Science in Everyday Life
Everyday science activities connect common experiences with basic scientific principles.
Description : Everyday science connects classroom learning with daily experiences. Through interactive projects that explore common objects and natural phenomena, students discover the science behind everyday life.
Category : Science
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: The World of Matter Section 1: Introduction to Matter - Lesson 1: What Is Matter? Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Matter? - Lesson 2: Everyday Examples of Matter Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Everyday Examples of Matter Section 2: States of Matter - Lesson 1: Solids, Liquids, and Gases Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Solids, Liquids, and Gases - Lesson 2: Changing States Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Changing States Section 3: Properties of Materials - Lesson 1: Texture, Color, and Hardness Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Texture, Color, and Hardness - Lesson 2: How to Observe Material Properties Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: How to Observe Material Properties Section 4: Simple Mixtures - Lesson 1: What Are Mixtures? Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Are Mixtures? - Lesson 2: Separating Mixtures Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Separating Mixtures Section 5: Everyday Observations - Lesson 1: Using Our Senses in Science Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Using Our Senses in Science - Lesson 2: Documenting Observations Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Documenting Observations Module 2: The Magic of Energy Section 1: Understanding Energy - Lesson 1: What Is Energy? Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Energy? - Lesson 2: Forms of Energy in Daily Life Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Forms of Energy in Daily Life Section 2: Light and Electricity - Lesson 1: Basics of Light Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Light - Lesson 2: How Electricity Works Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Electricity Works Section 3: Sound and Movement - Lesson 1: How Sound Travels Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Sound Travels - Lesson 2: Simple Machines and Movement Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Machines and Movement Section 4: Energy in Everyday Objects - Lesson 1: Batteries and Energy Sources Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Batteries and Energy Sources - Lesson 2: Renewable Energy in Our Lives Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Renewable Energy in Our Lives Section 5: Safe Energy Practices - Lesson 1: Energy and Safety at Home Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Energy and Safety at Home - Lesson 2: Creating a Safe Science Environment Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating a Safe Science Environment Module 3: Living Things Around Us Section 1: Introduction to Living Organisms - Lesson 1: What Makes Something Alive? Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Makes Something Alive? - Lesson 2: Identifying Living Things Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Living Things Section 2: Plants and Their Needs - Lesson 1: Basics of Plant Life Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Plant Life - Lesson 2: How Plants Grow Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Plants Grow Section 3: Animals and Their Habitats - Lesson 1: Exploring Animal Homes Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring Animal Homes - Lesson 2: How Animals Adapt Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: How Animals Adapt Section 4: Human Body Basics - Lesson 1: Introduction to the Human Body Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to the Human Body - Lesson 2: Senses and Movement Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Senses and Movement Section 5: Caring for Living Things - Lesson 1: How to Be a Caretaker Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: How to Be a Caretaker - Lesson 2: Simple Ecosystems at Home Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Ecosystems at Home Module 4: Earth and the Environment Section 1: Learning About Weather - Lesson 1: Basics of Weather Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Basics of Weather - Lesson 2: Observing Weather Patterns Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Observing Weather Patterns Section 2: Understanding the Water Cycle - Lesson 1: What Is the Water Cycle? Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: What Is the Water Cycle? - Lesson 2: Rain, Snow, and Clouds Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Rain, Snow, and Clouds Section 3: Soil and the Land - Lesson 1: Different Types of Soil Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Different Types of Soil - Lesson 2: How Soil Supports Life Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: How Soil Supports Life Section 4: Recycling and Conservation - Lesson 1: Why Recycle? Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Why Recycle? - Lesson 2: Simple Conservation Ideas Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Conservation Ideas Section 5: Earth in Our Backyard - Lesson 1: Exploring Local Environments Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Exploring Local Environments - Lesson 2: Observing Changes in Nature Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Observing Changes in Nature Module 5: Fun with Science Experiments Section 1: Getting Started with Experiments - Lesson 1: Safety and Preparation Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Safety and Preparation - Lesson 2: Tools and Materials Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Tools and Materials Section 2: Simple Physics Experiments - Lesson 1: Creating a Balloon Rocket Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating a Balloon Rocket - Lesson 2: Building a Parachute Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Building a Parachute Section 3: Fun Chemistry in the Kitchen - Lesson 1: Mixing Ingredients: A Safe Reaction Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Mixing Ingredients: A Safe Reaction - Lesson 2: Making Oobleck: A Non-Newtonian Fluid Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Making Oobleck: A Non-Newtonian Fluid Section 4: Exploring Nature Through Science - Lesson 1: Observing Plant Changes Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Observing Plant Changes - Lesson 2: Tracking Insect Lives Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Tracking Insect Lives Section 5: Wrap-Up and Sharing Discoveries - Lesson 1: Presenting Your Experiment Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Presenting Your Experiment - Lesson 2: Reflecting on What We Learned Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on What We Learned