Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 5 Kit

SKU
082496
Grade 5
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
$134.95
Warning
Choking Hazard
  • Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Description

Kit includes food coloring, large and mini marshmallows, toothpicks, clear plastic cups, pipet, measuring cups and spoons, Lugol’s Iodine, black permanent marker, colored pencils, nutrient agar, petri dishes, swab applicators, hard rubber ball, marbles, heavy cord, tennis ball, paper clips, platform scale, tape measure, thumbtacks, toy car, mineral study kit, round tip scissors, magnetic compass, LED flashlight, ping pong ball, cardboard craft tube, ruler, and modeling clay. You provide binoculars. Optional items include animal and plant cell models.

Publisher's Description of Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 5 Kit

This kit contains 32 items for the experiments in the Building Blocks of Science Book 5, including agar and petri dishes, cardboard tube, colored pencils, mineral study kit, a slinky, string, swab applicators, and so much more! Use the provided materials to explore topics such as organisms, biological cells, viruses, bacteria, force energy, and work, plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes, and much more through interactive, hands-on labs.



Topics from Book 1 are revisited at this leve, including a history of chemistry, matter, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, cells, viruses and bacteria, earth's layers, the earth in space, our solar system, forces, types of energy and more.

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Product Format:Other
Grade:5
Brand:Home Science Tools
Length in Inches:13.25
Width in Inches:13
Height in Inches:12
Weight in Pounds:9
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