Introduces the concepts of behavioral and structural adaptations in animals through hands-on investigations and other projects.

Introduces basic principles of light and optics through hands-on activities and experiments.

Introduces the fundamentals of sound through hands-on experiments and activities.

Little Douggie is back but this time in fourth grade. He is still curious about everything, and his desire to find answers drives him into some amazing adventures. Douggies Super Science adventures is a collection of 14 short stories describing Douggies attempt to explore and understand the world and the laws that govern it. Each short story introduces the reader to a different scientific standard and a specific problem that Douggie wants to solve. These realistic stories will draw the reader into the mind of a young boy trying desperately to answer some amazing scientific questions. His endless energy and enthusiasm toward science will motivate readers of all ages. Readers may find that they want to try some of the investigations Douggie engages in for themselves. The stories are fun to read and make science easy to understand. Since these stories are directly aligned with the fourth grade Next Generation Science Standards, teachers can use these short stories in the classroom to introduce a new scientific concept, motivate their students, and explain scientific ideas that are typically difficult for students to understand. People love good stories, and teachers love good stories with a point. These stories offer something for everyone. Parents will enjoy reading the stories with their children and remembering what it was like to be curious.

Get ready for a wild adventure through the wonderful world of science! In Super Science: Everything You Need to Know About the World Around You, kids will uncover the mysteries of the universe, explore the depths of the ocean, and soar through the skies—all while learning cool science facts. From chemistry to space, biology to physics, this is the perfect book for curious kids who want to knowwhythings happen andhowthe world works. Spark your imagination, fuel your curiosity, and become a super scientist today!

What activities might a teacher use to help children explore the life cycle of butterflies? What does a science teacher need to conduct a "leaf safari" for students? Where can children safely enjoy hands-on experience with life in an estuary? Selecting resources to teach elementary school science can be confusing and difficult, but few decisions have greater impact on the effectiveness of science teaching. Educators will find a wealth of information and expert guidance to meet this need in Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science. A completely revised edition of the best-selling resource guide Science for Children: Resources for Teachers, this new book is an annotated guide to hands-on, inquiry-centered curriculum materials and sources of help in teaching science from kindergarten through sixth grade. (Companion volumes for middle and high school are planned.) The guide annotates about 350 curriculum packages, describing the activities involved and what students learn. Each annotation lists recommended grade levels, accompanying materials and kits or suggested equipment, and ordering information. These 400 entries were reviewed by both educators and scientists to ensure that they are accurate and current and offer students the opportunity to: Ask questions and find their own answers. Experiment productively. Develop patience, persistence, and confidence in their own ability to solve real problems. The entries in the curriculum section are grouped by scientific areaâ€"Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Multidisciplinary and Applied Scienceâ€"and by typeâ€"core materials, supplementary materials, and science activity books. Additionally, a section of references for teachers provides annotated listings of books about science and teaching, directories and guides to science trade books, and magazines that will help teachers enhance their students' science education. Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science also lists by region and state about 600 science centers, museums, and zoos where teachers can take students for interactive science experiences. Annotations highlight almost 300 facilities that make significant efforts to help teachers. Another section describes more than 100 organizations from which teachers can obtain more resources. And a section on publishers and suppliers give names and addresses of sources for materials. The guide will be invaluable to teachers, principals, administrators, teacher trainers, science curriculum specialists, and advocates of hands-on science teaching, and it will be of interest to parent-teacher organizations and parents.