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Students make a model of a current and waves, and observe how waves affect the movement of currents. Materials list, advance preparation instructions, lab hints and tips, safety tips, rubric, worksheets, and answer key are provided.

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Simple STEAM Suggestions

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Simple STEAM Suggestions

Bring Science,Technology, Engineering, Art and Math into the classroom with these fun, cross-curricular projects for ele...

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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

Break up the day and get your students moving with these movement activities for elementary students.

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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

This menu features a selection of simple and engaging student-choice indoor recess activities.

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Wave Bottle

ObjectivesStudents will observe water moving in waves.Students will discuss why waves move in similar patterns.

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Investigate Activity: Investigating Air Pollution

Students make a model air pollution detector using string and petroleum jelly, then use it to check pollution levels in ...

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Earthquake Waves

In this activity, students create model buildings from toothpicks.

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Investigate Activity: Investigating How a Greenhouse Works

Students make a model of a greenhouse and investigate how it keeps plants warm.

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Investigate Activity: Investigating Weathering

Students investigate the effects of physical and chemical weathering on chalk.

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Investigate Activity: Testing Electrical Conductivity

Students build a circuit and test materials to see if they were electrical conductors or insulators.

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