This Mark Twain Physical Science book encourages your students to collaborate while solving real-world science problems.

Filled with 26 hands-on activities, the STEM Labs for Physical Science book challenges students to apply content knowledge, technological design, and scientific inquiry to solve problems. Topics covered include:

• matter
• motion
• energy

This physical science book correlates to current state standards.

Cultivate an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math by encouraging students to collaborate and communicate for STEM success. STEM Labs for Physical Science includes lab activities to motivate students to work together, and it also provides you with materials for instruction and assessment. Labs incorporate the following components:

• critical thinking
• teamwork
• creativity
• communication

Mark Twain Media Publishing Company creates products to support success in science, math, language arts, fine arts, history, social studies, government, and character. Designed by educators for educators, the Mark Twain Publishing product line specializes in providing excellent supplemental books and content-rich décor for middle-grade and upper-grade classrooms.

• Introduce kids to concepts of force and momentum with the STEM-centered challenges of this fun hands-on activity set
• Kids launch balls towards goal cups with the help of a three-piece adjustable pendulum
• Scalable challenges reward kids for devising their own solutions and tweaking their approaches through trial and error• Perfect for ages 5 and up

• The 15 grade-appropriate STEM challenges target life, Earth, and physical science concepts.
• Every unit is focused on a hands-on challenge in which students apply the STEM process of plan, create, test, and redesign.
• No-prep lessons and easy-to-find materials help you fit STEM learning into the busy school day.

• Teacher overview pages—Tips and directions for preparing students to complete a STEM challenge, as well as a materials list that suggests readily available items to gather.
• Reading selections for background knowledge—Foundational information that is relevant to the challenge that students are completing.
• Visual real-world examples—A visual literacy page with real-world images relevant to the STEM challenge.
• A STEM challenge overview—Introduces the specific task and goal of each STEM challenge and provides space for students to brainstorm.
• Design process worksheets—Activities guide students to plan, create, test, and evaluate their creation.
• A redesign page to evaluate their design—The worksheet guides students through each step of the design process and provides space to document plans, materials, results, evaluations, and revisions.

• Erosion Barrier (Earth Science concept: Erosion and Weathering)
• Shin Guards (Life Science Concept: Human Bones and Energy Absorption)
• Zip Line (Physical Science Concept: Force, Gravity, and Friction)

A Helpful Musical Resource to Support STEAM Lessons!

STEAM is an interdisciplinary approach to learning. The goal is to thematically connect science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills with instructional content. This approach encourages intentional curriculum planning and implementation. The STEAM Themes CD adds music to the mix, offering songs organized by popular STEAM themes, and can be a helpful resource to enrich STEAM lessons for PreK and Kindergarten children.

Booklet activities created by Dr. Pam Schiller

• Board game inspired by Learning Resources' Code & Go Robot Mouse teaches kids coding basics
• Two to four players draw coding cards and “compute” their mice towards cheese wedges scattered across the board
• Players must use critical thinking skills to navigate their mice away from barriers and toward warp tunnels
• Board game teaches coding skills through tactile play without the need for extra screen time or app

• 2 cars, 2 double-sided tracks, 4 weighted blocks, pendulum ball, ladder with 2 removable bars, and a comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials.

• Durable and light weight material that is easy to assemble
• Complete with everything you need to decorate and build real scientific models
  
• Includes an instruction guide with fun scientific facts
  
• Set of 4 models designed to enhance learning on a scientific concentratio
  
• An ideal product to support STEAM