Several hands-on activities/experiments for learning about light.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/iconlight.html
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K, 1-2, 3-5
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To give the students a chance to put themselves in the place of blind people, and see how they manage without the sense of sight. The students will also review all of the senses and the parts of the body that go with each sense.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Body_Systems_and_Senses/BSS00...
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K, 1-2
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This is a great way to spice up a common simple experiment demonstrating the three forms of water.
http://atozteacherstuff.com/pages/318.shtml
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1-2
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This unit introduces students to the importance of our hands and the sense of touch. Students will learn about the importance of thumbs and the use of hands for measurement.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Body_Systems_and_Senses/BSS02...
Grade Level(s):
K
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Lots of great tips and information for hatching chicks from eggs!
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/life20.html
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Preschool, K, 1-2, 3-5
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The children will learn color recognition and it also good for experiments with temperature change and what it does to water. Weather talks also.
http://atozteacherstuff.com/pages/407.shtml
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K
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Students will look inside seeds to discover the beginning of a plant, and will discuss elements that plants need to grow.
http://atozteacherstuff.com/pages/343.shtml
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K, 1-2
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This page contains books, songs, poems, language/ group activities, math activities, learning centers, art activities, snacks, and internet resources.
http://www.geocities.com/jpieczko/winter.html
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K
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The purpose of this activity is to teach elementary students about the functions of the 5 body senses.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Body_Systems_and_Senses/BSS00...
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K, 1-2, 3-5
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Students will learn to identify the four stages of a butterfly's life cycle.
http://atozteacherstuff.com/pages/276.shtml
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Preschool, K, 1-2
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Classify objects attracted and not attracted by magnets. Analyze materials of objects used. Predict the poser of a unit magnet. Make a nail magnet
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science...
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1-2, 3-5
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Students will use their knowledge of force and motion to make working leprechaun traps.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/visart17.html
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K, 1-2, 3-5
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Students will better understand how fossils are created by making their own.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/life19.html
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K, 1-2, 3-5
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Making a gauge to measure daily precipitation - from Education Place.
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/weather/rain.html
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1-2, 3-5
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Students will observe and gain a better understanding of the metamorphosing power of heat.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/earthspace14.html
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K, 1-2
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Students will imitate the movement of molecules in a variey of situations to assist them to visualize and better understand the concept of the constant motion of molecules.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/physical15.html
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K, 1-2, 3-5
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Newton's Apple - Experiment with different salt compounds to mummify an apple.
http://www.ktca.org/newtons/13/mummy.html
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1-2, 3-5, 6-8
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This is a good way to introduce the students to three parts of a tree and how they function. Extensions can be easily added such as studying the tree rings for evidence of disease, fire, and other detrimental effects on a tree.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ScienceSSMyLifeAsATree-RingsBarkCambium...
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K, 1-2, 3-5
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