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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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Grades 3-12
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.
With Gizmos, kids get it.
Discover. Analyze. Understand.
Grades 2-6
Reflex
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.
Grades K-2
Magnets Make it Move
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"
Principal,
Cypress Elementary School, Broward County Public Schools, FL
Help your students explore science topics—and have fun doing it!
Grades K-2
As they progress, students must make fast decisions and answer math facts to play games, ensuring that their math facts become automatic and fluent.
Spooky Balloon
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"
Grades 3-12
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.
With Gizmos, kids get it.
Discover. Analyze. Understand.
Help your students explore science topics—and have fun doing it!
Grades 2-6
Reflex
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.
Grades 2-6
Reflex
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.
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.
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
Analogy Lesson
Science4Us is a research-proven program that gives kids in grades K-2 a strong science foundation so they can get a headstart on STEM. With Science4Us you’ll gain access to:
About Science4Us
- Hundreds of short lessons for use with the whole group, small group, or 1:1
- Inquiry-based lessons based on the 5E model
- A library of science vocabulary and sight words to incorporate literacy skills into science instruction
- Easy-to-use lesson plans, reporting features, and professional development
- 1000’s of online and offline activities
Grade Level: K-2
Topic: Physical Science
Objective: Upon completion of this activity, students will have explored key concepts of magnets by examining their understanding of magnets and motion and formulating ideas and questions to investigate as the module proceeds.
Research Question: Will magnets make it move?
Materials:
- Magnets of varied shapes and sizes, one for each group of three to four students
- Small magnetic objects, two to three objects for each group of three to four students
- paper clips
- key chains
- nuts
- Bolts
- Nonmagnetic objects, two to three objects for each group of three to four students
- paper
- plastic toys
- cloth or tissue
- coins
- “Magnets Make it Move” handout, one per student
Experimental Procedure:
- Distribute one magnet and a selection of magnetic and nonmagnetic objects to each group.
- Distribute “Magnets Make it Move” handout to each student.
- Read directions on the handout to the students and demonstrate procedures for completion.
- Students work with peers to test each object and complete the handout.
- Use the completed student handouts to lead a group discussion about magnets.
Show your K-2 students the power of attraction with a hands-on magnet science experiment from Science4Us.
Learn more about Science4Us and find additional hands-on and digital K-2 science resources.