Jungle Investigation Box

BOOKS FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION

Through the Milky Way on a PB&J

School’s out for the summer and Sami and Thomas have big plans. They’ve built a spaceship in their tree house and are going to blast off for a tour of the solar system, but one of the planets holds a special surprise. Vibrant images and flowing verse bring this imaginative story to life. Space lovers and adventurers of all ages are sure to love this cosmic journey.

Archaeologists Dig for Clues

Find out how even the smallest bits of chipped rock, burned seeds, and stained dirt can provide clues to how ancient peoples lived.

How Big Were Dinosaurs? 

This fact-filled book puts dinosaurs next to modern animals so that you can see exactly how they size up and a huge fold-out chart compares the dinos to each other.

The Magical School Bus Lost in the Solar System

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.

Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives

Read about all the exciting facts lots of different animals have while learning about the wondrous things that can happen in just one lifetime. 

The Beetle Book

Come and learn about a bug that no one ever actually thinks about...a beetle! The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle.

The Moon Seems to Change 

Because the moon revolves around Earth, it seems to grow and shrink. Children can read about the phenomena of the moon's phases!

Minn of the Mississippi

The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels downstream.

Weird Science for Kids: Kitchen Chemistry

Unlike some science experiment books, Weird Science for Kids attempts to explain each experiment in simple, kid friendly language. This allows children to turn science into a yummy experience as well! 

Electrical Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World

Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison.

Make your own farm!

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/lessonplans/animals/makeafarm.html  

Let kids have fun making their very own farm complete with animals, fences, feeding areas, barns and other farm structures. This simple make a farm lesson plan is aimed at younger kids who can use their imagination to help make the activities work effectively.

Paper Airplanes and Gliders!

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/lessonplans/flight/paperairplane.html

Test your design and problem solving skills with these fun flight challenges. Make paper airplanes and gliders that can fly further and more accurately than your friends while learning about what makes them glide so gracefully in the first place.

Planets and Fascination!

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/planets.html  

Planets have fascinated scientists and humans in general for years, after all we do live on one ourselves. By learning more about these amazing objects that orbit the same sun as Earth, we can learn more about our own planet. The beauty of the planets found in our solar system is that they are so varied, with each one offering a new insight into everything from chemistry to physics, geography and how our solar system was formed all those years ago.

Spaceship Exploration!

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/lessonplans/space/makeaspaceship.html

Design and build your own spaceship, space station or satellite. What features will you add to make your creation safe as it travels in space? This is a fun space activity for students that will challenge their design and building skills as well as their general knowledge of space.

Robots!

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/lessonplans/technology/robotactivities.html

Enjoy some great robot activities that your students will love. These fun robot ideas for kids feature activities that can be easily done in the classroom. Teaching robotics is a blast and even better if you’ve got some great activities organized that will challenge children and make them think more about what kind of role robotics plays in the modern world.