NO LAB? NO PROBLEM! Hands-on activities can easily be incorporated into the science classroom. Hands-on learning further reinforces concepts, assists with peer interactions, and enhances the child's ability to think critically. It involves the child in a total learning experience which allows them to apply what they have learned, and actively participate in the learning process. Several hands-on science activities are described below.
Fun with frictionFriction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
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Diving into density |
Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given unit of volume.
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Edible AtomsThe Bohr model depicts the simplest modern picture of the structure of the atom, according to which electrons move in orbits around the nucleus at certain well-defined distances.
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Chocolate chemistry |
The rate of dissolving of solids is affected by three factors: Temperature, stirring and surface area.
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