Explore how things change when it rains by using all five senses to observe the rain and the rain clouds. Compare a rainy day to a sunny day and describe the differences between rain clouds and clouds on a sunny day. Details »
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Demonstrate why joints are needed in the body and how they help with movement. Attempt to do simple tasks while a joint is in a splint to prevent bending. Details »
Discover that the lungs expand and contract by observing what happens to students' chests while breathing in and breathing out. See the results of exhalation by blowing into water, bubble solution, and pinwheels. Details »
Contemplate how every body movement involves the use of muscles. Focus on which muscles are required to do specific tasks and learn the names of those muscles. Details »
Investigate the digestive process by creating a model of the stomach using a plastic bag and lemon juice to simulate stomach acid. Observe food being broken down with the model. Details »
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