This collection of 50 quick, mind-blowing experiments will have students clamoring for more Make a balloon scream, create a "magic wand" that moves a soda can, balance an egg, keep paper dry underwater, and more. Use these learning-rich activities to introduce a new topic, review a science concept, or bring a lesson to an exciting conclusion. Each activity requires only a few easy-to-find materials and includes background information, discussion questions, and correlations to the NGSS. Includes 50 large (8" x 5") index cards, 2 tabs (teacher demonstrations and student activities), and a sturdy storage unit (8.25" x 5.75" x 2.5").

Get students revved up for science with this collection of 50 quick, mind-blowing experiments that will have them clamoring for more. Use these learning-rich activities to introduce a new topic, review a science concept, or bring a lesson to an exciting conclusion--in just 5 minutes!

Focusing on the characters, events, and moments of genius that comprise the story of science, these 50 short reads are ideal for both read-alouds and reading assignments. The tales take just minutes to read but amply illustrate scientific principles and the evolution of science through history. Discussion questions and additional references correlate each story with elements of the science curriculum and provide direction for students to pursue their own discoveries. Stories are cross-indexed by year of occurrence and by scientist.

What can you do with recycled materials found in your home or at school in 30 minutes or less? How about making a pizza box oven? Clear step-by-step instructions and photos make these sustainable science projects fast, easy, and fun! The activities in this book use common items from around the house and keep readers learning while they're busy having fun! Projects include: Musical bottles Cardboard stethoscope Flying hoopster Balloon hovercraft Mini catapult Pizza box solar oven Mini trebuchet Balloon-powered car

Step-by-step instructions and photographs show readers how to create a paper rocket, an aluminum foil ship, their own secret code, and other rainy day projects that can be completed in thirty minutes or less.

A hands-on and fun-filled resource for teaching science to middle and high school students New in the 5-Minute Fundamentals Series, The Science Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 6-12, includes 180 easy, five-minute hook or sponge activities to capture learners' attention and introduce lessons. Divided into three units, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science; the activities cover topics based on the National Science Education Standards. All the book's activities can be done with materials that are inexpensive and easy to find Includes quick and fun "sponge" activities that are designed to engage students All the activities take about 5 minutes to complete The Science Teacher's Activity-a-Day is an ideal resource for middle and high school science teachers.

Students, heed this little rhyme: When it's science project time, Do not make goop, or glop, or grime, And never mess with mutant slime.