Paul the penguin and his science pals in Spanish.
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Growing a bush bean: In this hands on activity two students, with direction from their teacher, grow a bush bean plant. They chart the growth and appearance of the plant from seed to full grown fruit bearing plant. Lab safety is demonstrated and discussed.

Plants: Seed dispersion: Under the direction of their teacher, two students learn how animals can play an important role in plant reproduction. Using various craft supplies, students will simulate an animal distributing plant seeds. The experiment will be repeated to demonstrate how the amount and location of seed distribution will vary each time an animal brushes against a plant.

Sinking and floating: Making clay boats: In this hands on activity two students, with direction from their teacher, test clay to see if it will sink or float. Lab safety and procedure is demonstrated.

Moving over different surfaces: In this hands on activity two students, with direction from their teacher, test how the surface area of objects can affect the amount of force needed to move them. Recording observations are featured as students compare their experiences. Lab safety and procedure are practiced.

Light: Exploring shadows: In this hands on activity two students, with assistance from their teacher, will explore how shadows from an object change as the angle of the light sources changes. They will draw to record the results of their test and practice working together to complete this activity.

Mixtures: Our students are surprised today in their lab as they study mixtures ... and make a healthy lunch. They mix solids with solids in salad contents, liquid and liquid in a homemade dressing and finally solids and liquids in the finished dish. A health plus is the friendly presentation of fresh, unprocessed dark green vegetables. Then our students apply what they've learned as they explore the contents of the refrigerator ... discovering various other mixtures and describing their properties. Solutions are also discussed.

Mixtures: Exploring Oobleck: In this hands on activity two students, with assistance from their teacher, mix a solid and a liquid, cornstarch and water, with surprising results.

Adaptations: In and to: In an off site lab assignment Quinn explores the state park environment he and his family camp in. Medhin will explore her own neighborhood. They observe how animals and plants are changing their environment to meet their needs and record their findings with photos and in a journal. Back in the lab they build a chart to analyze their findings.

Building structures: Two students are given the opportunity the design, draw and build a model of their ideas for a playground structure for their school. After reviewing visuals of typical structures the students are given common home building pvc pipes and connectors to create models of their ideas.

Characteristics of salt water: Two students, Paige and Elijah, explore one of the differences between saltwater and fresh water: density. Under the direction of their teacher, they first predict if various objects will sink or float, then they test their prediction by placing the object in beakers filled with saltwater and fresh water. They observe if the object sinks or floats and record their findings in a chart.

Design a communication code: Today, two students, with the help of their teacher, use snaps, claps, and hand signals to design several audio and visual codes to help them communicate with each other in the lab. They'll then combine their new codes into a complete message signaling that the lab is over.

Ecosystems: Two students, along with their teacher, explore three different ecosystems: the desert, the forest, and the pond. Together they identify various plants and animals and place them in the correct ecosystem. They discover how these organism survive by working together as producers, consumers, and decomposers. They also learn that often plants and animals will not survive outside of their own ecosystem.

Energy: In today's lab, Mariana and Melena, discover their teacher wearing a gas-powered leaf blower, while playing with a flashlight and solar oven. They brainstorm ways that these items are similar and realize they all use energy, albeit from different sources. The flashlight uses batteries, and their teacher knows of an unusual source of electrical energy: copper wire, nails, and lemons. Using these materials, they explore whether or not it's possible to to power an LED bulb with fruit, and discuss if citrus is a good source of renewable energy.

How plants affect erosion: In today's lab, two students, along with the help of their teacher, explore the impact plants have on erosion. A grassy hill has been growing in the lab, now they must build an identical mountain but with soil only. Using a chart to keep track of the results, they test each mountain with differen applications of water: from a spray bottle, a shaker bottle, and a watering can. Through careful observation and measuring the height of the mountains, they can see just how effective plants and their roots are at preventing erosion.

Investigating sound: On a stage with a backdrop of animating notes Tanika leads movement that pins the unit vocabulary terms to the meanings of the words.

Magnetic & nonmagnetic: Two students, with direction from their teacher, explore the amazing world of magnetism. With the help of magnets, the students test various objects to see if they are magnetic or not. Using a T-chart, they record which objects are magnetic, and which are not. They construct rules to use in predicting the magnetic nature of objects.

Magnets are magnificent: Poles: Under the direction of their teacher, two students explore the ways magnets push and pull other magnetic objects. Students learn about the poles of a magnet and discover different ways to "see" the invisible magnetic field using iron filings, and by studying how magnets attract or repel other magnets.

Models of weathering and erosion: Inspired by the erosion of the Appalachian Mountains, two students explore the effects of two weathering agents, wind and water, on a mountain of soil. They build, test, observe, and record the results of using a fan, a spray bottle, and a watering can, on the soil. Next, they run the same experiment on a similar mountain that is growing grass to explore the impact of plants on erosion.

Plate tectonics: With the help from their teacher, two students create models with frosting and graham crackers to demonstrate how the movement of tectonic plates can change the surface of the earth. Using the models, they show how volcanoes, mountains, and valleys can form, or cause earthquakes.

Preparing a severe weather kit: Two students, Abby and Amina, discuss with their teacher various types of severe weather emergencies, and how to prepare for one. At their homes, Abby and Amina gather materials that they think will help them (and their families) be prepared in case severe weather strikes. Back in the lab, the students and their teacher evaluate the materials gathered as being appropriate or not appropriate for a severe weather emergency kit.

Properties: Sorting objects: With direction from their teacher, two students learn how to classify various objects. Using a chart and their five senses the students will first observe the properties of several objects. Using a Venn Diagram, they will compare two or more objects and classify their properties as being alike or different.

Research and build a map: Two students, with guidance from their teacher, learn how paper and electronic maps help people find locations. During a field trip to their local park, the students research the distance between the park's features, and draw the landmarks to scale to build a map of their favorite place to play.

Seeing salt water: Two students, Ambria and Mariana, learn that while ocean water and fresh water may look the same, they can do an experiment to actually see the salt in saltwater. With guidance from their teacher, they set up a pie plate with some salt water and observe it over several days. As the water evaporates, they can see the salt left behind. They record their observations in a chart.

Solving problems in our environment: Two students, with the help of their teacher, brainstorm about changes they can make around the house to help conserve the resources they use everyday. They also discover that some materials break down faster than others by testing two different egg cartons in water. They learn that it's best to recycle or reuse products whenever possible to help keep our landfills from overflowing.

Using materials: Two students observed various features of plants and animals and examine equipment commonly used by people. They are asked to analyze and hypothesize a connection between things found in nature and the ideas engineers may have used to develop items that solve problems for people. After viewing visuals of these items and connections the students are given the opportunity to create their own versions with natural materials.

Ages 3-5.

Grades Pre-K-K.

Soundtrack in Spanish only; container art in English.