Teacher resources · Grades 1–6

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“Space Science”

Grade 5 · Space Science

Earth’s Rotation, Shadows & Sky Patterns

Analyze shadow measurements and sky records to identify daily and seasonal patterns, then support careful claims with graphed evidence.

55 min · ~10 min prep · 4 materials

Grade 1 · Space Science

Sun, Moon & Stars: Patterns in the Sky

Use repeated sky observations to notice patterns in the Sun, Moon, stars, day and night, and the amount of daylight at different times of year.

35 min · ~10 min prep · 4 materials

Grade 5 · Earth Science

Where Is Earth's Water?

Use a rounded 100-part model and scaled graphs to describe how Earth's water and freshwater are distributed among major reservoirs.

51 min · ~9 min prep · 6 materials

Grade 2 · Physical Science

Solids & Liquids: How Matter Behaves

Move, pour, and compare familiar matter. Watch whether a sample keeps its shape or changes shape to fit a container.

40 min · ~8 min prep · 7 materials

Grade 3 · Physical Science

Magnetic Forces

Use observations and simple data to explain magnetic pushes and pulls across a gap. Compare pole orientation, distance, and specific tested objects.

45 min · ~10 min prep · 6 materials

Grade 4 · Physical Science

Light Reflection & Vision

Build a source → object → eye model to explain vision, then use a mirror target investigation to show that changing mirror orientation changes the direction of reflected light.

45 min · ~10 min prep · 6 materials

Grade 5 · Physical Science

Measure the same complete setup before and after matter changes form or mixes, then use the data to explain what stayed the same and why a scale reading can change when matter leaves what is being measured.

52 min · ~12 min prep · 8 materials