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How Stuff Works "Science." http://science.howstuffworks.com/ (accessed June 2009) Explanations through text and video demonstrations.
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Student Resources
Glass, Susan. Analyze This: Understanding the Scientific Method (How to Be a Scientist), Heinemann, 2006.
Students will learn through anecdotes how the scientific method has changed our lives. It advises on planning, designing and conducting scientific investigations. This is likely too advanced as an individual text for most young readers but great to read aloud for background knowledge.
Glass, Susan. Prove It: The Scientific Method in Action (How to Be a Scientist), Heinemann, 2007.
Here is another great book in the series that brings the scientific method "to life" for students helping them connect the process to their own questions.
Kramer, Stephen and Felicia Bond. How to Think Like a Scientist, HarperCollins, 1987.
A great read-aloud chapter and reference book for first and second grade. It uses comical real life examples to help children see the benefit of using information to get to the answer as opposed to relying what others tell you or what you would like it to be.
Lehn, Barbara. What is a Scientist?, Millbrook Press, 1998.
First grade students from Willard School in Concord, MA are photographed performing science experiments in their classroom. Page by page the list of what scientists do grows with examples by the children. National Science Teachers Association winner for outstanding science trade book for children.
Lobb, Janice. Munch, Crunch, What's for Lunch, Snapdragon Publishing, 2000.
A fun look at the science of food and explains much of the vocabulary used to discuss food. Lots of food facts with many jokes throughout.
Classroom Materials
Science word wall - mix, stir, pour, scoop, cup, measure, separate, taste, experiment, food, data, compare, pieces, chunks, large, small, hard, solid, liquid.
Ingredients for recipes - Cheerios, Rice Krispies, quick rolled oats, shredded coconut, M&M minis, raisins, sugar, brown sugar, salt, butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, bananas, pears, apples, kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, melons, chicken broth, baby carrots, frozen peas, orzo or ditanili, eggs, green food coloring, ham, sour cream, non-stick spray, crackers
Cooking and serving supplies - cups, straws, paper plates, plastic knives, forks and spoons, paper towels, napkins
Cooking utensils - wooden spoons, ladle, can opener, rubber spatula, slotted spoon, whisk
Cooking equipment - electric burner or stove top, oven, blender, food processor, stock pot, large bowl, strainer or colander, skillet