Jr. Space Cadets
Foundation Blocks: Science 4a

Junior astronauts will identify the life needs of people and living things on Earth. They will see a real-life astronaut suit and learn how NASA engineers have designed space suits, spacecraft, and the International Space Station to meet the life needs of people and other living things in space. Students will see what space food is like and take their own astronaut puppet home.

 

Spud Senses
Foundation Blocks: Science 1a -
Mathematics 4a, 6a

Using a life size, cuddly spud, students will have a great time using their senses! As a face is created out of our friendly “ potato,” observations will allow students to classify shapes, develop picture graphs, and identify different smells. Simple tools, such as a magnifying glass, help enhance the sensory experience.

 

It Matters
Foundation Blocks - Science 1a, b, d, 3d, e, f
• Math - 1b, c, d, 3b, c

The students will investigate the properties of matter that make solids, liquids and gasses. They will learn the terms solid, liquid, and gas, and identify objects as such. The students will witness how ice turns into water and then steam, and what happens when a solid and liquid mix.

 

Magnets
Foundation Blocks - Science 2a, b

Students will experiment with magnets to see first-hand the
effects they have on objects. Through various activities, students will learn that magnets are “attracted to” some objects and “not attracted to” other objects. Students will also discover that magnets have poles, and the effects that magnets have on other magnets when the poles are involved.

 

Go Green!
Foundation Blocks - Science 7a, b • Math - 6a

Recycling will be fun and easy as students recognize the difference between trash and recyclable materials. They will identify and sort recyclable items and recognize items that have been reused to make new, fun things. They will reuse paper to make a poster to take back to their classrooms.

 

Weather Around Us
Foundation Blocks - Science 6a

Through various activities students will recognize that what we wear depends on the weather. Students will investigate weather patterns of various seasons, and temperatures associated with those seasons. They will choose appropriate clothing based on daily weather.

 

Measure Me
Foundation Blocks: Mathematics 3a, b, c

Students will learn about different types of measurement. They will identify a clock, balance scale, ruler, measuring cup, and thermometer and discuss what each item measures. The students will match a measurement to the item used, and will experience how the measuring cup, balance scale and thermometer work through
hands-on group investigation.

 

Transportation
Foundation Blocks: History & Social Science - 2b, c, d, e, g
Mathematics Foundation Block - 6a

Students will sort and classify pictures of motor vehicles, flying machines and boats into past and present categories. They will make a simple time line using pictures to see how airplanes have changed over time. They will look at pictures of cars and flying machines of the future, and as a group, design a spaceship of the future.

 

Star Pictures
Foundation Blocks : Mathematics 4a, b, c, d

Students will learn what a constellation is. They will see familiar constellations and will identify common and familiar shapes within them. They will explain what the overall picture looks like. Several volunteers will come up to place stars on a board to form a new constellation. The class will decide what shape or picture the new
constellation makes.

 

That's How It Grows
Foundation Blocks - Science 1b, 6c

Students will be able to recognize the stages of plant growth from seed to flower using pictures and words. They will also learn the necessary elements needed to sustain a plant's life such as sun, water, and soil. Students will learn the four basic parts of a flowering plant.