Indoor ZooThis eye-catching, inquiry-based series uses everyday objects and hands-on experiments to engage students in exploring science and the scientific method in fun new ways.Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes; Evidence, Models, and Explanation; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Constancy, Change, and Measurement; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Form and Function; Science as Inquiry; Physical Science; and Science and Technology as outlined by the National Academics of Science and endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association. If you've got a cat, a dog, or even spiders on your ceiling, you can come up with furry, fun science experiments to discover cool stuff, like whether or not cats really see in the dark. Other kids' experiments will get you started on creating your very own indoor zoo! |
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