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Kindergarten: (PHYSICAL SCIENCE) Students become familiar with different kinds and forms of wood found in their homes and school environments. They compare five uniform samples of different kinds of wood, learn their names, and observe how they are alike and how they are different. Students observe how wood and water interact with each other. They observe how wood can change shape and how shape determines how the wood can be used. Students will also simulate making particle board using sawdust and a cornstarch matrix. They will also make plywood from thin strips of wood and glue.
1st and 2nd Grade: (LIFE SCIENCE) The Insect Module provides experiences that heighten students’ awareness of the diversity of animal forms. They come to know firsthand the life sequences of a number of insects. In each investigation an insect is introduced, and students observe structures and behaviors, discuss their findings, and ask questions. Students observe life cycles of insects and compare the stages of metamorphosis exhibited by each species.
3rd and 4th Grade: (PHYSICAL SCIENCE) The Magnetism and Electricity Module consists of four sequential activities, each designed to introduce or reinforce powerful and useful concepts that will be a central part of life in the 21st century. The four activities are: The Force, Making Connections, Current Attractions and Click It.
5th and 6th Grade: (LIFE SCIENCE) The Food and Nutrition module consists of four activities that help the students understand what food is, what it is made of, and how several nutrient groups contribute to good, healthful nutrition. The activities are the Fat Test, Sugar Test, Acid Test and Free Lunch (analyzing nutrition labels.
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