This first unit in the "Science Kids" series helps students learn how to be scientists. Every activity in this packet is aligned with one of the five stages of scientific inquiry. This packet supports the Next Generation Science Standards.

The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning.

The packet includes:

• Color posters of the five stages of scientific inquiry (Click here for free sample)

• Explanation of the stages of scientific inquiry for teachers

• A two-week long, step-by step scientific investigation about balls and wagons

• Printable scientific recording sheets for tracking hypotheses and data

• Discussion guide

• Ideas for sharing student learning

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Students will learn about the concepts of magnets and magnetism through these fun and engaging investigations.

The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

This packet includes instructions for all of these investigations:

“Magnetic or Not Magnetic?”

“The Magic Paper Clip”

“Magnet Cars”

“A String of Paper Clips”

“Magnet Train”

“Magnet Detectives”

The packet also includes:

• An explanation of the Scientific Method

• Printable recording sheets for investigations

• Guide for helping students develop independent investigations

• Tips and helpful suggestions

Through hands-on investigations, students will learn what happens when colors are mixed together. The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

This packet includes:

Instructions for all of these hands-on, scientific investigations:

* "Paint Mixing" Investigation

* "Color and Water" Investigation

* "Bubbling Color" Investigation

* "Colored Lights" Investigation

* "Wandering Water" Investigation

* "Spinning Color Wheel" Investigation

* "Coffee Filter Chromatography" Investigation

* "Invent Your Own Color" final investigation

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Students will learn about buoyancy and water displacement through these engaging investigations. The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

Included in this packet are:

★Explanation of the Scientific Method for teachers

★Five sinking and floating investigations, with directions and recording sheets

★Guide for helping students plan their own individual investigations

★Guides for forming hypotheses and reflecting on students' learning

★Guide for sharing student learning

★Tips and helpful suggestions

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