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Kitchen Science: Meter Stick Drop
MultimediaVideo Discussion QuestionsIn this episode of Kitchen Science, the Wise Family completes the Meter Stick Drop Process Activity.
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Kitchen Science: Lung Capacity
MultimediaVideo Discussion QuestionsIn this episode of Kitchen Science, the Wise Family completes the Lung Capacity Process Activity.
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Kitchen Science: Lung Capacity
MultimediaVideoIn this episode of Kitchen Science, the Wise Family explores lung capacity.
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Kitchen Science: Comparing the Fat Content of Foods
MultimediaVideo Discussion QuestionsIn this episode of Kitchen Science, the Wise Family completes the Comparing the Fat Content of Foods Process Activity.
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Kitchen Science: Water Music with Soda Bottles
MultimediaVideo Discussion QuestionsIn this episode of Kitchen Science, the Wise Family completes the Water Music with Soda Bottles Process Activity.
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Kitchen Science: Build a Thermometer
MultimediaVideoIn this episode of Kitchen Science, the Wise Family completes the Build a Thermometer Process Activity.
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Kitchen Science: Electromagnets
MultimediaVideo Discussion QuestionsIn this episode of Kitchen Science, the Wise Family completes the Electromagnets Process Activity.
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Heat in the Kitchen
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book describes how heat changes foods and introduces the concept that some changes are reversible and some are not. This book is written at the middle of three reading levels.
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Chemical Changes > I.File > Kitchen Chemistry
Investigation PacksPrintable PDF ProjectableI.Files allow each student in a group to read about a specific, high-interest topic related to unit concepts. Groups then discuss several files to identify common details in order to answer a Key Question. In this I.File, students learn about chemical reactions that can occur in the kitchen and other places in the home. This I.File is written at the lowest of three reading levels.
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Heat in the Kitchen - Teaching Tips
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF ProjectableThe FOCUS Book Teaching Tips provide connections to standards, a list of enriching vocabulary words, suggested responses for all assessment questions, and teaching support for the hands-on activity.
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The Science of Baking
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book explores the chemistry of baking, including how various ingredients combine and change as heat is applied. The book is written at the middle of three reading levels.
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Top Science Stories of 2019
Printable PDF ProjectableIncludes:
- Students Take a Stand on Climate Change
- Amazon on Fire!
- New Species of 2019
- Moon News
- Robots Gain New Skills
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Top Science Stories of 2019
Printable PDF ProjectableIncludes:
- Students Take a Stand on Climate Change
- Amazon on Fire!
- New Species of 2019
- Moon News
- Robots Gain New Skills
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Top Science Stories of 2019
Printable PDF ProjectableIncludes:
- Students Take a Stand on Climate Change
- Amazon on Fire!
- New Species of 2019
- Moon News
- Robots Gain New Skills
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Controlling Water Loss from Leaves
Core MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableStudents conduct an experiment using kitchen sponges and plastic bags to model how leaves lose water through their stomata. Teaching Tips are included.
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Chemist; Chef; Dairy Worker
Additional Student MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableCareer Files help students learn about important jobs in science and how science is used in other jobs. Careers with the STEM symbol specialize in science, technology, engineering, or math. This Career File includes chemist, chef, and dairy worker.
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Shhh!
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book defines noise pollution and explores ways to reduce noise in our environment. This book is written at the highest of three reading levels.
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Electrical Safety
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book explains the potential dangers of electricity and how to stay safe around electrical equipment and devices. This book is written at the lowest of three reading levels.
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NGSS Correlations Chart
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe NGSS Correlations Chart lists the key student resources within the unit, then identifies which of the Next Generation Science Standards each resource supports. The chart correlates to relevant Performance Expectations using NGSS codes, which are explained at the end of the document. Using a variety of resources will help develop student proficiency in the skills required for each Performance Expectation.
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Process Activity Materials Lists - all units at grades 5-6
Core MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableThis file contains the materials list from every Process Activity in units at grades 5-6. The lists are organized by Life, Earth, Physical, and Process Science units. Use the lists to help plan how to obtain materials for activities you plan to teach during the school year.
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Plastic
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book explores the properties of plastic and why people use it. This book is written at the middle of three reading levels.
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Doing Work Quiz - Mid
Core MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableThe Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read the Doing Work Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the mid level book.
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Doing Work Quiz - High
Core MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableThe Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read the Doing Work Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the high level book.
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Magnets in the Home
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book discusses the many places that magnets are found in a home. This book is written at the middle of three reading levels.
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Metallurgy
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book explores how people get metals from rocks in Earth’s surface and change them to make useful objects with unique properties. This book is written at the highest of three reading levels.
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Plasma: The Fourth State
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book defines plasma and explains how it differs from other states of matter. This book is written at the middle of three reading levels.
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NGSS Correlations Chart
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe NGSS Correlations Chart lists the key student resources within the unit, then identifies which of the Next Generation Science Standards each resource supports. The chart correlates to relevant Performance Expectations using NGSS codes, which are explained at the end of the document. Using a variety of resources will help develop student proficiency in the skills required for each Performance Expectation.
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NGSS Correlations Chart
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe NGSS Correlations Chart lists the key student resources within the unit, then identifies which of the Next Generation Science Standards each resource supports. The chart correlates to relevant Performance Expectations using NGSS codes, which are explained at the end of the document. Using a variety of resources will help develop student proficiency in the skills required for each Performance Expectation.
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El calor en la cocina
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book, translated into Spanish, describes how heat changes foods and introduces the concept that some changes are reversible and some are not. This book is written at the middle of three reading levels.
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Using Magnets - Teaching Tips
Additional Teacher MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableThese Teaching Tips accompany the SAZ Adventures video "Using Magnets" and provide instructional support, including standards correlations, a vocabulary list, suggested responses to discussion questions, and an extension activity.
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Making Observations and Inferences
Core MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableStudents create fossil models by pressing or rolling small objects in clay. Then they record observations and make inferences about the fossils and the objects used to make them. Teaching Tips are included.
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Unit Resource List
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe Unit Resource List identifies all the current resources within the Mixing Matter unit. Use this list to plan which resources to use, to note printing or projecting, and to record other notes about each resource.
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Unit Resource List
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe Unit Resource List identifies all the current resources within the Magnets unit. Use this list to plan which resources to use, to note printing or projecting, and to record other notes about each resource.
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Unit Resource List
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe Unit Resource List identifies all the current resources within the Energy unit. Use this list to plan which resources to use, to note printing or projecting, and to record other notes about each resource.
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Martians--Right Here on Earth!
Printable PDF ProjectableIncludes:
- Warmer Climate, Bigger Mosquitoes
- Cats Are More Independent than Dogs
- New Car May Be Faster than a Speeding Sound Wave!
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PBL Teaching Tips - Food and Nutrition
Project-Based Learning PacksPrintable PDF ProjectableThis lesson plan accompanies the PBL Pack for this unit and guides teachers through every phase of completing the PBL project. The tips include specific standards connections, background information for teachers, vocabulary support, recommended unit resources, Web links, suggested materials, and extension ideas.
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Rubber Band Forces: Energy and Mass
Core MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableLaunch rubber bands to observe the relationship between potential and kinetic energy. Then construct a rubber band scale to compare the sizes and weights of different objects. Process Activity Teaching Tips and suggested responses are included.
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PBL Project Organizer - Mixing Matter
Project-Based Learning PacksPrintable PDF ProjectableThis series of graphic organizers and worksheets provides information to guide student teams as they complete their project.
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