Lesson 2: Observing the Past

This lesson helps learners understand how events are recorded in tree-rings as well as review basic adaptations of trees. Analysis and interpretation of tree-ring data are also covered in this lesson through two hands on activities. Lesson 2 Workshop PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan Bell Work PowerPoint Paper Tree Cookies #1 and #2 Images Coring and…

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Lesson 1: From Seeds to Giants

This lesson introduces basic concepts of tree growth and encourages learners to make observations and draw conclusions about events that occur during the lifetime of a tree. A review of tree growth processes and the structure of annual tree-rings is also covered in this lesson. Lesson 1 From Seeds to Giants PowerPoint Presentation Lesson 1:…

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STEMAZing Picture Books Activity Cards Volume 2

What’s Your Angle, Pythagoras? by Julie Ellis and Phyllis Hornung (math, geometry) Press Here, by Herve Tullet (cause and effect, algorithms) Mix It Up!, by Herve Tullet (color subtraction, physics) The Tiny Seed, by Eric Carle (plant biology) The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba (wind energy, engineering design, perseverance) Growing Patterns, by Sarah C. Campbell (Fibonacci sequence, math in nature, plant…

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STEMAZing Picture Books Activity Cards Volume 1

STEMAZING Picture Books – Volume 1 Those Darn Squirrels by Adam Rubin (engineering design process) Hello Numbers by Dr. Klemm, The Numbers Lady (numerical literacy) Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty (building bridges, architecture) I am Amelia Earhart by Brad Meltzer (girls in STEM, perseverance, aeronautics) Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty (Paper Helicopter Template) (fail to succeed, engineering) Growing…

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Rubber-Band Banjos and a Java Jive Bass

Make a hip-hoppin’ java jive bass out of an old coffee can. Put on your homemade tuxedo and conduct your own orchestra. Those are just some of the fun projects and activities you’ll enjoy as you discover the mysteries and melodies behind the science of music and sound.

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Making Musical Instruments with Kids

Written for adults, this hands-on guide demonstrates how to make easy musical instruments with children. Detailed instructions are included for making more than 60 unique instruments that are suitable for children as young as five years.

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