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Gizmos are online simulations that excite curiosity and invite interaction. We’ve got over 400 Gizmos in our library covering topics and concepts in math and science for grades 3-12. Gizmos help students dig deeper into subjects and really understand challenging concepts.
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Full of games that students love, Reflex takes students at every level and helps them quickly gain math fact fluency and confidence. Adaptive and individualized, Reflex is the most effective system for mastering basic math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
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Science4Us case study
Right after adopting Science4Us, the pricipal at Cypress Elementary School in Broward County Public Schools in Florida could see that it was a program that would help her students get an important early start in science to help prepare them for later grades.
"In order for my students to achieve success in science and perform well on assessments in third, fourth, and fifth grade, they need to start science long before then... Not all teachers have a love for science or the knowledge for delivering the content. Science4Us helps them become more confident—they see the animations, dance with the kids, sing along—it's exciting for them. And they learn, too"
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Cypress Elementary School, Broward County Public Schools, FL
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As they progress, students must make fast decisions and answer math facts to play games, ensuring that their math facts become automatic and fluent.
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Principal, Cypress Elementary School, Broward County Public Schools, FL
Science4Us case study
Right after adopting Science4Us, the pricipal at Cypress Elementary School in Broward County Public Schools in Florida could see that it was a program that would help her students get an important early start in science to help prepare them for later grades.
"In order for my students to achieve success in science and perform well on assessments in third, fourth, and fifth grade, they need to start science long before then... Not all teachers have a love for science or the knowledge for delivering the content. Science4Us helps them become more confident—they see the animations, dance with the kids, sing along—it's exciting for them. And they learn, too"
Assistant Superintendent, Merced City School District
Gizmos
Gizmos are online simulations that excite curiosity and invite interaction. We’ve got over 400 Gizmos in our library covering topics and concepts in math and science for grades 3-12. Gizmos help students dig deeper into subjects and really understand challenging concepts.
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Full of games that students love, Reflex takes students at every level and helps them quickly gain math fact fluency and confidence. Adaptive and individualized, Reflex is the most effective system for mastering basic math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Reflex helps all students succeed.
When they use Reflex, kids love math.
Get your free 30-day trialReflex
Full of games that students love, Reflex takes students at every level and helps them quickly gain math fact fluency and confidence. Adaptive and individualized, Reflex is the most effective system for mastering basic math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
When they use Reflex, kids love math.
Reflex helps all students succeed.
Get your free 30-day trialScience4Us gives students in K-2 a strong science foundation and helps get them excited about STEM careers. Easy-to-use lesson plans help teachers confidently and effectively teach in their classroom.
With Science4Us, kids get hands-on with science by exploring, observing, and having fun. The program covers topics in physical, life, and earth science using animated lessons, activities, songs and worksheets.
Why K-2 science education matters
With Science4Us, kids get hands-on with science by exploring, observing, and having fun. The program covers topics in physical, life, and earth science using animated lessons, activities, songs and worksheets.
As they progress, students must make fast decisions and answer math facts to play games, ensuring that their math facts become automatic and fluent.
Science4Us gives students in K-2 a strong science foundation and helps get them excited about STEM careers. Easy-to-use lesson plans help teachers confidently and effectively teach in their classroom.
Why K-2 science education matters
Grade Level: K-2
Topic: States of Matter
Objective: In this experiment, students will be introduced to surface tension and density through a colorful presentation.
Research Question: What properties does surface tension itself affect? Surface tension allows liquids to resist an external force. This property allows some objects that are denser than water to actually float. Surface tension results from the greater attraction of water molecules to each other than to air.
Experimental Procedure:
- In a shallow, round dish, add about ½ – 1 inch of milk.
- Put a few drops of food coloring on the surface of the milk. The colors, amount, and arrangement can be however you like.
- Put 2 drops of dishwashing liquid in the dish.
- Observe what happens to the surface of the milk.
Materials:
- Food coloring in colors of your choice
- Milk (whole or 2% is best) - about 2 cups
- Dish detergent liquid
- Large, shallow, round dish
Science4Us is a research-proven program that gives kids in grades K-2 a strong science foundation.
- Hundreds of short lessons for use with the whole group, small group or 1:1
- 5E model for inquiry-based lessons
- Incorporates literacy skills with exposure to science vocabulary and sight words
- 1000’s of online and offline activities
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