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It's no surprise that this partnership includes a focus on education - the goal is to inspire our young people to imagine, dream, wonder, and develop a heart to explore! The next generation of engineers, pilots, astronauts, space scientists, biologists, physicists, problem-solvers NEED to be exposed to great feats.
Help IGNITE a desire for doing hard things!
Kid Questions:
"What's up with the new suits?"- Katelyne, age 8
"That's a great question. The idea was to make a suit that was not only functional, but also looked good. It a lot of movies we see really cool space suits, but the problem was they wouldn't work in a real-life scenario. We worked incredibly hard to make them less bulky, sleek looking, and safe for the astronauts." - Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX and Tesla.
"What are the astronauts doing at the space station?" - Jamal, age 11
"Experiments! Outside of normal maintenance of the station, with increasing the number of American astronauts we be able to conduct more regular research, experimentation, regular cargo back and forth, and the opportunity for expanding commercial applications. A good example: the Dragon will be bringing back student plant experiments where we've been working on growing plants in various environments. Also, if you're more interested in daily applications in our current Covid-19 situation - many of us have been more concerned lately with access to reliable, high speed internet and bandwidth. At the space station we have the opportunity to experiment with new, more dynamic materials under specific conditions , which we can then apply directly to consumers as a result. The opportunities for advancement increases greatly."
Help IGNITE a desire for doing hard things!
Kid Questions:
"What's up with the new suits?"- Katelyne, age 8
"That's a great question. The idea was to make a suit that was not only functional, but also looked good. It a lot of movies we see really cool space suits, but the problem was they wouldn't work in a real-life scenario. We worked incredibly hard to make them less bulky, sleek looking, and safe for the astronauts." - Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX and Tesla.
"What are the astronauts doing at the space station?" - Jamal, age 11
"Experiments! Outside of normal maintenance of the station, with increasing the number of American astronauts we be able to conduct more regular research, experimentation, regular cargo back and forth, and the opportunity for expanding commercial applications. A good example: the Dragon will be bringing back student plant experiments where we've been working on growing plants in various environments. Also, if you're more interested in daily applications in our current Covid-19 situation - many of us have been more concerned lately with access to reliable, high speed internet and bandwidth. At the space station we have the opportunity to experiment with new, more dynamic materials under specific conditions , which we can then apply directly to consumers as a result. The opportunities for advancement increases greatly."
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS!Virtual field trips allow children to visit places around the world without ever leaving their homes.
Through virtual field trips, they can visit other states, countries across the globe, and even other planets. This allows children to experience places they wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Here are several FREE resources your family can use to take virtual field trips. --> Click HERE! |
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Check out these engaging science episodes. Keep a journal about what you've watched and share with a friend , family or a PLT! |
Check out this list of great
"At-Home" experiments! As always - make sure your grown-ups follow the directions :) |
Check it out! Over 10+ different scavenger hunts to spice up an a morning or afternoon walk! |
***Remember: All experiments should be done with your grown ups, eye protection and, please, be SAFE!***
ScienceFriday.com - Remote Learning Resources
Here are some free Google Doc activities and an editable template to help you incorporate phenomena-based learning at home! Definitely worth checking out and saving to your Drive!
https://www.sciencefriday.com/educational-resources/science-friday-remote-learning-kit/?fbclid=IwAR0SFQrfV5DaRnRvZBjd_VlshX1BMr_ANQhVrzlMbPvqHmo9C1Tqzk7ImnA |
A Bird Unit Study
Some of the first signs of spring are robins busily building their nests.
It's fascinating to watch them toil, lay eggs, and now wait for the hatchlings to emerge. Because robins are such a familiar sight, I decided to do some research to answer common questions about robins (and birds in general). This unit includes facts, videos, links for more information, and ideas for hands-on learning. |
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Unit Study!
Does your student love Disney's Finding Nemo and Dory movies?
Looking for activities to teach about the Great Barrier Reef? There's a whole suite of resources available. By topic, by grade, there's a range suited to various subjects but mainly sciences or geography. Lots of worksheets or printable activities! Enjoy the learning! CLICK HERE for access to the Great Barrier Reef |
TurtleBay Exploration Park TV!
The Turtle Bay Exploration Park has closed its doors as Northern California residents deal with the impacts of the Coronavirus outbreak. But that doesn’t mean the educational programs have stopped.
The Redding museum has launched Turtle Bay TV to allow its educational programs to reach the community during California’s “shelter-in-place” mandate, including an entire library of videos. In the library, viewers can watch videos about the park’s animals, past and present exhibitions, and the gardens of the property all for free. Watch NOW at turtlebay.org or click the image --> |
Mystery Doug
These short videos introduce a fun, intriguing science question from various students. There's even an opportunity for you and your student to ask your own question at the end of the video!
Take a moment to sign up for your own account, which is FREE! When you're done watching talk about what you learned that was something new or interesting! Or take a minute or two to write or diagram (draw with labels) about what you watched. Keep a "Mystery Science" journal at home. |
BrainPop & BrainPop Jr.
BrainPop & BrainPop Jr. offer a variety of topics for you and your student to explore. Pick a subject and find a theme to dive into!
This site is currently FREE, however CORE does have a school account you can request through your PLT. -BrainPOP recommended for 5-8th grades -BrainPOP Jr. for K-4th *Available online, iTunes App Store and Android. |
Steve Spangler is a best-selling author, educator and Emmy award-winning television host who finds the most creative ways to make science fun. With more than 1,300 television appearances and multiple Emmy awards to his credit, Steve is also a regular guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show where she dubbed him America’s Science Teacher. He hosts his own nationally syndicated television series called DIY Sci where viewers learn how to use do-it-yourself experiments to amaze friends.
Check out his website and Experiment Library or see weekly LIVE videos via Facebook! -->Click HERE to go to SteveSpangler.com |
Quest Cornell Ornithology K-12 Education Activities and Resources
Ready to go on a family quest? Join families around the nation on an exploration adventure. Pick a quest and share it with us on our Facebook group! Chose between outdoor or indoor activities, mix it up! As always, please use your best judgement and follow local recommendations for being outside. Don’t forget to view the activities that go with each lesson!
Week 1 Quests
LOOK FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKS #2-6! ---> HERE! |
Science Sparks
If you’re looking for a great science experiment you’ve come to the right place. Science Sparks is bursting with easy science experiments for kids of all ages.
Discover our fun facts, cool science experiments, FREE science printables, awesome science fair projects and super STEM challenges! https://www.science-sparks.com/ |
Fairfield County Park District Kids Activities & Printables
Itching to get outside? Look no further for a huge selection of printable coloring and infographic pages for you and your curious naturalist!
Explore northern California's birds, reptiles, amphibians, wildflowers, mammals, insects, and so much more! --> CLICK HERE! |
Special Events:
Join Steve for a Facebook LIVE events going on throughout the covid-19 shelter-in-place weeks!
This is the perfect time to gather the kids around and bring any questions or comments you have. |
Doug is inviting students into his home for a LIVE, 20-minute science show. He’ll answer real kids’ questions about the current situation we’re all dealing with, as well as share a few fun surprises.
Families, make this part of your lesson plan for next Tuesday! Mystery Doug Livestream - More dates to come! mysteryscience.com/live |
Tappity
Tappity teaches 200+ science topics with fun experiments, stories, and games. K-5 Science for Kids - Tappity is a great app that is like having the perfect science teacher available for children all of the time. Whatever branches of science a 4 to 10-year-old child might be interested in or are covering at school, they will be entertained and enthralled by its coverage here. Their content is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for K-5th Grade. |
TinyBop App Suite
Each of the 11 Explorer’s Library apps is an interactive model that lets kids explore the invisible and awesome wonders of our world. Kids ages 4+ develop foundational science literacy. Each of the 7 Digital Toys app is an open-ended construction kit that lets kids build, test, and play with anything they can imagine. Kids ages 4+ develop creative-thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling skills. |
Bobo Explores Light
Kids can dive into the science of photosynthesis, holograms and more in Bobo Explores Light. This app is a science storybook covering 21 topics all related to light, and it includes videos and mini-games hosted by the energetic robot Bobo. If your kids aren’t readers yet, the app isn’t narrated, so it’s not an easy one for younger kids to play alone. But, it is fun enough that you’ll enjoy settling in together to read aloud and explore light together. Recommended for ages 9–11. |
Coaster Physics
Force, speed and kinetic energy are all physics concepts that might sound boring to your kids at first — until they get their hands on Coaster Physics. Kids who love zooming through the air at amusement parks will be crazy about designing their own roller coaster tracks in this innovative app. Coaster designers must learn and apply physics concepts like kinetic energy, speed and acceleration in an easy-to-use interface in order to really make their coasters fly. |