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CURRICULUM
LINKS
| Physical
Science |
Buoyancy
Properties of Matter
Models
Elasticity
Technology
|
NATIONAL
SCIENCE STANDARDS
(Grades
5-8)
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Science as Inquiry- Content Standard A |
Student
will observe a model in order to develop a cause/ effect
relationship.
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| Physical
Science - Content Standard B |
Students
will identify different properties in matter.
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| Science
in Personal and Social Perspectives - Content Standard F |
Students
will understand that science and technology can not solve
all problems for society.
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The
activities in this guide were contributed by Michael DiSpezio, a
Massachusetts-based science writer and author of "Critical Thinking
Puzzles" and "Awesome Experiments in Light & Sound" (Sterling Publishing
Co., NY).
Academic Advisors for this Guide:
Corrine Lowen, Science Department, Wayland Public Schools, Wayland,
MA
Suzanne Panico, Science Teacher Mentor, Cambridge Public Schools,
Cambridge, MA
Anne E. Jones, Science Department, Wayland Middle School, Wayland,
MA
Gary Pinkall, Middle School Science Teacher, Great Bend Public Schools,
Great Bend, KS

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