K - 2 Curriculum Home Connections
Recycling: Old Made NewIn this lesson, students explore different items that can be recycled and observe and compare the differences between various paper products. Then students work together to make recycled paper. Download activity |
In the MixIn this lesson, students cooperate as engineers to solve a real world problem. Given a container filled with water mixed with soil, Styrofoam, pebbles, and leaves, students use a variety of filtering tools to create a cleaner water sample. Download activity |
Light and ShadowThe purpose of this lesson is to provide students with a foundational understanding of light by enabling them to explore how light interacts with different objects and to discover relationships between light and shadow. Download activity |
Stick together: Fun with AdhesivesWhen an art teacher runs out of glue for her classes, students work together as engineering teams to create a formula for homemade glue. Then students test their glue concoctions using various materials (e.g. paper, cardboard). Download activity |
Links and Resources
- How Stuff Works!
- ScienceChannel.com
- DiscoveryNews.com
- Science.gov
- 3M.com
- Discovery Education's Classroom Resources: Free tools and more information for teachers, students and parents
- Science Homework Help: Videos, virtual labs and interactive tools to help you master the basics
- Science Fair Central: Project ideas and tips
- Learning Adventures
- National Youth Science Foundation
- Minnesota STEM Initiative