Surfside Academy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) My kids usually take science at our coop. We've been reading reading the MSB chapter books and I thought it would be fun to incorporate some science projects to go along with the books over the summer. I've done a couple of lapbooks but honestly, they're a lot of work and my boys just tolerate them. It doesn't help that I'm craft-challenged; the folds drive me crazy and the mess...Ugh! Anyway, does anyone have any other ideas for projects we could do? They really enjoy the books so I might as well take advantage and get a little more science in. I will have a soon-to-be 3rd grader & 1st grader. My older son uses WWE so our writing usually consists of narration, dicatation, etc. He's really not doing any "book reports" yet. Edited April 29, 2009 by Surfside Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen+4dc Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/parentteacher/sciencekits.htm Try this link, they look interesting and are not terribly expensive. The kits are supposed to include everything you need to do the experiments plus the directions. I haven't tried them myself yet, but my dc are interested, it might be fun summer experimenting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I have a bunch. Back when MSB used to be on PBS they published teacher guides with science experiments. (Bill Nye did this too.) I have 2-3 books of book/episode-based experiments. If you'd send me the titles you're going to be reading and your e-mail, I'll scan in the experiments and e-mail them to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I have a bunch. Back when MSB used to be on PBS they published teacher guides with science experiments. (Bill Nye did this too.) I have 2-3 books of book/episode-based experiments. If you'd send me the titles you're going to be reading and your e-mail, I'll scan in the experiments and e-mail them to you! Thanks a bunch! I'll compile a list and PM you in a little while. Anyone else have ideas specifically to go w/ their books about animals? Edited April 29, 2009 by Surfside Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Also, check out the experiments ("Simple Science"); coloring pages ("Print and Play"); and online games/quizzes, all on the Magic School Bus website that go with various of the books. Enjoy! Warmest regards, Lori D. home page: http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/ Simple Science (experiments): http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/simplescience/home_noflash.htm Print and Play (coloring pages): http://www.scholastic.com/parents/play/printables/ online games and quizzes: http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/home_noflash.htm Online "Guided Tours": http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tour/home.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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