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A2_ALB_FM_SK07.indd 2 11/7/06 7:07:20 PM © M ac mi ll an /Mc Gr aw –Hill iii Activity Lab Book Contents LIFE SCIENCE Chapter 1 Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter 2 Looking at Habitats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Chapter 3 Kinds of Habitats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 EARTH SCIENCE Chapter 4 Observing Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Chapter 5 Looking at Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Chapter 6 Changes in Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Chapter 7 Pushes, Pulls, and Magnets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Everyday Science Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Learning Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Teacher Notes for Everyday Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Teacher Notes for Learning Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 A2_ALB_FM_SK07.indd 3 11/7/06 7:07:21 PM A2_ALB_FM_SK07.indd 4 11/7/06 7:07:21 PM © M ac mi ll an /Mc Gr aw –Hill Activity Lab Book v Science Safety Contract Dear Parent or Guardian, Today our science class talked about how to work safely when doing laboratory experiments. It is important that you be informed regarding the school’s effort to promote a safe environment for students participating in laboratory activities. Please review the safety rules and this entire Safety Contract with your child. This contract must be signed by both you and your child in order for your child to participate in laboratory activities. Safety Rules: 1. Listen carefully and follow directions. 2. If you are not sure about doing something, ask your teacher. 3. Never run or throw anything except as part of an activity. 4. Never taste anything when doing a science activity. 5. Always wash your hands before and after an activity. 6. Cooperate with others when working in a group. 7. Always clean up when you have fi nished. Date: __________ I have read and reviewed the science safety rules with my child. I consent to my child’s participation in science laboratory activities in a classroom environment where these rules are enforced. Parent/Guardian signature: I know that it is important to work safely in science class. I understand the rules and will follow them. Student signature: A2_ALB_FM_SK07.indd 5 11/7/06 7:07:23 PM © M ac mi ll an /Mc Gr aw –Hill Guía de actividades de laboratorio vi Acuerdo de Seguridad para Ciencias Estimados padres o tutor: Hoy hemos hablado en nuestra clase de Ciencias sobre cómo mantener la seguridad al realizar experimentos científi cos. Es importante que ustedes estén informados del propósito de la escuela de promover un entorno seguro para los estudiantes que participan en las prácticas de laboratorio. Por favor, examinen cuidadosamente con su niño o niña las reglas siguientes y el Acuerdo de Seguridad. El acuerdo debe ser fi rmado tanto por uno de ustedes como por su niño o niña para que él o ella pueda participar en las actividades de laboratorio. Reglas de Seguridad: 1. Escucha con atención y sigue las indicaciones. 2. Si no estás seguro de algo pregúntale a tu maestro o maestra. 3. No corras ni arrojes ningún objeto a menos que sea parte de una actividad. 4. No te lleves nada a la boca ni lo pruebes cuando estés realizando una actividad de ciencias. 5. Lávate siempre las manos antes y después de una actividad. 6. Coopera con tus compañeros cuando estés trabajando en grupo. 7. No te olvides de limpiar cuando hayas terminado una actividad. Fecha: __________ He leído y examinado las reglas de seguridad de ciencias con mi niño o niña. Doy mi consentimiento para su participación en las actividades del laboratorio de ciencias en un entorno donde se hagan cumplir estas reglas. Firma de uno de los padres o tutor: Sé la importancia que tiene trabajar con seguridad en la clase de Ciencias. Comprendo las reglas y me comprometo a seguirlas. Firma del estudiante: A2_ALB_FM_SK07.indd 6 11/7/06 7:07:25 PM Name Date Explore How can a frog float on a lily pad? What to Do & Predict. Where should you place the frog on the lily pad so that the frog stays dry? ' Make a Model. Color a paper plate green with crayon. This will be the lily pad. ( Be Careful. Poke a small hole near the edge of the lily pad. Tie a six-inch piece of string through the hole. ) Place the lily pad in a pan of water with the string below it. • paper plate • green crayon • scissors • string • pan of water • toy frog You need 1 © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Be a Scientist Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_FM_BAS_SK07.indd 1 11/7/06 7:08:58 PM Name Date Explore * Record Data. Draw and write down where you placed the frog. 2 © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Be a Scientist Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_FM_BAS_SK07.indd 2 11/7/06 7:09:06 PM Alternative Explore Name Date You need What can carry clay on water? In this activity, you will find something that will float while carrying a small ball of clay. What to Do & Predict. What do you think you can use to carry a ball of clay on top of the water? ' Look around the classroom and find an object that you think will float in a pan of water. ( Put the object you chose into a pan of water, and place a ball of clay on top of it. Does the object float or sink? What Did You Find Out? ) Why do you think your object was or was not able to float? • classroom objects • ball of clay • pan of water 3 © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Be a Scientist Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_FM_BAS_SK07.indd 3 11/7/06 7:09:07 PM Name Date Explore How does a frog move? What to Do & Observe. Look at the pictures on this page. Think about how the frogs are moving. ' Record Data. Make a list of the different ways you see the frogs moving. 4 © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Be a Scientist Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_FM_BAS_SK07.indd 4 11/7/06 7:09:12 PM [...]... your partner again Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd 19 Use with Lesson 3 Staying Alive 19 11/6/06 8:58:59 AM Explore Name Date Which was easier to find? Which was faster? Why? Explore More 6 Infer How would the activity be different if the © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill shapes were placed on solid colored paper? 20 Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd 20 Use with... Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd 11 Use with Lesson 1 Animal Groups 11 11/6/06 8:58:36 AM Focus on Skills Name Date How are mammals and birds alike? How are they different? What ways did you classify the animals in your chart? Write About It How is your chart different © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill from the chart your partner made? 12 Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd... are some things adults do? Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd 13 Use with Lesson 2 Animals Grow and Change 13 11/6/06 8:58:40 AM Explore Name Date Compare Make a Venn diagram to compare babies to adults Explore More How are baby humans and baby tigers alike © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and different? 14 Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd 14 Use with Lesson 2... a Scientist Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_FM_BAS_SK07.indd 6 11/7/06 7:09:18 PM Name Date Explore How can we put animals into groups? What to Do Classify Look at the pictures of the animals Put the animals into groups How did you decide to group the animals? Talk about the animal groups with a partner © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill What groups did your partner use? Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd... lives Chapter 2 • Looking at Habitats Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C02_SK07.indd 23 Use with Lesson 1 Places to Live 23 11/2/06 3:32:27 PM Explore Name Date Explore More Communicate What other animals could live near this animal? What do they need to live? How do they get food and water? Make © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill a chart 24 Chapter 2 • Looking at Habitats Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C02_SK07.indd 24 Use with... Chapter 2 • Looking at Habitats Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C02_SK07.indd 29 Use with Lesson 2 Habitats Change 29 11/2/06 3:32:45 PM Explore Name Date Infer How does building a town affect the animals, meadow, woods, farms, river, and people? Explore More 6 Predict What will happen if a highway © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill is built? 30 Chapter 2 • Looking at Habitats Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C02_SK07.indd 30... you first see your partner’s fingers Switch places with your partner, and repeat the activity Compare Repeat the activity without the tubes Which way made it easier to see your partner’s hands? Infer Why do you think fish have eyes on the © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill sides of their head? 22 Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd 22 Use with Lesson 3 Staying Alive 11/6/06 8:59:06 AM Name... your partner’s picture Compare Which shape was easier to find? © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill How can the color of an animal keep it safe? Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd 21 Use with Lesson 3 Staying Alive 21 11/6/06 8:59:03 AM Quick Lab Name Date Animal Eyes Stand with your back facing your You need • 2 paper tubes partner Hold the two tubes up to your eyes and look straight ahead... the Venn diagram How do the parts of the animals you observed © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill help them survive? Where do the animals live? Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd 9 Use with Lesson 1 Animal Groups 9 11/6/06 8:58:28 AM Quick Lab Name Date Make an Animal Model What to Do You need • heavy paper Make a Model Choose an animal • colored paper and use the art materials to make a... in the pictures © Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Compare How are some baby animals and adult animals the same? How are they different? Chapter 1 • Animals Activity Lab Book A2_ALB_C01_SK07.indd 15 Use with Lesson 2 Animals Grow and Change 15 11/6/06 8:58:43 AM Quick Lab Name Date Act Out an Animal Life Cycle What to Do Work with your group to decide which You need • index cards • yarn animal’s life cycle you . mi ll an /Mc Gr aw –Hill Activity Lab Book v Science Safety Contract Dear Parent or Guardian, Today our science class talked about how to work safely when doing laboratory experiments. It. use. A2_ALB_FM_SK07.indd 2 11/7/06 7:07:20 PM © M ac mi ll an /Mc Gr aw –Hill iii Activity Lab Book Contents LIFE SCIENCE Chapter 1 Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . run or throw anything except as part of an activity. 4. Never taste anything when doing a science activity. 5. Always wash your hands before and after an activity. 6. Cooperate with others when