Danny always strikes out, but in a dream he plays baseball with the moon and stars and finds it an eminently satisfying experience.

Eleanor and her grandmother make matzo balls in preparation for the Passover meal.

Introduces readers to the basics of space in lessons that can be done with everyday items from around your house.

Why doesn't the Moon fall to Earth? Why do the seasons change? What is parallax? How can you simulate weightlessness on Earth? Young scientists will explore the solar system through applied space science answering questions about space. The far-out space experiments in this book will help students make a model of a lunar eclipse, build a spectroscope, and more. Many experiments include ideas students can use for science fair projects.

The 16 lessons in this module introduce students to the solar system through an investigation of the planets and the sun. Students explore the earth/sun relationship in terms of the day/night cycle and the year cycle. As well, students investigate the characteristics of the moon, its phases, and its eclipses. Students also explore gravity and the constellations, and the history of space exploration.Also included:materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals The module offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that young students use and develop during scientific inquiry), a list of children's books and websites related to the science topics introduced, and a classroom assessment plan with record-keeping templates.

Emily Hunt's 15-Minute STEM Book 2: More quick, creative science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities for 5-11-year-olds offers a stimulating selection of easy-to-resource STEM activities designed to engage and inspire young learners. Like most teachers and parents, you probably recognise STEM as being an important priority area for modern education. You may, however, be wondering: - What does STEM education look like for young learners? - How do I get children excited about STEM education? - How can children learn STEM skills in just 15 minutes? - What equipment do I need to teach STEM activities? Enter 15-minute STEM with the answers! Full of engaging and practical ideas, this innovative resource builds on the success of Emily's 15-Minute STEM (ISBN 978-178583335-9) and reassures teachers and parents that they don't need to be experts to deliver high-quality STEM education. Each of the 40 activities includes step-by-step instructions, takes just 15 minutes to complete and can be resourced from everyday materials found in the classroom or at home. This means that, with minimal preparation, teachers and parents can slot these cross-curricular activities into an otherwise busy day - simultaneously broadening children's learning and piquing their curiosity about the world around them. Accompanying instructions are phrased in a way that encourages the children to lead the learning and exploration, and opportunities for further investigation are provided in order to broaden the learning focus. Hand-drawn illustrations and full colour photographs are also included alongside each activity to give an idea of what the end results might look like. The activities make connections to real-world scenarios and have been linked to conceptually similar STEM-related careers - all of which are individually profiled in a glossary at the back of the book. The practical, problem-solving element of each activity offers a great way for children to develop important soft skills such as creativity, critical thinking and spatial awareness. Suitable for both educators and parents of young children.

What do your students know-- or think they know-- about what causes night and day, why days are shorter in winter, and how to tell a planet from a star? Find out with this book on astronomy, the latest in NSTA' s popular Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. The 45 astronomy probes provide situations that will pique your students' interest while helping you understand how your students think about key ideas related to the universe and how it operates. The book is organized into five sections: the Nature of Planet Earth; the Sun-Earth System; Modeling the Moon; Dynamic Solar System; and Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe. As the authors note, it' s not always easy to help students untangle mistaken ideas. Using this powerful set of tools to identify students' preconceptions is an excellent first step to helping your students achieve scientific understanding.