5 Minute Science Grades 1 3

This collection of 50 quick, mind-blowing experiments will have students clamoring for more Make a balloon scream, create a "magic wand" that moves a soda can, balance an egg, keep paper dry underwater, and more. Use these learning-rich activities to introduce a new topic, review a science concept, or bring a lesson to an exciting conclusion. Each activity requires only a few easy-to-find materials and includes background information, discussion questions, and correlations to the NGSS. Includes 50 large (8" x 5") index cards, 2 tabs (teacher demonstrations and student activities), and a sturdy storage unit (8.25" x 5.75" x 2.5").

Get students revved up for science with this collection of 50 quick, mind-blowing experiments that will have them clamoring for more. Use these learning-rich activities to introduce a new topic, review a science concept, or bring a lesson to an exciting conclusion--in just 5 minutes!

This comprehensive pack features 15 engaging topics ?including animal families, plant life cycle, clouds, volcanoes, sound, light and shadow?that support the Next Generation Science Standards. Each topic comes in a self-contained folder with an anchor text for building background knowledge, multiple copies of two hands-on investigations, companion reproducible recording sheets, management tips, plus links to an online video and bonus activities.

"Explore science in your own backyard with these quick, fun outdoor science projects."--

Hands-on investigations give scientists in grades 5–6 the skills they need for success! Skill-Building Science includes lessons, activities, and writing exercises on physical science, earth science, and life science. Biographies of scientists with accompanying activities increase student awareness of scientist as an occupation. This 128-page book includes reproducibles, aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards, and supports National Science Education Standards.

What can you do with recycled materials found in your home or at school in 30 minutes or less? How about making a pizza box oven? Clear step-by-step instructions and photos make these sustainable science projects fast, easy, and fun!

Develop interest and confidence in advanced science by building science vocabulary and math skills while exploring physical science concepts! In Strengthening Physical Science Skills, topics include matter, gravity, density, motion, simple machines, electricity, light, and more. It also includes a CD-ROM with interactive exercises that are automatically scored and printed, plus printable worksheets and reading activities. It also supports NSE standards. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

Step-by-step instructions and photos guide readers through projects that introduce them to the science of food. While shaking up butter and cooking candy, readers will learn about molecules, matter, and taste with these fast and fun projects.