Open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science.

Science curriculum for K—5^th grades.

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Hands-on — lead students in the doing of science and engineering.
NGSS-aligned and Common Core — make the transition to the Next Generation Science Standards and support Common Core.
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Spinning Sky

Sun, Moon, & Stars

This unit helps students develop the idea that the sun, moon, and stars change position in the sky in ways that are fun to watch and predict. More

Mystery 1: Sun, Shadows, & Daily Patterns

Could a statue's shadow move?

Exploration (10 min)

Activity: Moving Shadows (30 min)

Extras (1 hr)

Read-Along Mystery 2: Sun, Shadows, & Daily Patterns

What does your shadow do when you're not looking?

Book: Shadow Play (25 min)

Optional Activity: Trace Your Shadow (20 min)

Mystery 3: Sun & Daily Patterns

How can the sun help you if you're lost?

Exploration (12 min)

Activity: Sun Finder (20 min)

Extras (1 hr)

Read-Along Mystery 4: Sun & Seasonal Patterns

Why do you have to go to bed early in the summer?

Book: Time for Bed? (25 min)

Optional Activity: Summer Sunshine Reader (20 min)

Mystery 5: Stars & Daily Patterns

Why do the stars come out at night?

Exploration (15 min)

Activity: Star Projector (25 min)

Extras (2 hrs)

Read-Along Mystery 6: Stars & Seasonal Patterns

How can stars help you if you get lost?

Book: Follow the North Star (20 min)

Optional Activity: Where Is North? (25 min)