These activities, for grades Kindergarten through six, bring the natural world inside, deepening student understanding of and connection to all living things. The activities begin with an exploration of soil. Teams of students design and construct terrariums for the classroom. Sowbugs, earthworms, and crickets are placed in the terrarium habitat and students observe and record changes over time. There are detailed instructions on setting up and maintaining the terrariums, along with concise and interesting biological information on a number of possible small organisms (such as sow bugs, earthworms, and snails) that can become terrarium inhabitants. Special features include an optional soil profile test for older students and making 3decomposition bags to learn more about the natural life cycle.

Terrarium Habitats

Barber, Jacqueline

Gems (Project)

Hosoume, Kimi

Science & Math

GEMS-Regents of the Univ of CA

Students travel into the Earth's ancient past to see what the world was like and how life has evolved in an engaging introduction to biological evolution. These extensive, content-rich activities combine a variety of topics that have proved very popular with students, including: observing living animals and plants; examining fossils and bones; erupting volcanoes; and creating dioramas with plastic animals.

Life Through Time: Evolutionary Activities for Grades 5-8

Beals, Kevin

Bergman, Lincoln

Parizeau, Nicole

Macpherson, Rick

Evolution

Gems

Engaging activities provide opportunities for students to explore and gain understanding about algebraic thinking. Through the Fabulous Function Machine, Professor Brangle's Balances, and the Morph Machine young students learn to solve real-world problems, building a solid foundation for tackling advanced algebraic reasoning in later grades.

Algebraic Reasoning: Professor Arbegla Introduces Variables & Functions (GEMS Teacher's Guide for Grades 3-5)

Education & Teaching

Kopp, Jaine

Schools & Teaching

Lawrence Hall of Science

Presents advice on how to foster a child's love of learning in mathematics and science, discussing helpful parental involvement, the presentation of educational opportunities, and the use of a variety of learning styles.

Spark Your Child's Success in Math and Science: Practical Advice for Parents

Parenting & Relationships

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