This activity kit, developed
in conjunction with the Science-Technology Roadshow, is designed
for mid- to upper primary school. Also useful for junior high school.
It contains great ideas for what is a difficult topic.
The kit contains eight
different A4, full colour, laminated cards each outlining straight
forward activities ready for immediate student use. Questions, 'Find
out About' extensions and real life contexts complement each topic.
A Teacher's Guide containing all the answers, makes this kit perfect
for the busy teacher.
Example Contexts: Ranganui;
Transport; Tangoroa; Floating & sinking; Gravity; Forces; Sailing.
Science
Achievement Objectives: P2. 1/2, 3; P3. 1/2, 3, 4; P4. 1/2, 3;
L2. 2 ; L3. 2; L4 .2
Activity sheets
include:
- Air Cannon
- Balloon Hovercraft
- Boomerang
- Buoyancy
- Centre of Mass
- Parachutes
- Plastic Container Boat
- Rocket Wheel