Science Postcards: Science exploration through stories

Charlie and Suzzane loved Science and both of them are good at Science. But with Summer being her before we know it I want to make sure Charlie is still learning. I am excited that I found Science Postcards through ClickSchooling and with Science Postcards being free I signed Charlie up and you might want to check Science Postcards out for your children as well.
LCN Science Networks
It’s Tuesday, and time for Science  in our classroom
 
Recommended Website:
Age Range: 6-10 (Grades 1-5, with parental supervision)
Today’s website from New Zealand encourages development of scientific exploration through children’s literature. The idea is to read one of the recommended books, and then the “teacher” sends a “Science Postcard” theme around that book title to a student. Upon receiving the postcard, the student is inspired to engage in a science activity that relates to the book they just read. The Science activity is downloadable/printable at the Science Postcard website after registering.
There are eight, free science postcards and activities that include:
  1. Book Title: Duck in the Truck – Science Activity: “Science Friction” (Forces)
  2. Book Title: Sidewalk Circus – Science Activity: “Shadow Secrets” (Light)
  3. Book Title: Cork on the Ocean – Science Activity: “Traffic Light Straws” (Density)
  4. Book Title: The King’s Bubbles – Science Activity: “Bubble Magic” (Forces)
  5. Book Title: Tarawera Pink Terrace Children – Science Activity: “Fiery Eruptions” (Volcanoes)
  6. Book Title: Mrs. McGinty and the Bizarre Plant – Science Activity: “Flight for Life” (Seeds)
  7. Book Title: Ruby Sings the Blues – Science Activity: “No to Noise” (Sound)
  8. Book Title: Bright Star – Science Activity: Moon Strike (Space)

All of the Science Postcards are available for free at the site. The Teacher and Pupil notes for the first book mentioned above, “Cork on the Ocean,” and the Science activityTraffic Light Straws” are available free (without registering). All other Teacher and Pupil notes can be downloaded for free, once you have registered on the site.

We registered and noticed that you MUST fill out the “comment” field in order to complete the registration. We simply typed, “Thanks.” That did the job.

Of course, it wouldn’t be necessary to print out a postcard and send it to your children – you could simply do the activities. On the other hand, it might be fun to send the postcard to them (kids love to get mail). Or, you could place one in a inconspicuous place somewhere in the house where they are sure to see it and wonder what it is.

This is a fun way to engage kids in science projects that tie into the books they enjoy reading.

Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates