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Lesson TitleTime SuggestedSuppliesBook SupplementsBook SeriesAuthor FirstAuthor LastCost / Link
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Organizing Things into Categoriesdiscussion 10-15min, activities 20-30min, occasional recalling 3-5min/occasionAssortment of miscellaneous junk to sortSorting by ColorJennifer L.Marks
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Organizing Things into CategoriesSorting by SizeJennifer L.Marks
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Organizing Things into CategoriesSorting MoneyJennifer L.Marks
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Organizing Things into CategoriesSorting ToysJennifer L.Marks
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Organizing Things into CategoriesSortingMath CountsHenry ArthurPluckrose
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Organizing Things into CategoriesCounting ColorsRogerPriddy
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Organizing Things into Categories“L” is for LibraryNicoleWong
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Solids, Liquids, and GasesPart 1: activity 20-30min, periodic 5min reviewsPart 1: Water and various other liquids in clear containers from around the kitchen and bathroom (cooking oil, laundry detergent, syrup, shampoo, etc.)What is Matter?Rookie Read-About ScienceDon L.Curry
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Solids, Liquids, and GasesPart 2: 20-30min, plus periodic reviewsPart 1: Various solid items from around the house (toys, pencils, dishes, coins, etc.)Solids, Liquids, GasesRookie Read-About ScienceGingerGarrett
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Solids, Liquids, and GasesPart 1: Three medium sized boxes, labeled: SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, GASSESChange It!: Solids, Liquids, Gases and You Primary Physical ScienceAdrienneMason
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Solids, Liquids, and GasesPart 2: Water in a containerMatterEarly Bird EnergySally M.Walker
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Solids, Liquids, and GasesPart 2: Ice cubes in a bowlWhat is the World Made Of? All About Solids, Liquids and GasesKathleen WeidnerZoehfeld
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Many Kinds of Matter: A Look at Solid, Liquid and GasesLightening Bolt BooksJennifer Boothroyd
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LiquidsWhat is Matter?CindyRodriquez
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Air is a SubstancePart 2: 15-20min* Empty plastic soda bottleI Face the WindScience PlayVickiCobb
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Air is a SubstancePart 3: activity 30-40min, discussion 10-15min* Dishpan/sink of waterFeel the WindLet’s-Read-And-Find-Out Science, Stage 1ArthurDorros
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Air is a SubstancePart 1: 15-20min* Glass of water and a strawAir is All Around YouLet’s-Read-And-Find-Out Science, Stage 1Franklyn M.Branley
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Air is a Substance* Rubber party balloons (at least 2 of the same size)Can You See the Wind?Rookie Read-About ScienceAllanFowler
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Air is a Substance* 12-inch straight edge (ruler)Gusts and Gales: A Book About WindAmazing ScienceJosephaSherman
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Air is a Substance* TapeLet’s Try It Out in the Air: Hands-On Early-Learning Science ActivitiesSeymourSimon
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Air is a Substance* String or threadAir: Outside, Inside and All AroundAmazing ScienceDarleneStille
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The Wind BlewPatHutchins
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Air Science TricksPeterMurray
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Matter I: Its Particulate NaturePart 1: activity 30-45min, discussion 15-20min
Part 2: 30min
* Marble-sized balls of clay or doughWhat is Matter?Rookie Read-About ScienceDon L.Curry$5 new Amazon
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Matter I: Its Particulate Nature* A straw and soapy (sudsing) water in a glassTouch It!: Materials, Matter, and YouPrimary Physical ScienceAdrienneMason
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Matter I: Its Particulate Nature* Water in a spray bottleMatter: See It, Touch It, Taste It, Smell ItAmazing ScienceDarlene R.Stille
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Matter I: Its Particulate Nature* Pieces of metal and wood and a fileWhat Are Atoms?Rookie Read-About ScienceLisaTrumbauer
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Matter I: Its Particulate Nature* A variety of powder or granular substances (sugar, flour, salt)MatterEarly Bird EnergySally M.Walker
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Matter I: Its Particulate Nature* A bit of soil
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Matter I: Its Particulate NatureOptional: Hammer
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Matter I: Its Particulate NatureOptional: Chunks of clay or sandstone
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Matter I: Its Particulate NatureOptional: Safety goggles
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Atoms and MoleculesLouise Spilsbury
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Distinguishing MaterialsPart 1: 30-40min* Wood pencils (one per student)(various titles)Start to Finish(varies)(varies)
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How Its Made
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Start to Finish: Maple Tree to Syrup, Tree to Paper, Oil to Gas, Iron to Car, Flower to Honey, Sheep to Sweater, Sea to Salt, Cow to Cartoon
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Distinguishing MaterialsPart 2: 30-40min* Plastic spoons(various titles)Welcome Books: How Things Are Made(varies)(varies)
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Distinguishing Materials* Metal spoons
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Distinguishing Materials* Wooden spoons
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Distinguishing Materials* Magnet
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 1: exploration 20-30min, discussion 25-35min on two occasionsPart1: A variety of magnets including horseshoe, bar, and button types; ideally enough so that each group can have a setWhat Makes a Magnet?Let’s-Read-And-Find-Out Science, Stage 2Franklyn M.Branley
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Amazing Magnetism Magic School Bus Chapter Books
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 2: demo 15-20min,
discussion 15-20min,
activity 20-30min,
discussion 25-30min
Part1: A variety of small, iron or iron-containing items, such as: paper clips, small nails, etc.What Magnets Can DoRookie Read-About ScienceAllanFowler
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart1: A variety of items made from metals other than iron, such as: aluminum soda cans, pennies (copper), silver or gold jewelry, a lead fishing weight, etc.Magnets Our Physical WorldBeckyOlien
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 3: demo 15-20min
discussion 15-20min
activity/discussion 30-40min
Part 2: Horseshoe magnetMagnets: Pulling Together, Pushing ApartAmazing ScienceNatalie M.Rosinsky
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 2: Piece of poster paper, 6-8” squareMagnetismEarly Bird EnergySally M.Walker
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Exploring Magnets and SpringsCarolBallard
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 2: Iron filings (may be purchased or obtained free from any machine shop)
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Buzzers and Blinkers Building and Experimenting with Magnetism and ElectricityBernieZubrowski
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 2: Small sheets of paper, cloth, plastic, or aluminum foil
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 3: Bar magnet
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 3: Tape
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 3: Thread
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 3: Directional compass
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Magnets and Magnetic FieldsPart 3: Large nail
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Matter II: Air Pressure and the Earth's AtmospherePart 1: 30-40min* Rubber party balloonsOxygen Keeps You AliveFranklyn M.Branley
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Matter II: Air Pressure and the Earth's AtmospherePart 2: 20-30min* Pictures/videos of astronauts working in outer spaceYou’re Aboard Spaceship EarthLet’s-Read-And-Find-Out Science, Stage 2PatriciaLauber
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Matter II: Air Pressure and the Earth's AtmospherePart 3: 15-20min* A household vacuum cleanerAirWhat Living Things NeedVicParker
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Matter II: Air Pressure and the Earth's AtmospherePart 4: 25-35min* An inflatable tire or ball and a pumpAir is EverywhereMelissaStewart
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Matter II: Air Pressure and the Earth's AtmospherePart 5: 25-35min* Weather maps showing high and low-pressure areas
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Air: A Mixture of Gases (Mixtures and Chemical Reactions)Part 1: 20-30min* Candle stub (2 – 3”) or birthday candlesOxygen Keeps You AliveFranklyn M.Branley
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Air: A Mixture of Gases (Mixtures and Chemical Reactions)Part 2: 30-40min* Matches or lighterYou’re Aboard Spaceship EarthLet’s-Read-And-Find-Out Science, Stage 2PatriciaLauber
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Air: A Mixture of Gases (Mixtures and Chemical Reactions)Part 3: 30-40min* Soup bowlAirWhat Living Things NeedVicParker
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Air: A Mixture of Gases (Mixtures and Chemical Reactions)Part 4: 15-20min* Water Changing Materials: Fire and IceJimPipe
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Air: A Mixture of Gases (Mixtures and Chemical Reactions)* A clear drinking glassAir is EverywhereMelissaStewart
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Air: A Mixture of Gases (Mixtures and Chemical Reactions)* Empty PINT jarOxygenTrue BooksSalvatoreTocce
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Air: A Mixture of Gases (Mixtures and Chemical Reactions)* Baking sodaLook How It Changes!Rookie Read-About ScienceJuneYoung
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Air: A Mixture of Gases (Mixtures and Chemical Reactions)* Vinegar
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationseePart 1: 40-50minPart 1: A covered containerA Drop in the Ocean: The Story of WaterScience WorksJacquiBailey
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationPart 2: 40-50minPart 1: Two wet paper towels or similar “rags” of equal sizeI Get WetVickiCobb
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationPart 1: Dinner plateThe Water CycleDon L.Curry
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationPart 1: Soda bottleFollow the Water From Brook to OceanLet’s-Read-And-Find-Out Science, Stage 2ArthurDorros
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationPart 2: IceIt Could Still Be WaterRookie Read-About ScienceAllanFowler
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationPart 2: A drinking glass or glass jarWhat Do You See in a Cloud?Rookie Read-About ScienceAllanFowler
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationPart 2: Salt(various titles)HelenFrost
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationThe Raindrops’ AdventureKimberlyKerr
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationA Drop of WaterGordonMorrison
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationFluffy, Flat and Wet: A Book About CloudsAmazing ScienceDana MeachenRau
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationWater, Water EverywhereReading Rainbow BookMark J.Rauzon
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationWhere Do Puddles Go?Rookie Read-About ScienceFayRobinson
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationWater: Up, Down, and All AroundAmazing ScienceNatalie M.Rosinsky
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationFlakes and Flurries: A Book About SnowAmazing ScienceJosephaSherman
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationLet’s Try It Out in the Water: Hands-On Early Learning Science ActivitiesSeymourSimon
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Matter III: Evaporation and CondensationThe Snowflake: A Water Cycle StoryNeilWaldman
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and CrystallizationPart 2: 30-40min* Packets of powdered beverage (optional)CrystalsConnorDayton
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and CrystallizationPart 3: 10-15min plus periodic observations* SugarKeeping Water CleanHelenFrost
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and Crystallization* SaltCaves: Mysteries Beneath Our FeetDavid L.Harrison
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and Crystallization* Flour or cornstarchCavesNature in ActionStephen P.Kramer
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and Crystallization* SpoonSnowflakes, Sugar and Salt: Crystals Up CloseChuMaki
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and Crystallization* Small jar with lidGreg’s MicroscopeMillicent E.Selsam
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and Crystallization* Cooking oilCaveDianeSiebert
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and Crystallization* DetergentCrystalsMelissaStewart
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and Crystallization* Dark colored platesA Drop of Water: A Book of Science and WonderWalterWick
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and Crystallization* Drinking straw
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Matter IV: Dissolving, Solutions, and Crystallization* Paper towels
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Rocks, Minerals, Dirt, and SoilPart 1: 50-60minCracking Up: A Story About ErosionScience WorksJacquiBailey
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Rocks, Minerals, Dirt, and SoilPart 2: 50-60minPart 1: An assortment of various rocks and minerals (You and your students may have collected these yourselves on various excursions, or sets may be purchased. For this part of the lesson, you will need pieces of granite, an igneous rock that shows a conspicuous, speckled, granular structure. Save sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone and shale, for lesson D-8.)Rocks and MineralsEye WonderCarolineBingham
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Rocks, Minerals, Dirt, and SoilPart 3: 40-60minPart 1: Pocket magnifiersMy First Pocket Guide: Rocks and MineralsNational Geographic My First Pocket GuideN/AN/A