Science Programs

From Night to Day (K)

SSS:SC.E.1.1, SC.E.2.1

¨ 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 our Star Lab

¨ Construct a sky scope for continued exploration 

Digging Deep: Fossil Hunt (K-2)

SSS: SC.G.2.1

¨ Define a 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 all of the fossils collected

(Outdoor Program)

Reasons for Seasons (1-2)

SSS: SC.B.1.1, SC.D.1.1, SC.E.1.1, SC.E.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 an experiment using weather instruments.

Rock and Erode (3-5)

SSS:SC.D.1.2, SC.H.2.2

¨ Learn the definition of a rock and identify the three rock types

¨ Explore rock formation and stages of the rock cycle

¨ Experiment with a stream table to understand the effects of weathering and erosion

Mineral Mystery (3-5)

SSS: SC.D1.2, SC.H.1.2

¨ 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

Hidden Gems (3-5)

SSS: SC.D.1.2, SC.H.1.2

¨ Differentiate between rocks and gems

¨ Identify gemstones and explore how gem mining is done using a flume

¨ Experiment with test kits to complete basic techniques for rock and gem identification

¨ Create a gem I.D. card to continue exploration back in the classroom

(Outdoor Activity)

Archaeology  (3-5)

SSS: SC.G.1.2, SC.G.2.2, SC.H.1.2, SC.H.3.2

¨ Differentiate between an archaeologist and paleontologist

¨ Explore Florida history by discussing “trash mounds”

¨ Examine Tequesta Native American artifacts by sifting through samples collected from a dig site

¨ Investigate the use of present artifacts to make inferences about the past lives of Tequesta Native Americans

Body Science: Healthy Habits(K-2)

SSS: SC.B.1.1, SC.F.1.1

¨ 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 healthy choices

Body Science: Cell Theory(3-5)

SSS: SC.F.1.2

¨ 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 of humans

¨ Identify some of the major body systems, organs within these systems, and how they function together

Icky Squishy Matter (K-2)

SSS: SC.A.1.1, SC.A.2.1, SC.H.1.1, SC.H.3.1

¨ 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 they actively participate in making Ooblek to continue exploration back in the classroom

Radical Reactions (3-5)

SSS: SC.A.1.2, SC.A.2.2, SC.H.1.2, SC.H.3.2

¨ 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

Color & Light (K-2)

SSS: SC.B.1.1, SC.H.1.1, SC.H.3.1

¨ Identify the color spectrum as components of white light

¨ Discover how rainbows form by using prisms

¨ Experiment with color filters and investigate bubbles

¨ Construct a discovery tool to continue exploration back in the classroom

Magnet Investigations (K-2)

SSS: SC.C.2, SC.H.1

¨ Identify properties of magnets using careful observation

¨Collaboratively work in steps to investigate the scientific process 

Participate in hands-on experiments with magnets

¨ Compare observations and ideas by sharing results with others

Good Vibrations (1-2)

SSS: SC.C.2.1

¨ 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)

SSS: SC.B.1.2, SC.C.2.2

¨ Explore the concept of electricity and identify the different types

¨ Investigate static electricity in the form of lightning

¨ Identify current electricity by building circuits

¨ Experiment with materials to differentiate between conductors and insulators

SSS: SC.B.1.2, SC.C.1.2, SC.C.2.2

¨ Explore rockets and identify their parts

¨ Investigate Newton’s Third Law of Motion through experimentation

¨ Identify the types of energy and acting forces as rockets are launched

¨ Collaboratively work in pairs to construct and launch a water rocket

(Outdoor Activity)

Build It: Simple Machines (4-5)

SSS: SC.A.1.2, SC.B.1.2, SC.C.1.2, SC.C.2.2, SC.H.3.2

*Choose One: Catapults or K'Nex Cars

¨ Investigate concepts of potential and kinetic energy and energy transfer

¨ Practice 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

(Outdoor Activity)

Electromagnets and Energy (5)

SSS: SC.A.1.2, SC.A.2.2, SC.B.1.2, SC.C.1.2, SC.C.2.2, SC.H.1.2

¨ Discuss how electricity and magnetism work together

¨ Examine the relationship between generators and motors

¨ Experiment with magnetism and motors

¨ Collect and interpret data to generate a line graph