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Science is magic that works. Magical color-changing beads and a coffee can that follows voice commands are just two examples of magic tricks that rely on science. After completing a hands-on activity and an experiment investigating the magical phenomenon, young scientists brainstorm questions for things science has yet to explain.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign small groups of no more than three
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson best fits at either the beginning or end of a unit on stars and galaxies
- Requires prior knowledge of progressive structure of the universe, stars in general, and galaxies containing millions of stars
- Materials include access to automobile windows, so plan accordingly
Pros
- Lesson follows a 5E format
- Contains two different orders for presenting materials depending on prior knowledge
- Material connects many different types of science to the core concepts
Cons
- None