Format
1. Author Valerie Marsh tells a story that incorporates the four December holidays - Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, Las Posadas and the meaning behind each of their symbols.
2. Children discuss the math concept of line of symmetry, retell the story with Valerie and create their own paper coin.
3. Students learn the sign language signs for push, pull, gravity, at rest, science, yes, no, friction. We use these signs throughout our program and everyone feels comfortable signing!
4. Miss Liz the Science Wiz presents the topics of gravity, force, incline, and the motion of push and pull.
5. Students make predictions regarding what will happen to their paper coins as they apply force, and drop them from different heights.
6. Students will experiment with push and pull forces as they make their coins glide across
their desk. Students will vary the amount of force that they use.
7. Students put a length of string through their paper object and us it as an incline.
8. Students observe what happens when they increase the speed of their incline by increasing the weight using a paper clip!
9. Students observe what happens when they apply friction to their object.
10. Students use the scientific terms of Materials, Question, Predict, Experiment, Observe, Conclude.
11. We review all concepts, the signs we learned and the story!
Objectives
Students engage in Action Science to explore basic physics concepts. Students will:
learn the stories and symbols of the four December holidays - Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, Las Posadas.
become confident in using the signs for yes, no, gravity, push, pull, friction, incline, science
be introduced to the scientific method
understand the scientific terms: materials, question, predict, experiment, observe and conclude
learn about the forces of push versus pull
learn about the concept of gravity
learn about the concept of an Incline
be able to identify the line of symmetry
work cooperatively with a partner during our science experiments
be active participants while conducting an experiment
develop an appreciation for physical science
be able to demonstrate push/pull with an object of their choice
be able to demonstrate gravity with an object of their choice
We will mail you all the fun supplies!
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Valerie will tailor her program to the standards that you want to meet with this program. Please let her know if you have specific standards that you would like her to cover.
CCSS.LEA-Literacy.RI.K.1 to .4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1 to .7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.1 to .3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.1 to .6
Science K-PS2-1, PS2.A, PS2-2,Motion, Stability, Gravity, PS2.B. PS3.C
Art NA-D.K-4.1, 4.3, NA-T.K-4.1, NA-VA.K-4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.6
Math K- 2MD.A.2
State Standards
Valerie will identify these for your state if you would like.