Like adult scientists preschoolers wonder how things work and what makes things happen. We've made it easy and put this pertinent science kit together for you! The curriculum supplements support HighScope Science in the Preschool Classroom. Exclusively ou

This one of a kind center allows you to create a garden, a butterfly house, ladybug habitat, or whatever science project you wish. A spacious learning environment for your entire classroom. In use, the center is 28"H. A 5" diameter screw-on cap provides easy access. Comes in blue frame only, with a Mega-Tray, vent plug, and super plug. Remove the dome and turn the center into a Sand & Water Center. Easy to move on (4) 3" locking casters. 2 snap-on caddies are included. UPS Ground. Some assembly required. Dimensions: 21"W x 21"L x 28"H

Talk about better living through chemistry this cool kit lets you make crystals of all shapes, sizes and colors. Turn the crystals into jewelry, a crystal garden or a unique gift. The kit in...

Science Banner 60 Inch X 180 Inch. Our Personalized Science Fair Beaker Banner will inspire students to great projects. Our Personalized Science Fair Beaker Banner will inspire students to complete great projects.

Physical Science, Eighth Edition, is a straightforward, easy-to-read, but substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. It offers exceptional, straight-forward writing, complimented with useful pedagogical tools. Physical Science introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The text offers students complete coverage of the physical sciences with a level of explanation and detail appropriate for all students. The sequence of chapters in Physical Science is flexible, and the instructor can... Less

Make science easier for you to teach and for your students to understand with these exciting hands-on activities devoted to life, earth, and physical science topics. You'll find ready-to-go materials for 26 activities you can store in shoeboxes and use year after year. All content supports National Science Education Standards.

Friendly and fun host Max Orbit asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. "All About Matter" - Host Max Orbit helps students learn all about matter. Viewers will learn that everything in the universe is made of matter. Learning about the different properties, qualities and characteristics of matter will allow students to understand how environmental and human factors affect the changing world in which we live. Students will also come to know that matter is formed from tiny particles called molecules, matter takes up space and that all matter has mass. Through a combination of live-action footage, animation and graphics, children will come to... Less

Science Banner 72 Inch X 202 Inch. Our Personalized Science Fair Beaker Banner will inspire students to great projects. Our Personalized Science Fair Beaker Banner will inspire students to complete great projects.

An Introduction to Physical Science presents a survey of the physical sciences-- physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, and geology--for non-science majors. Topics are treated both descriptively and quantitatively, providing flexibility for instructors who wish to emphasize a highly descriptive approach, a highly quantitative approach, or anything in between. Time-tested pedagogical tools address the needs of a range of learning styles: concepts to be treated mathematically are consistently introduced from three perspectives (definition, word equation, symbol notation); Confidence Exercises follow in-text Examples, giving students an opportunity for immediate practice and reinforcement; and updated Spotlight On features use figures, photos, or flowcharts to visually summarize... Less

Physical Science, Seventh Edition, is a straightforward, easy-to-read, but substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. It offers exceptional, straight-forward writing, complimented with useful pedagogical tools. Tillery introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The text offers students complete coverage of the physical sciences with a level of explanation and detail appropriate for all students. The sequence of chapters in Physical Science is flexible, and the instructor can determine... Less

Behold the power of recycled items and the lowly potato - this set of 3 science projects lets you build a robot from an old beverage can, a plastic bottle windmill generator that can power an LED and a potato that powers a working alarm clock. Best of all, each project is a fun and straightforward way to teach a child about something that doesn't appear on a video screen. Ages 8+.

This is an essential knowledge text for primary science in the UK. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative, and effective teaching. The fifth edition has a number of new features, including a new self-assessment section and M level extension boxes to provide further challenge. References to the UK's 2007 Qualified Teacher Status Standards and the Early Years Foundation Stage are also included. With full coverage of the science curriculum and updated UK research summaries reflecting the latest thinking, this text is written to help trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of science.

Physical Science, Ninth Edition, is a straightforward, easy-to-read, but substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. It offers exceptional, straight-forward writing, complemented with useful pedagogical tools. Physical Science introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The text offers students complete coverage of the physical sciences with a level of explanation and detail appropriate for all students. The sequence of chapters in Physical Science is flexible, and the instructor... Less

Friendly and fun host Max Orbit asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. "All About Rocks" - Max Orbit explores the world of rocks and minerals and shares what he learns with viewers. Combining animation with live video footage, the program demonstrates how rocks are formed and how they change. Students will learn to identify minerals and identify properties of rock.

Big Bag of Science Be Amazing Toys Big Bag of Science Kit This giant kit is designed to whet the appetites of budding young scientists of all ages. With more than 70 unique, fun, hands-on science activities, this kit guarantees hours and hours of science fun. This kit covers the three areas of science (Physical, Earth and Life) as well as activities in Chemistry, Physics, Magnetism, Weather, Biology, Geology and Flight. Set up your own science lab. Amaze your friends and family with such activities as: Making water disappear Having a liquid flow uphill Making a 30' soda geyser Growing fake snow instantly Balancing 6 nails on the head of one nail - and much, much more. The re-usable zipper bag is great for storing all components when it's time to put your lab away Safety tested and... Less

Here's a great way to teach about cloud identification and classification! Each child makes their own Nature-Watch Weather Window - a hand-held frame with a variety of cloud types classified by altitude. Then, head outside and match real clouds to the photos on the Weather Window. Identify the cloud type and discuss what type of weather might follow as a result. Our exclusive activity guide provides all of the information needed to teach about cloud identification - even if the instructor has no previous knowledge on this subject. Everything you need is provided! Materials Included: all the materials you'll need to make your Weather Windows, tacky glue, our exclusive instructor's activity guide that makes planning the project easy and delivers loads of fun ideas for activities, games... Less

Make all kinds of bubbles and bubble shapes Make bubble chains, 3D bubbles, and giant bubbles Multiple award winner This hands-on exploration will give children an Educational Science Adventure that will Last a Lifetime Young Scientists make the ultimate bubble solution and use this solution to make many amazing bubbles - giant bubbles, bubble chains, three- dimensional shaped bubbles, bubbles coming out of a bubble harmonica, and much more. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. Li

With six working models to build, this Mechanical Science Levers kit shows how levers increase force and lift heavy objects and how levers can change the direction of motion. Models include a...

How do young children learn math and science?  Explori ng Science and Mathematics in a Child’s World examines the development of learning theory through twelve concept explorations on basic natural science themes.   The book models how best learning practices are constructed in classroom settings.  It also demonstrates how to apply mathematical concepts in authentic minds-on and hands-on experiences related to science.    Part One lays the foundation of child development, interrelated mathematics and science processes, and Concept Exploration design.  Concept Exploration provides an alternative approach to the usual reliance on a basis model, enabling the teacher and students to explore a wider range of design concepts.  This is outlined in Chapter Six.  Part Two contains chapters of... Less

Giving primary teachers the background knowledge they need to plan effective programs of work and answer children's questions with confidence, the Third Edition of this popular text now also includes a CD containing 200 science investigations, allowing teachers to explore the topics covered in the book with their pupils. The book relates explanations of scientific theories and concepts with children’s everyday experiences, helping teachers and trainees to think about how to present the topics, and includes lots of practical activities. It is also closely linked to the National Curriculum, with new Quick Guides on the CD clearly showing which sections of the book cover each part of each attainment target at Key Stages 1 and 2.  

Meet current science education standards with this user-friendly book and integrate fun activities into classroom to promote students’ understanding of the nature of science. Encourages teachers to move beyond teaching science as content and persuade students to think like scientists by incorporating study of science processes and the characteristics of scientific knowledge--the nature of science--into the curriculum. Written for teachers of children in grades 3-8.

Engage your students with inquiry-based lessons that help them think like scientists!   ”[This] book…has made such a difference in my teaching of science this school year. I have had some of the most amazing science lessons and activities with my students and I attribute this to what I learned from…[this] book… I have watched my 5th grade students go from being casual observers in science to making some amazing observations that I even missed. We enjoy our class investigations and the students ask for more!” --Alyce F. Surmann, Sembach Middle School   "Teachers will relate well to the author's personal stories and specific examples given in the text, especially the ones about events in his own classroom.... like having the grasshoppers escape into the classroom!" --Andrea S... Less

Flight (The Science Search Lab Series) 0768228441 Teacher s guide Flip book for students CD ROM. This kit contains items needed to perform science investigations Drinking Straws Candle Colored Thread Paper Clips Balloons Long Balloons Tape Measure Polystyrene Ball Halves Metal Washers Bamboo Skewers Foam Airplane Each of these unique inquiry based kits include hard to find science equipment 14 different investigations that support the National Science Education Standards plus a 32 page full color Teacher s Guide 20 page full color Student Flip Book and a CD ROM. The Teacher s Guide includes a complete description of each investigation along with related background information. Reproducible activity and record sheets are also included. The Student Flip Book features step by step directions... Less