Activities Linking Science With Math, 5-8Science does not exist in a vacuum and, therefore, shouldn't be taught that way. In that spirit, Activities Linking Science With Math, 5-8, is a hands-on guide for preservice and inservice elementary and middle school teachers who want to connect science instruction with other areas of study-including visual arts, social sciences, language arts, and especially math. |
Contents
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Act 2Surveying Science and Mathematics on the Internet | 27 |
Act 3Examining Current Events in Science Mathematics and Technology | 33 |
Act 4The Tower Challenge | 41 |
Act 5Designing and Constructing a LoadBearing Structure | 49 |
Act 6Investigating the Pinhole Camera and Camera Obscura | 57 |
Act 7Recording Images Using a Simple Pinhole Camera | 69 |
Act 12Observing the Effects of Acids and Bases | 121 |
Act 13Discovering Sand and Sand Paintings | 131 |
Act 14Heat Exchange in Air Water and Soil | 141 |
Act 15Developing a Model of the Earths Inner Structure | 151 |
Act 16Determining the Size and Shape of the Blind Spot | 159 |
Act 17Investigating Perception and Illusion | 167 |
Act 18Determining the Relationship Between Height and Hand Length | 177 |
Act 19Exploring Cellular Shape Using Area | 187 |
Act 8Learning About Levers | 79 |
Act 9Layered Liquids | 89 |
Act 10Calculating the Speed of Sound | 99 |
Act 11Exploring the Dynamics of Temperature | 111 |
Flowering Plants Pollination and Insect Pollinators | 193 |
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Internet Resources | 207 |
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Achievement Level Proficient Activity Sheet analyze and/or assess student understanding Basic classroom safety bilateral symmetry blind spot calculate camera obscura classroom safety practices Considerations Basic classroom Discussion Questions Ask eggs embedded assessment flower flowering plants fulcrum geometric graph hand length heat exchange hours Materials Required Layer lever Main Activity meterstick metric system NCTM Standards NSTA Numbers and Operations optical illusions Options and Extensions paper performance assessment PhYSICAl SCIenCe pinhole camera pipe cleaners pollinators predictions Problem solving Processes/Skills provided in parentheses Questions Ask students Reasoning and Proof Recommended For Grades Required for Main Safety Considerations Basic safety practices apply Sample rubric sand paintings SCIENCE Abilities necessary Science and Children Science as Inquiry science journal entries scientific inquiry especially shapes speed of light speed of sound Standards NSES Grade student groups students able symmetry Teaching Children Mathematics temperature Understanding about scientific understanding are provided writing prompt