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9781884834332

More Than Magnets

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  • ISBN13:

    9781884834332

  • ISBN10:

    1884834337

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1997-08-01
  • Publisher: REDLEAF PRESS

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Summary

This book is an integrated manual of explorations that answer "Why" questions many young children ask

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Chapter 1 Introduction to Whole Science
1(8)
The Whole-Science Classroom
2(1)
The Whole-Science Child
3(3)
The Whole-Science Teacher
6(3)
Chapter 2 Science Displays
9(42)
Teachers' Questions
10(6)
Activities with Displays
16(35)
2.1 Food for Winter (Acorns)
16(2)
2.2 Nuts to You (Nuts and Peanuts)
18(2)
2.3 Seeds and Seed Carriers (Seeds in Autumn)
20(2)
2.4 Ornamental Gourds (Varieties of Gourds)
22(2)
2.5 Corn-ucopia (Varieties of Corn)
24(2)
2.6 Pumpkin Parade (Varieties of Pumpkins)
26(2)
2.7 Pinecone Potpourri (Varieties of Pinecones)
28(2)
2.8 Nature's Nursery (Bird Nests)
30(2)
2.9 A Spring Tradition (Varieties of Seeds)
32(2)
2.10 Tropical Wonders (Coconuts)
34(2)
2.11 Earth Treasures (Rocks and Minerals)
36(2)
2.12 Ancient Treasures (Fossils)
38(2)
2.13 Sea Treasures (Shells)
40(2)
2.14 A Walk in the Sand (Shoe Prints)
42(2)
2.15 Search for Hidden Ore (Magnets and Iron Filings)
44(2)
2.16 Crazy Climbers (Building on Magnets)
46(2)
2.17 Spin, Spin, Spin (Tops)
48(3)
Chapter 3 Machines and Pendulums
51(46)
Teacher's Questions
51(7)
Machine and Pendulum Activities
58(39)
3.1 Ramps and Things (Inclined Plane)
58(2)
3.2 Ramp Race (Inclined Plane)
60(2)
3.3 Adjustable Ramp (Inclined Plane)
62(2)
3.4 Bump, Bump, Over the Hump (Inclined Plane)
64(2)
3.5 Flip-Flop and Drop (Inclined Plane)
66(2)
3.6 Rough and Smooth (Inclined Plane)
68(2)
3.7 Open and Shut (Lever)
70(2)
3.8 Pounding and Prying (Wedge and Lever)
72(2)
3.9 Heavy or Light, Check the Height (Lever)
74(2)
3.10 Corn Plucking (Double Lever)
76(2)
3.11 Mortar and Pestle (Lever)
78(2)
3.12 Corn Grinder (Wheel and Axle, Screw)
80(2)
3.13 Pulling Down, Going Up (Vertical Pulley)
82(2)
3.14 Pulling Left, Moving Right (Horizontal Pulley)
84(2)
3.15 Round and Round and Round (Moveable Gears)
86(2)
3.16 Round and Round, Up and Down (Vertical Gears)
88(2)
3.17 Wrecking Ball (Pendulum)
90(2)
3.18 All Fall Down (Variable Weight Pendulum)
92(2)
3.19 High, Low, Over They Go (Adjustable Pendulum)
94(3)
Chapter 4 Science in the Sensory Table
97(44)
Teachers' Questions
98(6)
Sensory Table Activities
104(37)
4.1 Funnel Fun (Movement of Water)
104(2)
4.2 Funnel Board (Movement of Dry Materials)
106(2)
4.3 Sand Wheels (Movement of Dry Materials)
108(2)
4.4 Water Gears (Gear Adaptation)
110(2)
4.5 Tubing and Corks (Movement of Water)
112(2)
4.6 Plumbing Connections (Movement of Water)
114(2)
4.7 Jars and Holes (Water Pressure)
116(2)
4.8 Colander Mixtures (Filtering)
118(2)
4.9 Sifters (Filtering)
120(2)
4.10 Basters and Balls (Water Pressure)
122(2)
4.11 Water Table Apothecary (Water Pressure)
124(2)
4.12 Tongs (Double Lever)
126(2)
4.13 Net Fishing (Buoyancy)
128(2)
4.14 Sink the Boat (Buoyancy)
130(2)
4.15 Soak It Up (Absorption)
132(2)
4.16 Dry It Out (Clothesline Pulley)
134(2)
4.17 Eggbeaters and Whisks (Bubbles)
136(2)
4.18 Scrubbing Fossils (Geology)
138(3)
Chapter 5 Science in Art
141(54)
Teachers' Questions
142(6)
Art Activities
148(47)
5.1 Paintbrush Potpourri (Painting with Varieties of Brushes)
148(2)
5.2 Double Trouble (Painting with Double Brushes)
150(2)
5.3 Roller Tracks (Painting with Rollers and Brayers)
152(2)
5.4 Nature's Paintbrushes (Painting with Natural Materials)
154(2)
5.5 Sponge Prints (Painting with Pliable Materials)
156(2)
5.6 Cookie Cutter Prints (Painting with Rigid Materials)
158(2)
5.7 Marble Marvels (Painting with Marbles and Balls)
160(2)
5.8 Downhill Painting (Painting on Inclines)
162(2)
5.9 Dribble Dribble (Painting with Pulleys)
164(2)
5.10 Wheel Tracks (Painting with Wheels)
166(2)
5.11 Ellipses (Painting with Pendulums)
168(2)
5.12 Misty Creations (Painting with Sprayers)
170(2)
5.13 Squirt and Blow (Effects of Air)
172(2)
5.14 Spin-It Art (Painting with Revolving Surfaces)
174(2)
5.15 Vary the Paper (Effects of Absorption)
176(2)
5.16 Gobs of Glue (Creating Collages)
178(2)
5.17 Melting Crayons (Effects of Heat)
180(2)
5.18 Squeeze It (Exploring Playdough)
182(2)
5.19 Can You Cut It? (Cutting Playdough)
184(2)
5.20 Mash It, Smash It (Squeezing Playdough)
186(2)
5.21 Squiggles (Pressing Playdough)
188(2)
5.22 Impressions (Imprinting Playdough)
190(2)
5.23 Muted Wonders (Drawing with Chalk)
192(3)
Chapter 6 Science in Music
195(46)
Teachers' Questions
196(4)
Music Activities
200(41)
6.1 Triangle Trio (Pitch)
200(2)
6.2 Can Band (Pitch)
202(2)
6.3 Glissando Cans (Timbre, Pitch)
204(2)
6.4 Block and Wood Block (Resonance)
206(2)
6.5 Mallet Medley (Dynamics, Timbre)
208(2)
6.6 Dowel Harps (Pitch)
210(2)
6.7 Suspended Spoons (Pitch)
212(2)
6.8 Sand Blocks (Timbre)
214(2)
6.9 Surprise Box (Pitch)
216(2)
6.10 Nature's Maracas (Timbre)
218(2)
6.11 Maraca Fillers (Timbre, Dynamics)
220(2)
6.12 Maraca Containers (Timbre, Dynamics)
222(2)
6.13 Rattle Quintet (Timbre, Dynamics)
224(2)
6.14 Clay Disks (Pitch, Timbre)
226(2)
6.15 Shell Sounds (Timbre)
228(2)
6.16 Water Glasses (Pitch)
230(2)
6.17 Bottle Scale (Pitch)
232(2)
6.18 Alumiphone (Pitch)
234(2)
6.19 String Stretcher (Pitch)
236(2)
6.20 Lap Harps (Pitch)
238(3)
Chapter 7 Science in Cooking
241(28)
Teachers' Questions
242(6)
Cooking Activities
248(21)
7.1 Soup for Lunch (Vegetable Soup)
248(2)
7.2 Peel and Chop (Homemade Applesauce)
250(2)
7.3 Juice for Snack (Squeezing Orange Juice)
252(2)
7.4 Eggs for Breakfast (Scrambled Eggs)
254(2)
7.5 Baking Shapes (Soft Pretzels)
256(2)
7.6 Ice Cream in a Can (Effects of Freezing)
258(2)
7.7 Shake, Shake, Shake (Making Butter)
260(2)
7.8 Crack and Grind (Making Peanut Butter)
262(2)
7.9 Straining Fruit (Making Baby Food)
264(2)
7.10 Fruit Smoothies (Blending Fruit Shakes)
266(3)
Chapter 8 Science in Gross-Motor Areas
269(28)
Teachers' Questions
270(6)
Gross-Motor Activities
276(21)
8.1 Can You Catch It? (Incline)
276(2)
8.2 Aim for the Can (Incline)
278(2)
8.3 Send It Over, Please (Horizontal Pulley)
280(2)
8.4 Send It Up, Please (Vertical Pulley)
282(2)
8.5 Knock It Down (Pendulum Target)
284(2)
8.6 Draw an Ellipse (Tire Swing Pendulum)
286(2)
8.7 Knock It Down (Bowling)
288(2)
8.8 Stack It Up (Beanbag Target Game)
290(2)
8.9 Teeter-Totter (Balance)
292(2)
8.10 Tube Tunnels (Inclines)
294(3)
Appendix 297
A.1 Resource Information 297(2)
A.2 Terms and Definitions 299(1)
A.3 Individual Assessment Form for Science Activities 300(1)
A.4 Class Assessment Form for Science Activities 301(1)
A.5 Sample Individual Assessment for Science Displays 302(1)
A.6 Sample Individual Assessment for Machines and Pendulums 303(1)
A.7 Sample Individual Assessment for Science in the Sensory Table 304(1)
A.8 Sample Individual Assessment for Science in Art 305(1)
A.9 Sample Individual Assessment for Science in Music 306(1)
A.10 Sample Individual Assessment for Science in Gross-Motor Areas 307(1)
A.11 Sample Class Assessment for Science Activities 308

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