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Turn to Hands-On Science--20 Themes for 20 highly motivating, classroom-tested science units that help students learn by doing. Students practice the scientific inquiry skills outlined in the National Science Education Standards. Read more below
EMC: 5000
$24.99 (USD)

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Grades 1-3

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Teacher Reproducibles, Print

EMC Number: 5000

Page Count: 208

EAN: 9781557999351

Never has hands-on science been so easy to do. The complete teacher instructions make the units easy to implement. Hands on Science-20 Themes covers important topics from Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science.

Each of the 20 units includes the following sections:

  • Teacher resource pages: materials list, objectives, preparation, background information, lab book instructions and answers, a learning visual
  • Reproducible student lab books: lab book pages present the steps for each activity and provide space for students to write observations and answers.

The topics include:

  • Aquarium
  • Sun and Shadows
  • Cold and Heat
  • Bubbles
  • Sink and Float
  • Water
  • Plants
  • Life Cycles
  • Light
  • Chemistry
  • Sound
  • Nutrition
  • Air
  • My Five Senses
  • Animal Behavior
  • Magnets
  • Color
  • Rocks and Soil
  • Weather
  • Microorganisms

This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.

Additional Resources
Name Description
Grade Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
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