Science
Science
Mystery Science Program
Mystery Science is a hands-on program that leads the students in the doing of science and engineering. Online science lessons are easy to use and have outstanding content and helps to make the transition to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and supports Common Core.
Program Features
- Film footage, animations, and other illustrations with voice over instruction
- Helps children explore science concepts while bringing in real life applications
- Variety of activities along with discussion and interaction
- Engages student interest
- Helps students think through scientific concepts
- Teaches practical applications
- Introduces the scientific method
Lesson Structure
- Each lesson starts by posing a question commonly asked by kids, such as:
- "Do plants eat dirt?"
- "Why are so many toys made out of plastic?"
- A series of short videos and prompts guides a class discussion
- Followed by an experiment that can be done as a class
Topic Coverage
Lessons cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Light and sound
- Biodiversity
- Engineering
- The water cycle
Program Goal
The goal is to create better thinkers by helping children to find answers to their most common questions about the world.