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On-Line Physics | ||||||||||
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Egg-citing KIIDS Labs!:
Egg-stremely
Strong
Floating Egg
Egg in a Bottle
On-The-Ball KIIDS Labs!:
Diaper Power
Test A Ball
Stir Up A Ball
Super Goop
KIIDS :Kids Involved
In Doing Science
Mary Edward and Kris
Skrutvold
The KIIDS program goal is to promote success, cooperation, fun, and a sense of pride and accomplishment in the area of science.
Who's involved?: 3rd. grade classes (3 at a time)
parents (3 per class, total 9)
middle school students (3 per class, total 9)
Where?: Elementary cafeteria or suitable larger space
DUTIES...Classroom Teacher will:
- choose ONE hands-on science activity pertaining to a pre- determined science concept
- collect enough materials for their activity to supply 3 stations (one for each of the 3 classes)
- organize materials to be stored in a tub, ready for the parent/middle school student support team
Middle School Student will:
- study the hands-on science activity
- have a clear understanding of the concept being presented
- create visual aides for the activity station (charts, posters, etc.)
- help to set-up the activity station
- help to run the activity station
- tear-down the station & return non-consumables to tubsParent will:
- study the hands-on science activity
- have a clear understanding of the concept being presented
- help to set-up the activity station
- help to run the activity station
- tear-down the station & return non-consumables to tubs
* Classes will be divided into thirds (max. 6 students per team)
* Each KIIDS team will spend twenty minutes exploring their classroom stations.
* Teachers will have the opportunity to observe students and to initiate inquiry based dialogue.
* Elementary students will give a written evaluation of the KIIDS program upon completion.
What do we do when it's over?
This is a Trial Run... Teachers, parents and the middle school students will meet to discuss the program. It will then be decided how often to run the program (i.e. 1x month or every other month).