Seventeen experiments relating to four areas of physical science. In each section, are teacher notes to provide guidance with the learning intention, the success criteria, materials needed, a lesson outline, as well as providing some insight on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted. Suggestions for differentiation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment.

The experiments in this book, relate to four aspects of physical science:

1. Materials, Objects, and Building Things 

2. Energy In Our Lives 

3. Force and Motion 

4. Creating Color 

17 Experiments:

Experiment One: Materials Are Everywhere 

Students will learn about the physical properties of matter and make connections between material properties and function.

Experiment Two: Natural Or Man-Made? 

Students will learn about physical properties of natural and man-made materials and make connections between material properties and function.

Experiment Three: Waterproof Or Waterlogged? 

Students will learn about the properties of various materials, in particular, the materials that absorb water and the best materials for repelling water.

Experiment Four: Use Your Senses 

Students will learn about the function or purpose of various objects and structures by gathering information through their senses.

Experiment Five: Let's Go Green! 

Students will learn about minimizing waste by recycling, reusing, and reducing materials in order to help the environment.

Experiment Six: Constructing A Birdfeeder 

Students will learn using problem solving skills and knowledge acquired from previous investigations to design and build a birdfeeder.

Experiment Seven: Sources Of Energy 

Students will learn that energy is needed to make things happen, and there are different kinds of energy.

Experiment Eight: Energy From The Sun 

Students will learn that the sun provides light and heat energy.

Experiment Nine: Food Energy 

Students will learn that food is a source of energy for people and other living things.

Experiment Ten: Energy Use And Conservation 

Students will learn that energy resources are limited and we must reduce our energy consumption.

Experiment Eleven: Force And Motion 

Students will learn that different forces can change the speed or direction of a moving object.

Experiment Twelve: The Friction Effect! 

Students will learn about the effect friction can have on the movement of an object over different surfaces.

Experiment Thirteen: Magnetic Force 

Students will learn that magnets attract certain materials.

Experiment Fourteen: Let's Get Magnetized! 

Students will learn that certain materials can be temporarily or permanently magnetized.

Experiment Fifteen: Exploring The Poles 

Students will learn that all magnets have a north and a south pole, and that same type poles repel while opposite poles attract.

Experiment Sixteen: Primary And Secondary Colors 

Students will learn that red, yellow, and blue are primary colors that can be used to create secondary colors such as orange, green, and purple.

Experiment Seventeen: Let's Get Painting 

Students will learn to describe colors and work with different materials to create, modify, and apply color.

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