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Body Science: Healthy Habits (K-2)
- Identify that living things grow and change.
- Understand that people need food for survival.
- Explore the concept of nutrition and its importance for growth and function.
- Investigate foods to learn how to make healthier choices.
Body Science: Cell Theory (3-5)
- Identify that all living organisms are made of cells.
- Investigate the structure and function of cells.
- Explore the concept of cells as building blocks for tissues, organs, and body systems.
- Identify some of the major body systems, organs within these systems, and how they function together.
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Icky Squishy Matter (K-2)
- Explore the concept of matter and its various states.
- Discuss how chemistry is used in everyday life.
- Observe a chemical reaction and phase changes.
- Model safe laboratory procedures as students actively participate in making a take-home gooey concoction.
Radical Reactions (3-5)
- Review the definition of chemistry and matter.
- Differentiate between chemical and physical reactions.
- Incorporate steps of the scientific method through observation and experimentation.
- Model safe laboratory procedures while recording and interpreting results.
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From Night to Day (K)
- Identify that the sun provides energy in the form of light and heat.
- Investigate the position of the sun in the sky as it appears to change throughout the day.
- Explore the night sky in the Star Lab.
- Construct a sky scope for continued exploration.
Digging Deep: Fossil Hunt (K-2)
- Define “fossil” and discuss fossil formation and types.
- Work in teams in our sand site to uncover and identify fossils.
- Discover the origin and identity of the fossils collected.
Reasons for Seasons (1-2)
- Identify that the Earth revolves around the sun.
- Discuss how the sun provides energy in the form of light and heat.
- Examine patterns in weather, comparing Florida to other areas in the U.S.
- Construct and experiment with weather instruments.
Rock and Erode (3-5)
- Investigate the properties of rocks and identify the three rock groups.
- Explore rock formation and stages of the rock cycle.
- Experiment with a stream table to understand the effects of weather and erosion on rocks.
Mineral Mystery (3-5)
- Learn the properties of minerals.
- Identify minerals and their uses in our daily lives.
- Investigate basic techniques used to identify minerals with the use of test kits.
- Record and interpret data to compare and identify unknown minerals.
Archaeology (3-5)
- Differentiate between archaeology and paleontology.
- Explore Florida history by discussing “trash mounds.”
- Examine Tequesta Native American artifacts by sifting through samples from a dig site.
- Make inferences about the lives of Tequesta Native Americans.
Physics: return to top
Magnet Investigations (K-2)
- Identify properties of magnets using careful observation.
- Work collaboratively to investigate the steps of the scientific process.
- Participate in hands-on experiments with magnets.
- Compare observations and ideas by sharing results with others.
Good Vibrations (1-2)
- Explore the concept of vibrations.
- Identify that sound is caused by vibrations that travel in waves through different media.
- Experiment at centers to understand how sound is made.
- Construct a musical instrument for continued exploration back in the classroom.
Electrical Encounters (3-4)
- Explore the concept of electricity and identify the different types.
- Investigate static electricity in the form of lightning.
- Examine current electricity by building circuits.
- Experiment with materials to differentiate between conductors and insulators.
3-2-1 Blast-Off: Forces and Motion (3-5)
- Explore rockets and identify the parts.
- Investigate Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
- Identify types of energy and acting forces during a rocket launch.
- Collaboratively work in pairs to construct and launch a water rocket.
Build It: Simple Machines (4-5)
Using K’Nex Cars,
- Investigate the concepts of potential and kinetic energy and energy transfer.
- Practice the steps of the scientific method while conducting experiments.
- Work in teams to design and test an experimental model.
- Discuss the forces affecting the outcome of the experimental design.
Science Skill Building: return to top
Know Your Rock (1-2)
- Learn what it means to make observations using one or more of the five senses.
- Collectively describe an object in as much detail as possible.
- Explore the definition of a rock by actively participating in “My Secret Rock.”
- Discover different types of rocks in a rock dig.
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