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RAYS (Reading Awakens
Young Scientists), brings science alive
through the pages of high quality literature. The books brought into the classroom
serve as a springboard for the study of science concepts found in everyday
life. The
RAYS group
first presents the book to the class. This is
followed by an exciting hands on science lesson
designed to reinforce a scientific concept from
the story. Through
this enjoyable experience RAYS programs connect
science and reading to the everyday world. The 90 minute lesson is completely planned
and executed by us. The classroom
teacher can
either participate or relax and enjoy.
The RAYS curriculum is consistent
with recognized criteria and uses National Science Foundation standards,
Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and California Science Content standards.
These standards are designed to improve the teaching and learning of
science.
Programs include:
- Music
Over Manhattan. Using oversized
illustration boards, our effervescent storyteller will delight the class with a lively
retelling of the book Music
Over Manhattan. The retelling will be followed by
an exciting hands-on science lesson designed to reinforce the
concept: something must
vibrate to produce sound. This lesson investigates vibration
and how sound is produced. Students rotate through four learning centers, as they
study the effects of pitch and frequency on vibration. (Appropriate
for grades K-3)
- The Wartville Wizard. Our
animated storyteller delivers the sticky tale of the Wartville
Wizard.
The story is followed by a fun filled,
hands on science lesson designed to reinforce the following
concepts: When certain objects are rubbed together static electricity
is produced. Objects that are statically charged
may affect other objects. (Appropriate for grades 1-4)
- Hey Little
Ant. offers
children a moral dilemma to explore: Should a boy step on an ant? In
the follow up experiment on insect behavior children discover that
the lives of insects are altered by a variety of stimuli. In this lesson
meal worms are subjected to stimulation by sight, smell, and touch.
In the photo to the right students work with mealworms under the supervision
of the RAYS volunteers. (Appropriate for grades 1-3)
- Stone Soup.
is a modern retelling of the timeless tale, set in a small village
in China. Magnificent watercolor illustrations enhance our storyteller’s
ability to bring this classic to life. The book serves as a springboard
for a hands-on chemistry experiment. Students working in lab teams
are challenged to think like scientists, as they create a substance
with the properties of paste. Teams formulate hypotheses and then measure,
mix and test the combinations. Test formulas are recorded on prepared
lab sheets for this fun filled lesson. (Appropriate for grades 4-5)
Rates and Guidelines for use:
- Workshops are presented at your school.
- The rate is $7.00 per student.
For information and reservations. call Ellen Press at 805-523-1343.
Calls accepted Monday- Friday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
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