Kit includes nitrile gloves, jellybeans, colored pencils, paper cup, Styrofoam cups, baking soda, aluminum pie plates, science notebook, peat moss, salt and pepper packets, plastic kit box and cover, Borax, chalk pastels, polypropylene rope, dowel rod, glass jars, LED flashlight, glass prism, permanent black marker, extra-large balloons, rubber band, straw, toothpicks, round tip scissors, thumbtacks, solar powered car, 4M water rocket kit, and a 4M Table Top Smart Robot. You supply acetic acid (apple cider vinegar), cornstarch, Insect Lore Butterfly Garden (item 003539), Grow-A-Frog Kit (item 017139), white construction paper (or white paper/wall), acetone (or nail polish remover), and vegetable oil. A wind turbine kit is an optional purchase for the “Just for Fun” activity in chapter 16.
Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 4 Kit
SKU
082495
Grade 4
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$184.95 Product Overview
Item only ships to contiguous U.S. destinations. It will automatically cancel if shipping to non-contiguous U.S.
Warning
Choking Hazard
- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
- Children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons away from children. Discard broken balloons at once.
Description
Publisher's Description of Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 4 Kit
This kit contains over 30 items for experiments in the Building Blocks of Science Book 4, including colored pencils, measuring cups, measuring spoons, solar powered car, science notebook, table top smart robot, polypropylene rope, and so much more! With the use of these items, students conduct experiments to help them learn about chemical bonding, states of matter, sound vibration, renewable energy, recycling, building a robot, and more.
Category Description for Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 4
In Book 4, students will look at chemical reactions, matter and its states, animal cells, animal phyla, earth's cycles, ecology, waves, sound, light, refraction, and lenses. A typical week should include reading the chapter, performing the experiment, and review.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 4 |
| Brand: | Home Science Tools |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5625 |
| Width in Inches: | 13.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 19.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 9.5 |
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