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Science Flowchart

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This flowchart represents the process of scientific inquiry, through which we build reliable knowledge of the natural world. You can use it to trace the development of different scientific ideas and/or the research efforts of individual scientists. Most ideas take a circuitous path through the process, shaped by unique people and events.

Move your mouse pointer over the flowchart to reveal an additional level of detail. Click on items in the flowchart to get further information in Understanding Science 101.

Learners with vision loss can use our text description of the flowchart with a screen reader.

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This flowchart represents the process of scientific inquiry, through which we build reliable knowledge of the natural world. You can use it to trace the development of different scientific ideas and/or the research efforts of individual scientists. Most ideas take a circuitous path through the process, shaped by unique people and events.

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Video on new scientific discovery of a spider and the "scientific process" they used to research and learn more

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Video on new scientific discovery of a spider and the "scientific process" they used to research and learn more

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Science Video How it Works. Spider Discovery

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Science in Action: How Science Works | California Academy of Sciences

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If you need a way to keep the little fingers busy and learning at the same time give this fingerprint alphabet art a try!

Learning the alphabet can be tough so fun approaches are always welcome wouldn't you agree?

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There's a fingerprint creation for every letter and some letters even allow for more creativity - all you have to do is dip those little cuties in finger paint or fingerprint ink pad press them down on a sheet of paper (or a few times in some cases) and do some doodling with a black (and other) marker to give the little characters life!

Fingerprint Alphabet Art

So we've got

A - apple (but you could totally do an ant, acorn and maybe even an aligator!).

B - bee (I'm thinking butterfly would work out too, ball without a doubt and a balloon - that one would be adorable).

C - cat (carrots and chicks come to mind too and I've seen quite a few adorable fingerprint chicks on Pinterest. Oh and a caterpillar!).

D - dog (a duck too).

E - elephant (you could also make an eye).

F - flower (frog would look fun too).

G - giraffe (goat, gorilla, grape is another one to think about - it's perfect for fingerprint art!).

H - horse (heart should be easy peasy too).

I - ice cream

J - jellyfish or jellies however you want to call them.

K - key (kind would also be fun).

L - ladybug (lollipop yum!).

M - monkey (mouse).

N - nest

O - octopus (owl)

P - pig (pumpkin)

Q - queen

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R - rabbit

S - spider (snake is also an option)

T - tree (turtle)

U - unicorn.

V - violin.

W - watermelon.

X - xylophone

Y - yak.

Z - zebra

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Cool science experiment to text water density with oil, kids can create their own

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Cool science experiment to text water density with oil, kids can create their own

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Oil in Water Density Experiment

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Exploring with oil and water is a simple yet fun activity that my kids love. Whenever I am trying to get dinner on the table and the girls are melting down a tray of vegetable oil with pipettes and colored water on the side is my "go to" boredom buster. If you have five minutes you can set this up and keep the kids playing for hours!

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Begin by filling a shallow dish with oil. We used baby oil here, but other oils will also work. Set this aside.

In a cup combine 3-5 drops of food coloring with water and mix, using one cup for each color of water that you wish to make

Give kids pipettes and have them squirt the varying colors of water into the pan of oil.

What happens? The water and oil do not mix. Instead, amazing effects are produced!

No matter how much water is added to the oil the two liquids will not mix

Pretty cool, right? Rosie loved the way the water beaded up in the oil and had lots of fun creating varying patterns as she explored.

Give kids a clear container of oil so that they can explore with these polar liquids in a different way. Fill the container with oil, and then have kids squirt the water colors into the container. Then, observe the reaction between the two liquids.

My girls were in awe when we tried this and loved watching the water bubbles dance and move in the oil. Overall, this was a really cool experiment, and the activity in itself is lots of fun!
If you ever need to get dinner on the table, and the kids are hitting that "witching hour" keep this activity in mind. All you need are few common household items, and the kids will play for hours!

Why does the water not mix with the oil?

Oil is less dense than water. Given the variance in densities the two liquids cannot mix.

Oil and water also do not mix because water molecules are more attracted to each other than to oil molecules.

Read more about the science behind oil and water here and here.

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Exploring with oil and water is a simple yet fun activity that my kids love. Whenever I am trying to get dinner on the table and the girls are melting down a tray of vegetable oil with pipettes and colored water on the side is my "go to" boredom buster.

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Science video with different kinds of science study to help kids understand it's more than just lab work

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Science video with different kinds of science study to help kids understand it's more than just lab work

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What is science description video.

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Sid Science Kid

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Sid the Science Kid - I Want to be a Scientist! - Sid the Science Kid Games - PBS Kids

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rocks unit, students can make their own geode or a class geode

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Making Geodes in the Classroom

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To make beautiful geodes in your own kitchen you need more patience and time than anything else! Here is the basic recipe to start you off in the world of beautiful geodes.

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Osmosis Activity

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It's always beneficial to remember that no matter our career or chosen path, each and every one of us is just the latest in a long line of whatever it is we're hoping to do. That's certainly true for budding scientists - after all, science is built upon inquiry after inquiry, all growing out of and adding to the best knowledge of the time.

A recent study has shown that students' grades can improve when they learn how famous scientists struggled before attaining their accomplishments, but it's also important to know what those same scientists and other great minds think about scientific exploration. Below we've compiled some of the best quotes from some of the best scientists out there.

Want to find more like this? Make sure to follow @howstuffworks on Instagram. The inspiring quotes we share there come from the world's greatest, and help explain how being human works.

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8 Inspiring Science Quotes to Share With Anyone Who Loves Learning

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It's always beneficial to remember that no matter our career or chosen path, each and every one of us is just the latest in a long line of whatever it is we're hoping to do. That's certainly true for budding scientists - after all, science is built upon inquiry after inquiry, all growing out of and adding to the best knowledge of the time.

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Positive Quotes

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General cool science xriments to do in class such as water, osmosis, density ect

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"Magic" Science Experiments

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35 Science Experiments That Are Basically Magic

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For everyone who hasn't gotten their Hogwarts letter yet.

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Access Kids Discover's award-winning library of Science, Social Studies, and High-Interest Nonfiction on any device, for one low price. Perfect for Grades 3-8. Educator, School, and District Options. Single Sign-on with Google and Clever. Interactive Content. Assessments and Lesson-Planing Tools.

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Science Posters

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Science School Posters | Science Teaching Resources | Educational Posters

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Science Books

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Discover the 100 best science books for kids of all ages and excite young explorers! Shop for the perfect educational and experiment books for your child.

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Magic School Bus

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The Magic School Bus (TV series) - Wikipedia

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The Magic School Bus is a Canadian/ American Saturday morning animated children's television series, based on the book series of the same name by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. The series has received critical acclaim for its use of celebrity talent and combining entertainment with an educational series.

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Science Mass Standards

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Lesson Experiment Craft Ideas

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Browse Science Hands-on Activities | Education.com

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Browse Science Hands-on Activities. Award winning educational materials designed to help kids succeed. Start for free now!

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Science Worksheets

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Food Math

This playful worksheet is a fun way to work concepts including conversions, decimals and fractions, and nutrition guidelines.

All About Plastic

In this worksheet, children discover what plastic is, how it is manufactured, as well as its history and about attempts to reduce plastic waste.

Weather Book

This weather book introduces your kids to weather description words. Trace, draw, and make a weather book while learning about sun, wind, and rain.

Plant Life Cycle Flash Cards

Plant Life Cycle Flash Cards

These flash cards serve as an intro to life science, but also help with counting skills and sequential ordering.

Fossils and Extinct Animals Wordsearch

Fossils and Extinct Animals Wordsearch

Dinosaurs and other creatures don't exist anymore! Learn the names of some extinct animals, and look for them in this fun wordsearch puzzle.

The Respiratory System

Students explore the mechanics of the respiratory system in this life science worksheet for middle school.

Senses and Feelings

Quiz your kindergartener on feelings and the five senses with this cute picture test.

Planets in our Solar System

Planets in our Solar System

Practice naming the planets in our solar system with a fun, visual worksheet! Your child can see the planets in their orbits and try to label each one.

What to Wear Weather Worksheet

What to Wear Weather Worksheet

This what to wear weather worksheet challenges your child to match articles of clothing to the appropriate weather. Try our what to wear weather worksheet.

Human Skeletal System

Discover the function and parts of the human skeleton with this introductory diagram.

Your Five Senses: Matching 1

Your Five Senses: Matching 1

We use our ears to hear, mouth to taste, eyes to see, hands to touch and nose to smell, match pictures to the corresponding sense on this cute worksheet.

Layers of the Earth

Peel back the layers of the earth in this earth science worksheet. Can you name all of them?

Weather Word Search

What's the weather like today? Here's a word search perfect for any budding meteorologist.

Life Cycle of a Plant

Little gardeners, get to know your plants! See the cycle of a plant from its birth to adulthood, and read a bit about photosynthesis too.

Muscle Anatomy

You have over 600 muscles in your body! Kids can try this muscle anatomy word search featuring 14 important muscles.

Chicken Life Cycle Worksheet

Chicken Life Cycle Worksheet

Explore life science with this informative chicken life cycle worksheet. Help your student color and learn the names of each stage of a chicken's life.

Cell Organelles

This cool worksheet prompts young biologists to research the functions of cell organelles labeled in the diagram.

Parts of a Plant

Learn all about the basic parts of a plant with a fun word scramble! Your child will un-scramble the letters to name different parts of a pretty plant.

Hot or Cold?

Hot or cold? Children practice classifying nine items by cutting them out and placing them in the correct box.

Moon Phases Worksheet

This moon phases worksheet offers a clear explanation of the lunar cycles. To teach your student the phases of the moon, download now!

Animal Word Search: Endangered Species

Animal Word Search: Endangered Species

Help your child learn a little about endangered species and why they're in danger with this printable word search.

Animal Word Search: Mammals

Animal Word Search: Mammals

Teach your little scientist about warm-blooded animals with this fun printable word search.

Winter Addition

Winter addition will keep math skills warm during the long chilly months. This winter addition worksheet helps ease preschoolers into early math concepts.

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Common Sense Media editors help you choose Best Science Shows for Kids. Science demystified in these out-of-this-world shows.

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Bill Nye

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Bill Nye the Science Guy is an American half-hour live action science program that originally aired on PBS September 10, 1993 to June 20, 1998 and was also syndicated by Walt Disney Television to local stations. It was hosted by Bill Nye. The show aired for 100 half-hour episodes spanning five seasons.

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Videos For Teacher on science Standards

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Next Generation Science Standards - YouTube

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Science Notebook Tips and Ideas for Use

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Sample our easy-to-implement strategies and lessons to bring science notebooking into your classroom or home!

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Animal Activities for Kids - Fun Lesson Plans, Free Teaching Ideas about Animals

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Enjoy our range of animal lesson plans and fun activities. Get help with teaching animals by using these free ideas to save you time and effort. Animals are always a popular topic, children are interested in learning about them and are naturally curious about their appearance and behavior.

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Earth Activities - Fun Lesson Plans, Teaching Ideas, Free Resources, Kids Science

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Find some great earth lesson plans to help in your classroom. Teach kids a range of important ideas and concepts while they enjoy fun activities. Use teaching ideas to explain topics such as fossils, earthquakes, rocks and recycling. our earth offers lots of unique topics that can be taught in a number of fun and interesting ways.

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Fun Water Activities for Kids - Lesson Plans, Ice, Snow, Teaching Ideas, Free Resources

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Teach students about interesting water related topics such as ice, bubbles, snow and why water doesn't mix well with oil. Let kids experiment with different materials as they learn important science principles while having fun at the same time.

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Space Activities for Kids - Fun Astronomy Lesson Plans, Planets, Teaching Ideas, Resources

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This easy-peasy, low-cost kids' science experiment uses borax to grow crystal names. All kiddos will love seeing their name shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight!

Crystal names are one of our favorite science experiments EVER.

Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus a no prep science journal to keep track of their results!) or on Teachers Pay Teachers!

Even though my 5 year-old can easily write her name, she never tires of seeing it, especially when it sparkles and glistens.

We decided to use the same technique used to make crystal snowflakes using borax, a common household laundry product, to make crystal names. The results were gorgeous and soon everyone in the family wanted their names in crystal too!

Getting Ready

To prep for this science activity, I gathered a few supplies:

Pipe cleaners

Fishing line (twine or yarn will work too_

Pencils or wooden skewers

Scissors

Glasses or plastic container {one for each color}

A container large enough to hold your name (if doing your name as a single piece written in cursive)

Borax

Food coloring (optional, if you want colored letters you can dye the borax solution or use colored pipe cleaners)

Liquid measuring cup

Tablespoon

Heat safe mixing bowl

Shaping the Crystal Names

Once I gathered all my supplies, I called my daughter, A, over and explained that we were going to make the letters of her name and then grow crystals on them.

I had her take white pipe cleaners and use them to form the letters of her name.

I showed her the plastic container we were going to use to suspend the pipe cleaner letter in and explained that the letter had to fit in the container without touching any sides.

I wanted A to work on noticing what lines and curves made up each individual letter, so I intentionally had her form the letters one by one.

(Older children could connect a few pipe cleaners to form their name in cursive, making this activity even easier.)

Once formed, we used fishing line to suspend each letter a few inches from wooden skewers.

Making the Solution

While A finished making her letters, I began heating a large pot of water.

I knew my 5 year-old would want to do the measuring and mixing, so I made sure the water was as hot as possible to help dissolve the borax quickly, without being hot enough to scald her.

A decided she wanted to make each letter a different color, so I set out 5 quart sized plastic containers and had A measure out 3 tablespoons of borax per cup of hot water (we used 9 tablespoons per container).

Once all the borax was measured, I poured 3 cups of almost boiling water into each of the 5 containers.

A, armed with a long wooden spoon, mixed each container until the borax dissolved. She felt like a real scientist in this kids' science experiment!

Next, she added several drops of food coloring to every container and carefully lowered each letter into the color of choice.

Waiting for the Crystals

Next came the hardest part of the kids' science experiment - waiting!

I put the containers on a shelf and let them sit overnight where they wouldn't be disturbed by curious hands.

After a couple hours, we saw some changes - mostly crystals forming on the sides of the container and also settling onto the bottom.

It was difficult to see what was happening to the pipe cleaners through the dark food coloring solution.

A and her little brother Q couldn't wait to see how each of their names turned out and spent nearly an hour touching, arranging, and holding their letters up to the windows to see the crystals sparkle.

Once they were finished exploring their glistening letters, I carefully taped each child's name up in a sunny window so they could be admired in all their sparkling glory. This kids' science experiment was fun because it was so personal!

The Science Behind It

When borax is dissolved in water a suspension is created. A suspension is a mixture that has solid particles (the borax) that are large enough for sedimentation (settling out).

As the borax begins to settle, it starts to crystalize on all the surfaces it comes in contact with - including the pipe cleaner letters.

As the borax continues to settle out, it builds crystals on top of other borax crystals creating a thick layer.

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Crystal Names - Kids' Science Experiment - Playdough To Plato

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This easy-peasy, low-cost kids' science experiment uses borax to grow crystal names. All kiddos will love seeing their name shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight! Crystal names are one of our favorite science experiments EVER. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus a no prep science journal to keep track of their results!)

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This hands on helps students understand structures with mallows and tooth picks

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When I brought out the spaghetti and marshmallows I think my children thought we were having some kind of weird and wonderful ( to them ) dinner, not building structures.

This is a great activity for children of most ages as you can tailor it to their understanding. I let my 2 year old just build whatever she wanted, and she had a great time working out how to put the spaghetti in the right places. With my 4 year old we were a bit more structured and tried to build a tower.
What you need
Spaghetti ( uncooked! )

Marshmallows
What to do
Snap the spaghetti into smaller pieces.

Push the ends of the spaghetti into the marshmallows to build different shapes for your tower.

We started with a cube but when we put weight (Pooh bear in our case) on, it started to lean very precariously to the right and one of the spaghetti vertical pieces snapped. We then discussed what we would do to make it stronger. We decided to add some diagonal pieces which seemed to do the trick.

We thought it would then be quite good fun to mess about trying lots of different shapes and see if we could break them. Straight lines and marshmallow corners tend to lead pretty much to triangles but we had a lot of fun with other shapes too.
The Science Bit
Cubes tend to make stable structures, especially if they have diagonal pieces to strengthen the sides.

Can you show us some structures you have made?

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When I brought out the spaghetti and marshmallows I think my children thought we were having some kind of weird and wonderful ( to them ) dinner, not building structures. This is a great activity for children of most ages as you can tailor it to their understanding.

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for 4-5 yr olds. this is a sensory science experiment. it seems very interesting

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Many years ago we went through a stage of painting on sheets of ice and then pressing paper on the top. Once the paper dried we used it as a fun background to draw on.

This activity is a little different as we're painting on ice shapes rather than a flat sheet. Ice is actually a very nice medium to paint on as it gets slippy meaning your paintbrush glides across the surface.

First we tried ice letters, I first came across these on The Imagination Tree and have used the letter shaped moulds 100s of times over the years.

The small ice cube towers you can see are a small set of 3 that I froze as normal ice cubes, let melt a little bit, stacked up and put back in the freezer so they stuck together. I think we'll try this again and see how tall a tower we can build.

The next day we painted mini ice castles and stars.

Then we went large, and painted on a giant LEGO brick. I used the lid from a lego storage block for this.

Questions to ask

How does the ice feel? Is it slippy, sticky, slimy?

Does it get harder or easier to paint as the ice starts to melt? Why do you think this is?

Do you know why salt makes ice melt faster?

What happens to the paint as it mixes with the water?

Why does ice feel sticky when you first remove it from the container?
Ice feels sticky, because when you touch it, the ice immediately freezes the moisture in your skin, which makes the cube feel sticky. Always let ice melt a little before allowing children to play.

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This is all about how plants need water geared at 2-4th grade

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A few days ago we noticed that one of our little pumpkin plants on the window sill had wilted. The soil looked dry so we watered the plant and after a few hours it was standing lovely and straight again, which got us wondering why do plants need water.
Plants need water to germinate.
We saw this with our bean in a jar. Water is needed to activate the process of germination, it also softens the seed making it easier for the plant to break through.
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make energy to grow. Photosynthesis requires sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. We demonstrated what happens when a plant cannot photosynthesise when we made our cress caterpillar.
Nutrient transfer
Plants need water to absorb nutrients from the soil.
Transpiration
Transpiration is the process by which water moves up the stem of a plant from root to leaf when water is lost from the plant due to evaporation occurring at the leaves. This continual flow of water and nutrients keeps the plant's cells firm, if the cells become short of water they lose firmness and the plant starts to wilt.

We can demonstrate transpiration by placing white flowers in coloured water, the water travels up the stem to the petals which become coloured like the water.

Have you ever noticed your plants wilting? Did they revive after you watered them?
Suitable for Key Stage 1 - Living things and their habitats

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website to create your own science posters

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Search for customizable Science posters & photo prints from Zazzle. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own!

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short and inspirational science quote posters

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"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."

- Yeats

"Education is not a form of entertainment, but a means of empowering people to take control of their lives."

- Unknown

"Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken."

- Oscar Wilde

"We can teach from our experience, but we cannot teach experience."

- Sasha Azevedo

"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives."

- Robert Maynard Hutchins

"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."

- Roald Dahl

"The best educated human being is the one who understands most about the life in which he is placed."

- Helen Keller

"In a gentle way, you can shake the world."

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"It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from learning."

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"Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself."

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"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - Yeats "Education is not a form of entertainment, but a means of empowering people to take control of their lives." - Unknown "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken."

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Many of the world's renowned scientists started life as a curious young child who thought big thoughts, asked big questions and explored their world in new and interesting ways. Share this collection of intriguing science books for kids and who knows? You may just inspire the next great scientist of our era.

Plus...check out our collection of 25 STEM books, too!

Science Book Series

The colorful books in the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Series are perfect curiosity-sparkers for kids in grades PreK-3:

Other titles in the series include Animals, Space, Ocean, How, Who and more.

The National Geographic Kids Everything Series provide amazing graphics and more complex text for kids in grades 3-6:

Other titles in this series include Dolphins, Pets, Big Cats, Insects, Space, and more.

The Baby Professor Series tackles topics across the curriculum, but their science books are particularly engaging for elementary students:

Scientist Biographies

Read these inspiring stories about famous scientists who started out as curious kids just like your students:

Science Experiment Collections

Here are three of the latest fun-filled collections of science experiments for kids. Suitable for students in grades K-2 with a little guidance, and students in grades 3-5 on their own:

Encyclopedias

The Ultimate Collection has large colorful pictures and tons of interesting facts in an easy-to-read format for students in K-3:

The NatGeoKids Encyclopedias have amazing images and more complex text and higher level concepts for kid in grades 3-5:
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Enjoy fun science games for kids while learning more about science and technology. There's a range of free online activities to try with something for everyone whether you're interested in animals, plants, chemistry, biology, physics, space, magnets, electricity, forces, light, sounds, gases or other science related topics. Put yourself to the test by trying to complete as many of the interactive challenges as you can, the games start off easy but will be fully testing your technology skills and understanding of the science behind the game in no time.

Have fun learning online with these cool science games. It's free and easy to use so just scroll down the page, find a game you like the look of and give it a go!

Learning about living things is a very important part of science. Humans like yourself are part of this group and the more you can learn about how your body works the better. There are also lots of games & activities to do with other living things such as animals & plants.

This selection of games & activities include some of the physical processes that control our everyday lives. Find out how electricity works, how our eyes use light to see, how forces such as friction work and the physics behind how the earth sun & moon behave.

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Solids, Liquids & Gases

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Find a wide range of science fair projects for kids as well as ideas that will help challenge and guide children through whatever subject they investigate. Students at any grade of elementary school, middle school and high school can enjoy creating cool projects with easy ideas and interesting questions about chemistry, biology, physics, earth, plants and more. Kids can follow the free list of fun topics and examples, use them as a guide for further research or create their own original project in an area that they are interested in. Whether they're in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grades they will enjoy projects such as growing salt crystals, making fossils and measuring wind speed. Take advantage of the quick and easy science fair project ideas, give making your own first place prize winning project your best shot and most importantly, have fun!

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It's fair to say that being a teacher in today's world is an enormous challenge. It takes patience, passion, resilience, and a lot of commitment.

Today's students bring a lot more than just pencils and textbooks to school-many harbor behavioral or family issues, learning disabilities, and more. As a result, we must embrace an even bigger job than just educator-we are also social workers and surrogate parents. These are duties that can easily overwhelm any adult.

This duality is exhausting, and it has certainly led to its own set of problems. With as many as 50 percent of new instructors leaving the education field within the first five years, teacher burnout is a grim reality that many of us witness every day. We're supposed to be a positive, guiding light for our students-providing them hope and the tools they'll need to succeed well beyond their school-bound years, but how can we do that when we're feeling defeated? You can argue that learning how to stay motivated to do your job is just as important as keeping students inspired to learn, but it's a rarity for the general public to see it that way.

The problem is often sadly compounded by a lack of appreciation from a school's administration. Sure, it may be difficult for management in any profession to have a granular view of every good thing their employees do, but given the circumstances, sometimes the smallest gesture can go a long way.

The bottom line remains: if we want our schools filled with the best educators, it is essential that we employ strategies to keep them there.

Here's how to stay motivated. These ideas are based on my experiences and scientific research.

Value Each and Every Teacher

Simply put, teachers that are valued will know how to stay motivated. Show your co-worker that he is a cherished asset by recognizing him publicly for his hard work and achievements. It certainly doesn't have to be a large gesture-you can simply announce your praise via loudspeaker (i.e. "Let's give Mr. Cox a hand for implementing the readers workshop program!") during morning announcements.

If you're feeling more ambitious, you can organize a potluck staff luncheon to congratulate each teacher for what she has brought to your school thus far. Due to our own professional obligations, we might not always be aware of how much our co-workers contribute, and this luncheon will give us all an opportunity to see our school through a bigger vantage point. Besides, when we know our value and we know our colleagues know it too, it's much easier to bounce back when hard times arise.

Provide Growth Opportunities

Administrators-I'm looking at you here. If you want to retain teachers than you must provide them with opportunities to grow. Challenge them to go to enriching, paid seminars that teach them how to integrate technology, or academic coaching. They can then use this knowledge to teach their colleagues. Research shows that when teachers are presented with opportunities like these, we become more invested in own jobs.

Give Teachers a Voice

Principals can play a big role in teacher retention and morale as well, by giving us the opportunity to be heard and voice our opinion. Many teachers feel like they don't have a voice in big-picture decision making, especially with regards to topics like curriculum changes and state assessments. Leaving us out of the loop is a strange practice indeed, considering we teachers are the ones responsible for implementing these changes into the classroom.

Getting educators involved certainly would be easy-you'd probably find that many of them would readily volunteer their time to voice their concerns. Administrators could invite a teacher from each grade to be a representative during board meetings to gauge their opinions and strategies-it may make the difference between a lofty plan and an easily implementable one.

Empower Each Teacher's Strengths

Every teacher has that one special talent. When we're able to use that strength in the classroom, it's easy to see how much more engaged and inspired our students become. Unfortunately, some teachers may not realize what their special skill is amidst trying to satisfy the Common Core State Standards that have been laid before us. Thankfully, it's an easy, two-step exercise for any educator to do:

Figure out what works in their classroom. Is there a particular lesson that just seems to click with your students? What is it and why?

What tools or techniques do you favor to help bolster your teaching? For example, if you look back and discover that incorporating music really works for your class, that technique might be your special talent. Others may truly excel at taking advantage of noisy classrooms by implementing more group work.

Whatever answers you may collect from your introspection, these talents can empower us teachers to perform at our peak and thereby motivated to keep doing our job well.

Consider Teachers' Needs

Oftentimes our schedule is put together without getting feedback from us first-a casualty of the modern corporate world. At times, this will require us to rework our personal life, which we may have either grown accustomed to or that is inflexible (i.e. newborn care). Frustrations such as these can lead to teacher burnout. Although it might not be feasible to change much about this, it helps to at least have an open forum with the administration or a discussion with a friendly, helpful colleague to discuss any pressing personal needs that may require assistance.

Behind many successful adults is a teacher that helped contribute and shape those students' foundations for the future. If the goal is to keep our top teachers motivated and happy at work, an environment where we feel valued must prevail. Once this is established, not only will you have created a positive work environment for us teachers, but also one where students are motivated and inspired as well.
How do you keep your teachers motivated at your school? Do you do anything special? Please share your ideas in the comment section below. We would love to hear your thoughts. Janelle Cox is an education writer who uses her experience and knowledge to provide creative and original writing in the field of education. Janelle holds a master's of science in education from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. She is also the Elementary Education Expert for About.com, as well as a contributing writer to TeachHUB.com and TeachHUB Magazine. You can follow her at Twitter @Empoweringk6ed, or on Facebook at Empowering K6 Educators.

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"When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor." - Elon Musk