| Science Postcards |
| Science Postcards |
| Today's website from New Zealand encourages development of scientific exploration through children's literature |
The idea is to read one of the recommended books, and then the "teacher" sends a "Science Postcard" themed around that book title to a student. Upon receiving the postcard, the student is inspired to engage in a science activity that relates to the book they just read. The science activity is downloadable/printable at the Science Postcard website.
There are eight, free science postcards and activities that include:
1) Book Title: Cork on the Ocean
Science Activity: "Traffic Light Straws" (Density)
2) Book Title: Duck in the Truck
Science Activity: "Science Friction" (Forces)
3) Book Title: Sidewalk Circus
Science Activity: "Shadow Secrets" (Light)
4) Book Title: The King's Bubbles
Science Activity: "Bubble Magic" (Forces)
5) Book Title: Tarawera's Pink Terrace Children
Science Activity: "Fiery Eruptions" (Volcanoes)
6) Book Title: Mrs McGinty and the Bizarre Plant
Science Activity: "Flightfor Life" (Seeds)
7) Book Title: Ruby Sings the Blues
Science Activity: "No to Noise" (Sound)
8) Book Title: Bright Star
Science Activity: Moon Strike (Space)
All of the Science Postcards are available for free at the site. The Teacher and Pupil notes for the first book mentioned above, "Cork on the Ocean," and the Science activity "Traffic Light Straws" are available free (without registering). All other Teacher and Pupil notes can be downloaded for free, once you have registered on the site.
I registered and noticed that you MUST fill out the "comment" field in order to complete the registration. I simply typed, "I want to register to access the materials on this website." That did the job. :)
Of course, it wouldn't be necessary to print out a postcard and send it to your children - you could simply do the activities. On the other hand, it might be fun to send the postcard to them (kids love to get mail). Or, you could place one in a conspicuous place somewhere in the house where they are sure to see it and wonder what it is.
This is a fun way to engage kids in science projects that tie into the books they enjoy reading. |
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