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Science & Tech

Grade level: PreK
Topic: Physical Science
62 Total Resources

1. Under Construction: Engineering Investigation

Source: Curious George

Investigate how engineers make skyscrapers, flagpoles, telephone poles and street signs stand up. Explore ways to build stable structures using boxes and other found objects.

Grade Level: PreK, K-2

Subjects: Science & Tech

Topics: Design & Invention. Physical Science.

Resource Type: Lesson Plan

2. Wheel Discoveries

Source: Curious George

Examine objects with wheels, and explore how the objects move. Draw a picture of an imaginary object that has wheels, and explain why the object needs wheels.

Grade Level: PreK, K-2

Subjects: Science & Tech

Topics: Physical Science.

Resource Type: Lesson Plan

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