Science
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Geomag™ Education Kit, Shape & Space Panels
$199.00
Made up of magnetic rods, steel spheres and different shaped panels, this Swiss-made product is the symbol of the magnetic construction system that has brought worldwide recognition to the Geomag brand. Thanks to these simple components and the magic of magnetism, endless 3D structures can be created with total freedom of imagination and creativity.
By reinforcing the concepts of Euclidean geometry with 2D polygons, 3D forms and much more as they build concrete models and make real-life comparisons, students then enjoy elaborating their models in a creative, stimulating and productive classroom environment. This concrete approach to understanding abstract concepts gives students a head start. Contained in a plastic Gratnells SmartCase® for easy storage. 324 pieces.
TEACHING TOPICS
- Constructing 2D and 3D shapes
- Perimeters and areas, doubling/halving
- Triangles and quadrilateral shapes
- Pyramids, quadrangles, triangles, octagons, hexagons
- Repeating sequences and tessellation
- Parallel and mirror lines
- Symmetry and rotational symmetry
- Distinguishing between straight and turning movements/recognizing 1/2 and 1/4 turns
- Visualizing and describing shapes, movements and transformations
- Applying numeracy skills to other areas of learning
- Collecting and recording data/analyzing and explaining results and procedures
- Solving problems by breaking down into smaller tasks
$19.99
180 Days of Science for Second Grade provides teachers and parents with 180 days of daily practiceto build students' science content-area knowledge. The quick, diagnostic-based activities allow busy teachers to cover science content daily. Through these weekly units, grade 2 students will analyze and evaluate scientific data and scenarios, answer constructed response questions, improve their understanding of science and engineering practices, and increase their critical thinking and reasoning skills. Each week will assess students' knowledge of grade-level science content, and focuses on a grade-level topic within one of three science strands: physical science, life science, and Earth and space science. By integrating scientific practices, language arts and math concepts, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts, this resource helps teachers meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and state standards in their classrooms. With these daily activities, students will learn to think like scientists in no time! Digital files are included.
Science/Habitat Center, Chocolate
$312.95
Spacious 18" x 18" x 18" enclosure for a wide variety of nature observations. 5" screw-on cap for easy access. Remove top and use bottom for sand and water play. Mega-tray and 2 clip-on caddies included. 3" locking casters. 21" x 21" x 28" high. Weight 37 lbs. Additional shipping charges apply.
Calendar & Weather Pocket Chart
$36.99
Engage children in learning about seasonal happenings and weather with our illustrated chart. • Features 136 double-sided, full-color cards with numbers, days, months, years, holidays, celebrations, seasons and weather conditions • Invites children to update the chart daily; pictures let you include children who aren't yet reading • Provides storage pockets that hold all cards • Includes Activity Guide • Sturdy flame-retardant vinyl chart with hanging grommets measures 30.75"L x 44.25"H • Ages 3-6
Healthy Living Learning Charts Combo Pack
$14.99
Capture children's interest with eye-catching charts that present learning in a big and colorful way. Five-chart pack for PreK-Grade 2 includes charts aimed at modeling concepts for healthy living: Five Senses, Fruits, Parts of the Body, Vegetables, and Washing Your Hands. 17" x 22" each, with activities and reproducibles on each chart back.
$15.99
Food books help students recognize the food groups, understand their nutritional requirements, identify careers associated with food production and demonstrate an awareness of the global nature of our food resources. The Human Body books help students learn about senses, body parts, organs, skeleton, blood and good health. Cells, Tissues & Organs focuses on the structure and function of cells in plants and animals and on the organization of cells into tissues, and organ systems. 64-96 pages. The Human Body. Grades 4–6
$24.99
See what happens above and beneath the soil! Ages 5-11 See plant science in action from roots to leaves. Features transparent, self-supporting window planter that allows students to view what happens beneath the soil as plants sprout, develop roots and grow tall. Includes bean and pea seed packets, enriched soil for optimum growth, step-by-step instructions, suggested activities, and journal pages for writing about observations. Planter stands on a windowsill or tabletop.
$29.99
These real science tools are perfectly sized for little hands! Put this powerful assortment of resources right to work with the accompanying selection of hands on science activity cards. Provides accurate measurement markings to support rigorous investigations. Encourages inquiry with 10 double-sided Activity Cards that reinforce science process skills, living and nonliving things, physical science, senses and more Includes durable, unbreakable beaker, magnifying glass, funnel, eyedropper, flask, tweezers, goggles, large 6" test tube and stand, 2 small test tubes with lids and stand, plus an Activity Guide.
Rock 'N Learn® Earth Science DVD
$19.99
Marko the Pencil makes it easy to understand and remember science concepts. Learn about the Solar System, weather, the water cycle, geology, properties of minerals, volcanoes, plate tectonics, weathering, topography, erosion, energy resources, and energy conservation. An excellent tool to prepare for any earth science test. Meets National Science Education Standards. Approx. 61 min. Grades 3-8.
Square Tiles, Brights, Set of 400
$29.99
Watch your children explore and build colorful patterns with these 1" plastic tiles. Set includes 400 color tiles in four colors packaged in a reusable storage bucket. Activity Guide included. Grades PreK+
GeoSafari® MicroPro Elite™ Microscope, 98-Piece Set
$89.99
The glass optics and power settings from 50x to 900x provide young scientists with superior precision viewing. Kit includes professionally prepared slides as well as everything you need to make your own specimen slides. Features a camera mount so you can photograph your findings and a projection/drawing device to display images for tracing or group viewing. The high-quality components include a built-in color-filter wheel, interchangeable eyepieces, and die-cast metal body. Light requires 2 “AA” batteries, not included.
$19.99
180 Days of Science for Sixth Grade provides teachers and parents with 180 days of daily practiceto build students' science content-area knowledge. The quick, diagnostic-based activities allow busy teachers to cover science content daily. Through these weekly units, grade 6 students will analyze and evaluate scientific data and scenarios, answer constructed response questions, improve their understanding of science and engineering practices, and increase their critical thinking and reasoning skills. Each week will assess students' knowledge of grade-level science content, and focuses on a grade-level topic within one of three science strands: physical science, life science, and Earth and space science. By integrating scientific practices, language arts and math concepts, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts, this resource helps teachers meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and state standards in their classrooms. With these daily activities, students will learn to think like scientists in no time! Digital files are included.