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Mystery of Science: Physics Lab Manual

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029805
ISBN
9781955999205
Grade 4-8
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Product Overview

  • Over 350 pages printed for convenience
  • 3-hole-punched to store neatly in a binder
  • Includes a wide variety of reproducible lab & activity pages to accompany the text
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Mystery of Science: Physics Lab Manual

Description

This is a print version of the Mystery of Science: Physics Lab Manual from Bright Ideas Press, which comes as a free download with the Student Reader. This 355-page book is available for convenience if you prefer not to print it from the digital download. Families with multiple children may also find it easier to purchase a separate copy for each child rather than printing multiple sets. It is 3-hole-punched for convenience so you can easily pull out only the needed pages and store them in a lab binder.

The reproducible resources within this Lab Manual are easy to use and include a list of lab materials needed by lesson, planning guides, note & sketching pages, review sheets, research projects, detailed experiments and lab reports, quizzes, tests, Scripture memory cards, coloring pages, and more. 

Publisher's Description of Mystery of Science: Physics Lab Manual

Lifelong learners are born of curiosity, inquiry, and discovery! Science labs are an ideal opportunity to foster that sense of exploration! The Mystery of Science: Physics Lab Manual places ready-made lab time at your fingertips! The Mystery of Science: Physics includes a unique download code to our Lab Manual. However, for those who value a printed copy for convenience, this unbound, three-hole-punched set will streamline your science preparation!

LAB MANUAL (digital download included in Student Reader)

4-5 day suggested plan, adaptable to different ages and abilities
Reinforcement of reader concepts
Hands-on experiments with easy-to-follow instructions
Vocabulary section
Research topics for further learning
Sketching activities
Weekly quizzes or puzzles for review
Cumulative semester tests
Three-hole punched, unbound

Category Description for The Mystery of Science: Physics

Teach siblings together with this engaging, open-and-go physics curriculum from Bright Ideas Press! This Mystery of Science Physics curriculum is ideal for grades 4-8 but can be easily adapted for younger students—allowing families to explore the world of science together for a full school year. Each of the 32 lessons takes 2-3 hours to complete or about 30-45 minutes, 4 days a week. The softcover Physics Student Reader is the heart of the program, packed with engaging text, vibrant illustrations, and a helpful teacher overview & notes—all from a decidedly Chistian worldview. It also includes a unique code to download a copy of the Lab Manual, which contains all labs and activities to review and reinforce lessons.

The suggested schedule is as follows:

Days 1 & 2: Lesson Reading

Day 3: Lab Activity (hands-on experiment)

Day 4: Written Activities (research, review, quizzes, etc.)

The curriculum is designed with flexibility, allowing parents to adjust the pacing as needed for their family. Students use the scientific method and practice higher-level thinking skills as they learn about the world of physics from a creation-focused, Christian worldview. 

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Product Format:Paperback Book
Grades:4-8
Brand:Bright Ideas
ISBN:9781955999205
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.625
Height in Inches:1.125
Weight in Pounds:2.35
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