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Ada Twist, Scientist READ ALOUD STEM and SCIENCE Activity

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Grade Levels
2nd - 5th
Resource Type
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Pages
25 pages
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I loved this resource! It was an engaging activity for my students, super fun! I even used this activity for a summer camp - huge hit!
I love reading Ada Twist at the beginning of the year and this was the perfect activity to pair with it! It is great for introducing what it means to be a scientist and scientific method.
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Description

Now includes Easel Activity Version for Distance Learning with Google Classroom!

Integrate Real World STEM and Literacy!

Teach about the importance of science and chemical reactions. Test out different elephant toothpaste recipes to find out which mixture makes the biggest reaction. Create Elephant Toothpaste!

Connect to a Read Aloud: Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty

This STEM Project is a companion activity to Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty.

Take students through the Scientific Method:

Students follow the Scientific Method when creating their elephant toothpaste.

Integrate Writing:

After completing their project, students write about what they learned about creating a chemical reaction.

Uses:

Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on learning, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!

Material List:

  • empty 20 oz water bottle (or similar size container)
  • dish soap
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • warm water
  • small cup
  • yeast
  • measuring cup and tablespoon
  • tray or tub
  • paper towels for clean up
  • food coloring (optional)
  • Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty (Recommended)

Includes:

  • Teacher Instructions (with photos)
  • Student STEM Journal
  • Student Instructions
  • Vocabulary (Scientist, Chemical Reaction, Inquisitive)
  • Student Elephant Toothpaste Science Activity
  • Student Reflection Sheet
  • Writing Activity
  • TpT Digital Tool for Distance Learning with Google Classroom

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Total Pages
25 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
1 hour
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

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