Teaching Science in Elementary Schools

Dr. S. Kay Gandy was an elementary teacher of 27 years and a university professor of 17 years. She has worked extensively with teachers around the world and authored books on activities to teach social studies and mapping skills.Harmony Hendrick is an elementary school teacher of 16 years. She served on committees to develop Kentucky Academic Standards and has shared presentations at state and national levels.Jessica Roberts is an elementary school teacher of 17 years. She has developed teacher resources and shared presentations at state and national levels.

• Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1 Using Food to Teach Science Pancake Chemistry—Physical and Chemical Changes with CookingEdible Landfill—LandfillsBrown Apples—OxidationPop Rocks and Soda Pop—Chemistry with Carbon DioxideHow Many Ways Do You Taste?—Sense of TasteSecret Food Codes—Writing Messages with FoodDon’t Burn the Toast—Types of Heat TransferMostly Cloudy—Types of CloudsBaking Footprints—FossilsIron for Breakfast—Iron in FoodEating the Moon—Phases of the MoonMilky Magic—Chemical Changes with MilkScientific Bubble Gum—Using the Scientific MethodChapter 2 Using Games to Teach ScienceGuess the Scientist—Famous ScientistsToss the Globe—Characteristics of EarthBird Beaks—Animal AdaptationsCatch Me if You Can—HabitatsRock Scavenger Hunt with GPS—Types of Rocks

This book on science activities provides some inexpensive ways to engage elementary students in thinking and doing science. The chapters cover a broad range of science topics to help teachers create thought-provoking lessons. The literature connections are great for those who want to teach across disciplines.