Programs by Topic

Body Science: Healthy Habits (K-2)

• Identify that living things grow and change.
• Understand that people need food for survival.
• Explore the concept of nutrition and its importance for growth and function.
• Investigate foods to learn how to make healthier choices.
• NGSSS: SC.K.N.1.3, SC.K.L.14.1, SC.1.L.17.1, SC.2.L.14.1
• LAFS: K-2.W.2.5, K-2.W.3.7-8, K-2.SL.1.1-3, K-1.SL.2.4, K-2.L.3.4-5

Body Science: Cell Theory (3-5)

• Identify that all living organisms are made of cells.
• Investigate the structure and function of cells.
• Explore the concept of cells as building blocks for tissues, organs, and body systems.
• Identify some of the major body systems, organs within these systems, and how they function together.
• NGSSS: SC.3.N.1.3, SC.4.L.17.2, SC.5.L.14.1
• LAFS: 3-5.RL.2.4, 3-5.RF.3.3, 3-5.RF.4.4, 3-5.SL.1.1, 3-5.SL.1.3, 3-4.L.2.3, 3-5.L.3.4, 3-4.L.3.5-6

Icky Squishy Matter (K-2)

• Explore the concept of matter and its various states.
• Discuss how chemistry is used in everyday life.
• Observe a chemical reaction and phase changes.
• Model safe laboratory procedures as students actively participate in making a take-home gooey concoction.
• NGSSS: SC.K.N.1.1, SC.K.P.8.1, SC.K.P.9.1, SC.1.N.1.2, SC.1.N.1.3, SC.2.P.8.2, SC.2.P.8.3, SC.2.P.9.1
• LAFS: K-2.SL.1.1-3, K-1.SL.2.4, K-2.L.3.4-5

Radical Reactions (3-5)

• Review the definition of chemistry and matter.
• Differentiate between chemical and physical reactions.
• Incorporate steps of the scientific method through observation and experimentation.
• Model safe laboratory procedures while recording and interpreting results.
• NGSSS: SC.3.N.1.3, SC.4.N.1.6, SC.4.P.9.1, SC.5.P.9.1
• LAFS: 3-5.RL.2.4, 3-5.RF.3.3, 3-5.RF.4.4, 3-4.RI.1.1-2, 3-5.RI.1.3, 3-5.RI.2.4, 3-5.W.1.2, 3-5.W.2.4, 3.W.3.8, 3-5.SL.1.1, 3-5.SL.1.3, 3-4.L.2.3, 3-5.L.3.4, 3-4.L.3.5-6

Digging Deep: Fossil Hunt (K-2)

• Define “fossil” and discuss fossil formation and types.
• Work in teams in our sand site to uncover and identify fossils.
• Discover the origin and identity of the fossils collected.
• NGSSS: SC.K.N.1.1, SC.K.N.1.3, SC.1.N.1.2, SC.1.N.1.3, SC.1.N.1.2, SC.2.P.8.1
• LAFS: K-1.RF.1.1, K-1.RF.2.2, K-2.RF.3.3, K-2.W.2.5, K-2.W.3.7-8, K-2.SL.1.1-3,K-1.SL.2.4, K-2.L.3.4-5
• MAFS: K.MD.1.1, K.G.1.1, 2.MD.1.1

Reasons for Seasons (1-2)

• Identify that the Earth revolves around the sun.
• Discuss how the sun provides energy in the form of light and heat.
• Examine patterns in weather, comparing Florida to other areas in the U.S.
• Construct and experiment with weather instruments.
• NGSSS: SC.1.E.6.3, SC.2.E.7.1, SC.2.E.7.5
• LAFS: 1-2.SL.1.1-3, 1.SL.2.4, 1-2.L.3.4-5

Rock and Erode (3-5)

• Investigate the properties of rocks and identify the three rock groups.
• Explore rock formation and stages of the rock cycle.
• Experiment with a stream table to understand the effects of weather and erosion on rocks.
• NGSSS: SC.3.P.8.3, SC.4.E.6.1, SC.4.E.6.4,  SC.5.N.1.5
• LAFS: 3-5.RL.2.4, 3-5.RF.3.3, 3-5.RF.4.4, 3-4.RI.1.1-2, 3-5.RI.1.3, 3-5.RI.2.4, 3-5.W.1.2, 3-5.W.2.4, 3.W.3.8, 3-5.SL.1.1, 3-5.SL.1.3, 3-4.L.2.3, 3-5.L.3.4, 3-4.L.3.5-6

Mineral Mystery (3-4)

• Learn the properties of minerals.
• Identify minerals and their uses in our daily lives.
• Investigate basic techniques used to identify minerals with the use of test kits.
• Record and interpret data to compare and identify unknown minerals.
• NGSSS: SC.3.N.1.3, SC.3.N.1.6, SC2.N.1.7, SC.3.P.8.3, SC.4.E.6.2
• LAFS: 3-4.RL.2.4, 3-4.RF.3.3, 3.RF.4.4, 3-4.RI.1.1-3,  3-4.RI.2.4, 3-4.SL.1.1, 3.SL.1.3, 3-4.L.2.3, 3-4.L.3.4-6

StarLab: From Night to Day (K-2)

• Identify that the sun provides energy in the form of light and heat.
• Investigate the position of the sun in the sky as it appears to change throughout the day.
• Explore the night sky in the Star Lab.
• Construct a sky scope for continued exploration.
• NGSSS: SC.K.E.5.2, SC.K.E.5.3, SC.K.E.5.4
• LAFS: K-2.SL.1.1-3, K-1.SL.2.4, K-2.L.3.4-5
• MAFS: K.MD.1.1, K.G.1.1

StarLab: Moon and Stars (3-4)

• Identify the sun as a star that emits energy.
• Investigate the changes in the observable shape of the moon.
• Observe the patterns of the night sky in our StarLab.
• Explore the reasons why stars seem to shift across the sky.
• NGSSS: SC.3.E.5.1, SC.3.E.5.2, SC.3.E.5.3, SC.4.E.5.1, SC.4.E.5.2, SC.4.E.5.3
• LAFS: 3-4.SL.1.1, 3-4.SL.1.3, 3-4.L.2.3, 3-4.L.3.4-6

StarLab: Exploring Our Galaxy (5)

• Identify the objects which make up our galaxy.
• Compare properties of the inner and outer planets.
• Discuss the influence of gravity and energy in the formation of galaxies, stars, and solar systems.
• Explore our solar system in our StarLab.
• NGSSS: SC.5.E.5.1, SC.5.E.5.2, SC.5.E.5.3
• LAFS: 5.RF.3.3, 5.RF.4.4, 5.RI.1.3, 5.RI.2.4, 5.W.2.4, 5.SL.1.1, 5.SL.1.3, 5.L.3.4

Magnet Investigations (K-2)

• Identify properties of magnets using careful observation.
• Work collaboratively to investigate the steps of the scientific process.
• Participate in hands-on experiments with magnets.
• Compare observations and ideas by sharing results with others.
• NGSSS: SC.K.N.1.1, SC.1.N.1.3, SC.2.P.13.1
• LAFS: K-2.SL.1.1-3, K-1.SL.2.4, K-2.L.3.4-5

Good Vibrations (K-2)

• Explore the concept of vibrations.
• Identify that sound is caused by vibrations that travel in waves through different media.
• Experiment at centers to understand how sound is made.
• Construct a musical instrument for continued exploration back in the classroom.
• NGSSS: SC.K.P.10.1, SC.1.N.1.1, SC.2.N.1.1
• LAFS: K-2.W.2.5, K-2.W.3.7-8, K-2.SL.1.1-3, K-1.SL.2.4, K-2.L.3.4-5

Electrical Encounters (3-5)

• Explore the concept of electricity and identify the different types.
• Investigate static electricity in the form of lightning.
• Examine current electricity by building circuits.
• Experiment with materials to differentiate between conductors and insulators.
• NGSSS: SC.3.P.10.1, SC.3.P.10.2, SC.4.P.10.1, SC.4.P.10.2, SC.5.P.10.1, SC.5.P.10.2, SC.5.P.10.4
• LAFS: 3-5.SL.1.1, 3-5.SL.1.3, 3-4.L.2.3, 3-5.L.3.4, 3-4.L.3.5-6

3-2-1 Blast-Off: Forces and Motion (3-5)

• Explore rockets and identify the parts.
• Investigate Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
• Identify types of energy and acting forces during a rocket launch.
• Collaboratively work in pairs to construct and launch a water rocket.
• NGSSS: SC.3.E.5.4, SC.4.P.10.2, SC.5.P.13.1
• LAFS: 3-5.SL.1.1, 3-5.SL.1.3, 3-4.L.2.3,3-5.L.3.4, 3-4.L.3.5-6

Build It: Engineering (3-5)

• Investigate the concepts of engineering by raising questions and experimenting in teams.
• Record date in the form of simple charts.
• Explore the idea that science does not always follow a rigid method.
• Construct a model while using creativity and design skills.,
• NGSSS: SC.3.N.1.1, SC.3.N.1.3, SC.4.N.1.3, SC.4.N.1.8, SC.5.N.1.5
• LAFS: 3-5.SL.1.1, 3-5.SL.1.3, 3-4.L.2.3, 3-5.L.3.4, 3-4.L.3.5-6

Clues of the Past (3-5)

• Investigate the use of present artifacts to make inferences about the past lives of Tequesta Native Americans.
• Explore evidence and, generate science explanations.
• Differentiate between an experiment, and other types of scientific explanations.,
• Explore Florida history by discussing "trash mounds."
• NGSSS: SC.3.N.1.6, SC.4.N.1.7, SC.5.N.1.2
• LAFS: 3-5.SL.1.1, 3-5.SL.1.3, 3-4.L.2.3, 3-5.L.3.4, 3-4.L.3.5-6

Know Your Rock (1-2)

• Learn what it means to make observations using one or more of the five senses.
• Collectively describe an object in as much detail as possible.
• Explore the definition of a rock by actively participating in “My Secret Rock.”
• Discover different types of rocks in a rock dig.,
• NGSSS: SC.1.N.1.1, SC.1.E.5.3, SC.1.E.6.1, SC.2.E.6.2
• LAFS: 1-2.W.2.5, 1-2.W.3.7-8, 1-2.SL.1.1-3, 1.SL.2.4-5, 1-2.L.3.4-5