Resources to help 3rd-grade students reflect on their scientific discoveries at the Springfield Science Museum, covering the observatory, light and sound lab, and animal programs.
Fifth-grade maestros perform advanced testing on conductivity, solubility, and mass to restore power to a science lab. Comprehensive STAAR review and engineering design.
Fourth-grade detectives classify matter using temperature, magnetism, and relative density to solve a water filtration mystery. Includes STAAR-aligned assessment questions.
Third-grade pilots test mass, magnetism, and buoyancy to recover sunken treasure. Explores the properties of solids, liquids, and gases including shape and volume.
Second-grade engineers investigate texture, flexibility, and physical states of matter to design components for an astronaut's spacesuit. Distinguishes between solids and liquids.
First-grade agents classify objects by size, weight, and multiple observable attributes to help a superhero organize their gadget bag. Focuses on heavier vs. lighter and larger vs. smaller.
Kindergarten students explore physical properties like shape, color, texture, and material to help a broken toy factory sort its inventory. Includes hands-on sorting and sensory exploration.
A deep dive into how short constructed response (SCR) questions are scored on the Biology STAAR test, focusing on the mechanisms of evolution and the impact of genetic mutations.
A health-focused lesson on the importance of fruits and vegetables, understanding humans as consumers, and planning balanced, nutritious meals.
An investigation into the physical properties of matter, including mass, volume, and state changes, through observation and assessment.
Students explore the life cycles of various plants, including flowering plants, vegetables, and trees, while understanding the role of plants as producers in an ecosystem.
Masters Insulation and Convection. Students engineer 'Arctic Armor' to stop heat transfer and visualize 'Convection Currents' in liquids to understand energy flow.
Focuses on Radiation and Conduction. Students build Solar Ovens to harness radiation and conduct the 'Spoon Showdown' to test how different materials transfer heat via conduction.
Explores phase changes in water (solid, liquid, gas). Students solve the "Desert Water Trap" using 'Ice Island Rescue' and 'Cloud Catcher' activities to master evaporation and condensation.
Investigates how physical properties change through melting, freezing, and sanding. Students explore the "Sanding Lab" and "Chocolate Foundry" to see how energy changes materials.
Focuses on identifying changes caused by heating and cooling, specifically distinguishing between reversible (melting wax) and irreversible (baking/cooking) changes. Includes 'Crayon Sculptors' and 'Pancake Puzzle'.
An immersive study of lions, exploring their social structures, habitats, and survival strategies in the African savanna.
A deep dive into the lives of jungle and safari animals, comparing their environments, diets, and amazing natural behaviors.
Targets TEKS 4.6B/C and 5.6B/C, engaging older students in the science of mixtures and solutions. Students investigate the conservation of mass and the physical properties of substances through activities like 'The Vanishing Gram' and 'Separation Challenge', complete with STAAR-aligned review questions.
Focuses on TEKS 1.6C, 2.6C, and 3.6D, introducing younger students to systems, parts, and material properties through building and reassembling challenges. Activities include 'The Toy Hospital' and 'The Sky High Tower' to explore how materials combine to form functional objects.
A collection of unit-wide resources for the Force Field Academy, including a master shopping list and student achievement certificates.
Upper elementary students design and conduct experimental investigations to test the effects of friction, gravity, and force on systems like cars and rockets. Alignment: TEKS 4.7(A), 5.7(B).
Students demonstrate forces in contact and at a distance, exploring gravity and magnetism through engineering challenges that require precise control of invisible forces. Alignment: TEKS 3.7(A).