Science alive: welcome spring with science resources that catch kids' eyes and captivate young minds.Power of Science: Astronomy Teach planets, stars, comets, meteoroids, time zones, and more with this comprehensive kit--even build a space capsule! $114.95; www.etacuisenaire.com/pos.htm; Gr. 4-6 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tangle DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. Puzzle Can kids assemble the chromosomes in the correct sequence? A great prop to liven up Verb 1. liven up - make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit" liven, enliven, invigorate, animate energize, perk up, energise, stimulate, arouse, brace - cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't your lessons or challenge fast finishers. $6; www.tangletoys.com; Gr. 4-8 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Butterfly Life Cycle Introduce animal life cycles to even the youngest kids with this realistically detailed, inflatable four-piece set and activity guide. $29.95; www.learningresources.com; Gr. K-2 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Animal Bites This classic, nine-piece kit of herbivore herbivore: see carnivore. herbivore Animal adapted to subsist solely on plant tissues. Herbivores range from insects (e.g., aphids) to large mammals (e.g., elephants), but the term is most often applied to ungulates. , carnivore carnivore (kär`nəvôr'), term commonly applied to any animal whose diet consists wholly or largely of animal matter. In animal systematics it refers to members of the mammalian order Carnivora (see Chordata). , and omnivore omnivore: see carnivore. omnivore Animal that eats both plant and animal matter. Most omnivorous species do not have highly specialized food-processing structures or food-gathering behaviour. samples plus lessons is ideal for teaching about diversity in the animal kingdom. $95; http://skullduggery.com; Gr. 3-6 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Science Readers These appealing nonfiction books present key science concepts and vocabulary alongside photos and graphics kids will love. $38 for set of 8; www.delta-education.com; Gr. K-6 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ultimate Flight Kit Calling all future pilots and engineers! Kids learn about propulsion, lift, altitude, and more as they build seven crafts. Includes flight manual and log. $29.99; http://us.dk.com; Gr. 3-6 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SunEzoon Car This kit's easy-to-assemble solar car will even work indoors! A great group project for spring--rain or shine. $12.95 each or $275 for class pack of 25; www.pitsco.com; Gr. 4-8 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Go! Motion Halt! Who goes there? Shake up your physical science lessons with a data-logging motion detector. Teach velocity, acceleration, and much more. $99; www.vernier vernier (vûr`nēr), auxiliary scale, either straight or an arc of a circle, designed to slide along a fixed scale. Its unit divisions, usually smaller than those on the fixed scale, permit a far more precise reading. .com; Gr. K-5 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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