Force, Motion, and Energy
Children's Literature to Integrate into Force, Motion, and Energy units.
Title: Melting Matter
Author: Amy Hansen
Illustrator: --
Publisher: Rourke Publishing
Year: 2011
ISBN 10: 1617419540ISBN 13: 978-1617419546
Description: Introduces the idea that something that changes its state by melting or freezing remains matter, explains how melting effects the molecules that make up matter, and compares melting with dissolving and burning.
TEKS:
Science: 2.5c, 2.6a
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
*Ideas for the classroom: Compare the time it takes to melt a pad of butter in the microwave, outside in the direct sun, and outside in the shade. Students can predict which will melt faster. Then, they can write about the results and why they think it happened that way.
Title: Sid the Science Kid: Why Did My Ice Pop Melt?
Author: Susan Korman
Illustrator: --
Publisher: Harper Festival
Year: 2010
ISBN 10: 0061852538
ISBN 13: 978-0061852534
Description: When Sid discovers that the ice pop he left out overnight has melted, he starts to wonder: Why don't ice pops stay frozen all the time? And why does water turn into ice in the freezer? With a little help from his family, friends, and teacher, Sid the Science Kid is ready to investigate reversible change!
TEKS:
Science: 2.5c, 2.6a
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
Ideas for the classroom: Compare the time it takes to melt a piece of ice in the microwave, outside in the direct sun, and outside in the shade. Students can predict which will melt faster. Then, they can write about the results and why they think it happened that way.
Author: Susan Korman
Illustrator: --
Publisher: Harper Festival
Year: 2010
ISBN 10: 0061852538
ISBN 13: 978-0061852534
Description: When Sid discovers that the ice pop he left out overnight has melted, he starts to wonder: Why don't ice pops stay frozen all the time? And why does water turn into ice in the freezer? With a little help from his family, friends, and teacher, Sid the Science Kid is ready to investigate reversible change!
TEKS:
Science: 2.5c, 2.6a
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
Ideas for the classroom: Compare the time it takes to melt a piece of ice in the microwave, outside in the direct sun, and outside in the shade. Students can predict which will melt faster. Then, they can write about the results and why they think it happened that way.
Title: Melting, Freezing, and Boiling Science Projects with Matter
Author: Robert Gardner
Illustrator: Tom LaBaff
Publisher: Enslow
Year: 2006
ISBN-10: 0766025896
ISBN-13: 978-0766025899
Description: Young students are introduced to physical science through simple activities and science project ideas- All activities use common items found in the home or school- Includes narrative explaining the scientific concepts of each experiment- Supports the National Science Education Standards for K-4 Physical Science.
TEKS:
Science: 2.5c, 2.6a
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
Ideas for the classroom: There are many project ideas in this book. It is a great resource for the science classroom using inquiry. Have students predict how you can change the physical properties of matter. After doing activity have them go back to their journals to draw and write what they observed.
Author: Robert Gardner
Illustrator: Tom LaBaff
Publisher: Enslow
Year: 2006
ISBN-10: 0766025896
ISBN-13: 978-0766025899
Description: Young students are introduced to physical science through simple activities and science project ideas- All activities use common items found in the home or school- Includes narrative explaining the scientific concepts of each experiment- Supports the National Science Education Standards for K-4 Physical Science.
TEKS:
Science: 2.5c, 2.6a
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
Ideas for the classroom: There are many project ideas in this book. It is a great resource for the science classroom using inquiry. Have students predict how you can change the physical properties of matter. After doing activity have them go back to their journals to draw and write what they observed.
Title: First Science Experiments: Magnet Power!
Author: Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone
Illustrator: Steve Harpster
Publisher: Sterling
Year: 2006
ISBN 10: 1402724381
ISBN 13: 978-1402724381
Description: Magnets irresistibly draw kids to science--turning the learning process into a magical experience. This entertaining collection of experiments helps parents and teachers make the most of that natural, youthful curiosity. These activities answer all the most basic questions in a hands-on way, always with an eye to safety: What do the "N" and the "S" on a magnet mean? What can a magnet pick up--and can I make something magnetic? Where is the largest magnet in the world? There's even a way to make a magnet float in the air and a great "art project" using a magnet to decorate a silly drawing!
TEKS:
Science: 2.4a, 2.6b
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
Ideas for the classroom: Observe and record ways that magnets are used at school. Then, have students take their journal home and record ways that magnets are used at home.
Author: Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone
Illustrator: Steve Harpster
Publisher: Sterling
Year: 2006
ISBN 10: 1402724381
ISBN 13: 978-1402724381
Description: Magnets irresistibly draw kids to science--turning the learning process into a magical experience. This entertaining collection of experiments helps parents and teachers make the most of that natural, youthful curiosity. These activities answer all the most basic questions in a hands-on way, always with an eye to safety: What do the "N" and the "S" on a magnet mean? What can a magnet pick up--and can I make something magnetic? Where is the largest magnet in the world? There's even a way to make a magnet float in the air and a great "art project" using a magnet to decorate a silly drawing!
TEKS:
Science: 2.4a, 2.6b
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
Ideas for the classroom: Observe and record ways that magnets are used at school. Then, have students take their journal home and record ways that magnets are used at home.
Title: Mr Fixits Magnet Machine Richard Scarry Ready to Read Books
Author: Richard Scarry
Illustrator: --
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Year: 1998
ISBN 10: 0689816243
ISBN 13: 978-0689816246
Description: Mr. Fixit is very proud of his latest invention. It's a huge magnet machine that grabs anything made of metal! Then Mr. Frumble's car key Hilda's roller skates and the Busytown fire engine disappear! Is Mr. Fixit's machine to blame?
TEKS:
Science: 2.4a, 2.6b
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
Ideas for the classroom: Provide many different types items for students to see what items magnets will attract.
Author: Richard Scarry
Illustrator: --
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Year: 1998
ISBN 10: 0689816243
ISBN 13: 978-0689816246
Description: Mr. Fixit is very proud of his latest invention. It's a huge magnet machine that grabs anything made of metal! Then Mr. Frumble's car key Hilda's roller skates and the Busytown fire engine disappear! Is Mr. Fixit's machine to blame?
TEKS:
Science: 2.4a, 2.6b
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
Ideas for the classroom: Provide many different types items for students to see what items magnets will attract.
Title: Forces Make Things Move (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Publisher: Harper Collins
Year: 2005
ISBN 10: 006445214X
ISBN 13: 978-0064452144
Description: There are forces at work whenever you throw a ball, run up the stairs, or push your big brother off the couch. Want to learn more about the forces around you? Read and find out!
TEKS:
Science: 2.6c, 2.6d
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
*Ideas for the classroom: Using cars and bulletin board paper or chalk outside on the sidewalk, have groups trace the stopping place of the car each time it rolls down the ramp. Change the height of the ramp each time. Have students chart the height of the ramp and distance of the car each time.
Title: Roll, Slope, and Slide: A Book About Ramps
Author: Michael Dahl
Illustrator: Shea Denise
Publisher: Picture Window Books
Year: 2002
ISBN 10: 1404819096
ISBN 13: 978-1404819092
Description: Describes the different kinds, uses, and benefits of inclined planes and ramps. Includes an activity.
TEKS:
Science: 2.6c, 2.6d
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
*Ideas for the classroom: Using cars and bulletin board paper or chalk outside on the sidewalk, have groups trace the stopping place of the car each time it rolls down the ramp. Change the height of the ramp each time. Have students chart the height of the ramp and distance of the car each time.* http://georgetownisd.org/ccorner/science/pk5.asp
Author: Michael Dahl
Illustrator: Shea Denise
Publisher: Picture Window Books
Year: 2002
ISBN 10: 1404819096
ISBN 13: 978-1404819092
Description: Describes the different kinds, uses, and benefits of inclined planes and ramps. Includes an activity.
TEKS:
Science: 2.6c, 2.6d
ELA 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c, 2.10, 2.14a, 2.14b, 2.14c, 2.28a, 2.28b
*Ideas for the classroom: Using cars and bulletin board paper or chalk outside on the sidewalk, have groups trace the stopping place of the car each time it rolls down the ramp. Change the height of the ramp each time. Have students chart the height of the ramp and distance of the car each time.* http://georgetownisd.org/ccorner/science/pk5.asp
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