Science and Children Articles on Energy

Simple Machine Science Centers

February 2007

Learning centers are a practical way to introduce simple machines.

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http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-03/elementary.pdf

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Making Waves

January 2007

Children do not have to live near the coast to experience effects of water waves. They can throw stones into a pond and see the waves ripple outward, bob up and down while floating in a swimming pool, and splash water about while in a bathtub.

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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=sc&n=53134

Breaking the Sound Barrier

January 2007

Finally, some hands-on learning centers that teach about sound!

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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=sc&n=53129

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