Science Showcase
Grades K – 8
The ever-popular science of “bubbleology” lets students discover cohesion, surface tension, and the other amazing properties of water.
Additional stations involving super-cold dry ice and frozen bubbles will fascinate older students. (Additional $25 fee applies)
CT Grades PreK – 5 Core Scientific Inquiry, Literacy and Numeracy
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY: Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe, explain and predict natural phenomena.
SCIENTIFIC LITERACY: Scientific literacy includes speaking, listening, presenting, interpreting, reading and writing about science.
SCIENTIFIC NUMERACY: Mathematics provides useful tools for the description, analysis and presentation of scientific data and ideas.
K.1 Objects have properties that can be observed and used to describe similarities and differences.
A 1 Use the senses and simple measuring tools, such as rulers and equal-arm balances, to observe common objects and sort them into groups based on size, weight, shape or color.
1.4 The properties of materials and organisms can be described more accurately through the use of standard measuring units.
A 17 Estimate, measure and compare the sizes and weights of different objects and organisms using standard and nonstandard measuring tools.
2.1 Materials can be classified as solid, liquid or gas based on their observable properties.
A 18 Describe differences I the physical properties of solids and liquids.
3.1 Materials have properties that can be identified and described through the use of simple tests.
B1 Sort and classify materials based on properties such as dissolving in water, sinking and floating, conducting heat, and attracting to magnets.
CT Grades 6 – 8 Core Scientific Inquiry, Literacy and Numeracy
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY: Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe, explain and predict natural phenomena.
Scientific inquiry progresses through a continuous process of questioning, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Scientific inquiry requires the sharing of findings and ideas for critical review by colleagues and other scientists.
SCIENTIFIC LITERACY: Scientific literacy includes speaking, listening, presenting, interpreting, reading and writing about science.
Scientific literacy also includes the ability to search for and assess the relevance and credibility of scientific information found in various print and electronic media.
SCIENTIFIC NUMERACY: Scientific numeracy includes the ability to use mathematical operations and procedures to calculate, analyze and present scientific data and ideas.
6.1 Materials can be classified as pure substances or mixtures, depending on their chemical and physical properties.
C 2 Describe how the properties of simple compounds, such as water and table salt, are different form the properties of the elements of which they are made.
