students in getting Excited About Energy. Special thanks to content consultant Paul Ohmann, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades P-4.

Give your students a kick start on learning with our Force and Motion 3-book BUNDLE. Students begin by exploring different Forces. Conduct several experiments on the force of friction and air resistance. Understand that acceleration and deceleration are examples of unbalanced forces. Next, take the mystery out of Motion. Graph the velocity of students walking home from school at different speeds. Follow directions to find your way using a treasure map. Finally, get familiar with Simple Machines. Conduct an experiment with first-class levers to study distance and force. Find the resistance force when walking up an inclined plane. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities and experiments. Aligned to the Next Generation State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

This kindergarten, STEAM-based learning workbook features hands-on experiments, projects, and activities to get kids thinking critically and creatively while having fun. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning encourages kids to experiment and engineer, to make mistakes and learn from them, and to be problem-solvers and critical thinkers--now and for life. Highlights brings "Fun with a Purpose" into this exciting approach to learning. This book features more than fifteen age-appropriate projects (using common, household materials) for kindergarteners to tinker with. Simple step-by-step instructions guide kids in exploring concepts in physical, life, and earth sciences; sprinkled in are lots of open-ended questions and prompts for further investigating. Highlights' award-winning content blends important skills with puzzles, humor, and playful art and photos, which make learning exciting and fun. The book includes parent tips for talking with kids about each project.

Discover what matter is and what it isn't. Our resource breaks down the physical and chemical properties of matter to make it more accessible to students. Start off by identifying matter as atoms, particles and molecules. Then, explore the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas. Determine whether something is transparent, opaque or translucent. List three physical changes and three chemical changes that could happen in the kitchen. Conduct an experiment to see chemical change in action. Describe the steps necessary when separating a mixture. Experiment with photosynthesis, an important chemical change. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on experiments, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

STEM Labs for Middle Grades offers activities that challenge students to apply scientific inquiry, content knowledge, and technological design to solve real-world problems. An excellent addition to your curriculum, this supplement will help cultivate studentsÕ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. --Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including math, science, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.