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Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Recording Observations: What Do You See?
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Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Pre-K
Physical Science
Children hone their powers of observation using this worksheet template.
Worksheet
Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Worksheet
Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Children hone their powers of observation using this worksheet template.
Pre-K
Physical Science
Worksheet
Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
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Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
Kindergarten
Writing
This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.
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Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
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Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.
Kindergarten
Writing
Activity
Play the Senses Guessing Game
Play the Senses Guessing Game
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
Kindergarten
Life Science
In this fun guessing game, your child uses his sense of smell and taste to figure out what is in the container. Here's how to play:
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
Play the Senses Guessing Game
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
In this fun guessing game, your child uses his sense of smell and taste to figure out what is in the container. Here's how to play:
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Different Textures
Different Textures
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Different Textures
Kindergarten
Life Science
Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!
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Different Textures
Different Textures
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Different Textures
Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Sound Scavenger Hunt
Sound Scavenger Hunt
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Sound Scavenger Hunt
Kindergarten
Life Science
In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!
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Sound Scavenger Hunt
Sound Scavenger Hunt
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Sound Scavenger Hunt
In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Hidden Objects
Hidden Objects
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Hidden Objects
Kindergarten
Life Science
Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.
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Hidden Objects
Hidden Objects
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Hidden Objects
Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
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Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Use popcorn in this tasty experiment to explore the five senses at home with your kindergartener!
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Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
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Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
Use popcorn in this tasty experiment to explore the five senses at home with your kindergartener!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Celery Experiment
Celery Experiment
Worksheet
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Celery Experiment
First Grade
Life Science
Learn more about how plants work with this cool celery experiment! Use this worksheet to help you record your observations after doing this experiment.
Worksheet
Celery Experiment
Celery Experiment
Worksheet
Celery Experiment
Learn more about how plants work with this cool celery experiment! Use this worksheet to help you record your observations after doing this experiment.
First Grade
Life Science
Worksheet
Shaving Cream Paintings
Shaving Cream Paintings
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Shaving Cream Paintings
Kindergarten
Life Science
Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.
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Shaving Cream Paintings
Shaving Cream Paintings
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Shaving Cream Paintings
Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Five Senses Weather
Five Senses Weather
Lesson Plan
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Five Senses Weather
Kindergarten
Life Science
This science and writing inspired lesson combines the five senses with weather predictions! Kindergarten students will love practicing their observation skills as they imagine tomorrow’s weather.
Lesson Plan
Five Senses Weather
Five Senses Weather
Lesson Plan
Five Senses Weather
This science and writing inspired lesson combines the five senses with weather predictions! Kindergarten students will love practicing their observation skills as they imagine tomorrow’s weather.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Lesson Plan
Creating Sound Through Vibrations
Creating Sound Through Vibrations
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Creating Sound Through Vibrations
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.
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Creating Sound Through Vibrations
Creating Sound Through Vibrations
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Creating Sound Through Vibrations
This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Chromatography for Kids
Chromatography for Kids
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Chromatography for Kids
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Help your child explore chromatography, which is the process of separating colors or pigments, and create a neat art project in the process!
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Chromatography for Kids
Chromatography for Kids
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Chromatography for Kids
Help your child explore chromatography, which is the process of separating colors or pigments, and create a neat art project in the process!
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Activity
Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
Pre-K
Handwriting
By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!
Pre-K
Handwriting
Activity
Track the Weather with Weather Charts
Track the Weather with Weather Charts
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Track the Weather with Weather Charts
Third Grade
Measurement
Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.
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Track the Weather with Weather Charts
Track the Weather with Weather Charts
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Track the Weather with Weather Charts
Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.
Third Grade
Measurement
Activity
Everyday Darwin: Create a Nature Journal
Everyday Darwin: Create a Nature Journal
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Everyday Darwin: Create a Nature Journal
Third Grade
Writing
In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.
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Everyday Darwin: Create a Nature Journal
Everyday Darwin: Create a Nature Journal
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Everyday Darwin: Create a Nature Journal
In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.
Third Grade
Writing
Activity
Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
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Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
Second Grade
Earth and Space Science
Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!
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Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
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Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!
Second Grade
Earth and Space Science
Activity
The Scratch Test: Testing a Rock's Hardness
The Scratch Test: Testing a Rock's Hardness
Activity
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The Scratch Test: Testing a Rock's Hardness
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.
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The Scratch Test: Testing a Rock's Hardness
The Scratch Test: Testing a Rock's Hardness
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The Scratch Test: Testing a Rock's Hardness
This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Taste Experiment
Taste Experiment
Worksheet
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Taste Experiment
Kindergarten
Life Science
Sometimes your senses can play tricks on you. Experiment with your sense of taste and your sense of smell with this simple experiment!
Worksheet
Taste Experiment
Taste Experiment
Worksheet
Taste Experiment
Sometimes your senses can play tricks on you. Experiment with your sense of taste and your sense of smell with this simple experiment!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Worksheet
Take a Nature Walk
Take a Nature Walk
Worksheet
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Take a Nature Walk
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Encourage your child to take a nature walk, using the prompts on this worksheet to write and draw their observations of plants, animals, sounds, and more.
Worksheet
Take a Nature Walk
Take a Nature Walk
Worksheet
Take a Nature Walk
Encourage your child to take a nature walk, using the prompts on this worksheet to write and draw their observations of plants, animals, sounds, and more.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Worksheet
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Activity
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Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Kindergarten
Life Science
Create your very own scented hand sanitizer that will help your child to keep those nasty germs at bay!
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Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
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Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Create your very own scented hand sanitizer that will help your child to keep those nasty germs at bay!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Activity
Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Tree Texture
Tree Texture
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Tree Texture
Kindergarten
Measurement
Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations
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Tree Texture
Tree Texture
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Tree Texture
Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations
Kindergarten
Measurement
Activity
Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Activity
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Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Use this fun activity to make an optical illusion picture that helps your kindergartener explore the sense of sight, and sharpen his observation skills!
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Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
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Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Use this fun activity to make an optical illusion picture that helps your kindergartener explore the sense of sight, and sharpen his observation skills!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Make a Geoboard!
Make a Geoboard!
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Make a Geoboard!
Kindergarten
Geometry
This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.
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Make a Geoboard!
Make a Geoboard!
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Make a Geoboard!
This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.
Kindergarten
Geometry
Activity
A Five Senses Adventure
A Five Senses Adventure
Lesson Plan
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A Five Senses Adventure
Kindergarten
Phonics
This five senses inspired lesson will get your students excited about using their observation skills as they go on a classroom scavenger hunt!
Lesson Plan
A Five Senses Adventure
A Five Senses Adventure
Lesson Plan
A Five Senses Adventure
This five senses inspired lesson will get your students excited about using their observation skills as they go on a classroom scavenger hunt!
Kindergarten
Phonics
Lesson Plan
Investigate Magnetic Attraction
Investigate Magnetic Attraction
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Investigate Magnetic Attraction
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.
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Investigate Magnetic Attraction
Investigate Magnetic Attraction
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Investigate Magnetic Attraction
Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Activity
Make a Handprint Butterfly
Make a Handprint Butterfly
Activity
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Make a Handprint Butterfly
Kindergarten
Life Science
Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.
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Make a Handprint Butterfly
Make a Handprint Butterfly
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Make a Handprint Butterfly
Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Cute Snowman
Cute Snowman
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Cute Snowman
First Grade
Life Science
This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.
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Cute Snowman
Cute Snowman
Activity
Cute Snowman
This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.
First Grade
Life Science
Activity
Magnet Art
Magnet Art
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Magnet Art
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Help your kindergarten or first grade child use his creativity to make a beautiful magnetic patterned structure while discovering the wonders of magnets.
Activity
Magnet Art
Magnet Art
Activity
Magnet Art
Help your kindergarten or first grade child use his creativity to make a beautiful magnetic patterned structure while discovering the wonders of magnets.
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Activity
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Activity
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Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Kindergarten
Life Science
Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.
Activity
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Activity
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.
Kindergarten
Life Science
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