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Science curriculum for K—5th grades.

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  • Hands-on — lead students in the doing of science and engineering.
  • Standards-aligned science lessons — Cover core standards in 1-2 hours of science per week.
  • Less prep, more learning — prep in minutes not hours. Captivate your students with short videos and discussion questions.

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We pulled three questions from our jar. Which question do you want to explore?

  • How did the funny bone get its name?

    -Caroline, 4th Grade

  • Why do we measure in feet?

    -Logan, 4th Grade

  • Why do bug bites itch?

    -Jayden, 2nd Grade

How do monarch butterflies know where to migrate?

Watch the video to discover the answer and don't forget to vote for next week's question. There are mysteries all around us. Have fun and stay curious!