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5th Grade Science Doodles: NGSS Edition

Doodles Series

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INSPIRE! Color to Learn! is a book designed to supplement science curriculum for young learners, bridging the gap over the summer, homeschooling, or public school integration. It incorporates fun doodles, short reading articles, and interactive pages to make learning science vocabulary easy and engaging. The book aligns with grade level NGSS standards, and covers a wide range of topics from lab rules to ecosystems and energy. This resource is excellent for road trips, teacher gifts, and sparking scientific curiosity in children. Learning Science from a young age teaches skills that will follow them for life, enhances problem-solving skills, higher-ordered thinking, and increases knowledge about the world around them.
Series reading

Non-Sequential

Age

6-13

Length

77 pages

Text complexity

Discussion points

What was the most interesting science experiment or concept discussed in the book, and why did it capture your attention?
How do you think the science principles you learned could be applied in real-world situations?
Can you explain how the scientific method works based on what you've read?
What new questions do you have about science after reading this book?
Which scientist mentioned in the book would you like to learn more about and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting a chapter, ask your child what they already know about the topic to assess their prior knowledge and build curiosity.
After reading, relate the scientific concepts to everyday life to make the learning experience tangible. For example, discuss how weather changes involve certain scientific principles.
Encourage your child to draw or diagram their favorite experiment or concept from the book. This visual representation will help solidify their understanding.
Prompt your child to come up with their own experiment ideas inspired by the book, fostering creativity and practical application of knowledge.

Key lessons

Example Lesson: The Importance of Environmental Stewardship
Explanation: Through interactive doodles and fun experiments, this book teaches children about ecosystems and human impact on the environment.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate the environment and understand how their actions can contribute to its preservation.
Example Lesson: Principles of Scientific Inquiry
Explanation: The book introduces basic scientific methods, encouraging children to question, hypothesize, experiment, and conclude.
Real-World Application: Kids can employ these methods in school projects or to satisfy their curiosity about the natural world.
Example Lesson: Collaboration and Teamwork
Explanation: Many activities in the book require collaboration with peers or family members, emphasizing the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of working together, which can be applied in school, sports, and other group activities.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Problem Solving
Explanation: By using doodles to learn complex topics, children see how creativity can lead to understanding and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think creatively in their daily lives, helping them innovate solutions for various challenges they face.