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Program overview: Snapshot Science Club activities are fun, engaging, and aligned to the three dimensions of science learning in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). See Appendix-A attached below. Each activity engages participants by offering opportunities to play and also run experiments as a team of scientists. Modelling, observation, prediction, measurement, and data analyses skills are practiced. What do parents say about Snapshot Science Club? Check out the Why SSS? page. The Best of Snapshot Science Club (K-2) activities overview: 1. Gravity on Earth: Bubbles to Balloons (sample lesson plan attached below) Model gravity; measure and compare rate at which different sized objects fall 2. Science of Sound Model sound waves on oscilloscope; compare volumes and pitches of musical instruments 3. Magnetism Observe magnetic fields; compare magnetic poles; measure differences in attraction 4. Who’s an Engineer? Part 1 Measure differences in friction with a Vernier Force Plate; graph results 5. Who’s an Engineer? Part 2 Build model wind-up cars from recyclable materials; compare distance traveled with more and less friction on wheels 6. Paper Bones Compare forces required to crush bones of various diameters; wrap up sessions Sample lesson plan available below. |