AIMS NEWS August 13, 2008

This November AIMS will be hosting a series of State-Specific Science workshops in Ohio, Texas, and Virginia. Contact AIMS @ 1-888-733-2467 for more information or to register. Worshop prices are as follows:

$229 with module
$179 without module

Saturday, November 1 Cincinnati, OH (5th Physical) Cleveland, OH (5th Earth) Austin, TX (4th Earth) Dallas, TX (4th Earth) Houston, TX (4th Earth) McAllen, TX (4th Earth)

Saturday, November 8 Ashburn, VA (5th Life) Norfolk, VA (5th Life) Richmond, VA (5th Life)

Saturday, November 15 Austin, TX (5th Physical) Dallas, TX (5th Physical) Houson, TX (5th Physical) McAllen, TX (5th Physical)

 

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Also new this month:

1. The State-Specific Science Module for TX 1st Grade Science is now available.
2. The Spanish Edition of the TX 3rd Grade Earth Science Student Activity Book is now available.

SENSE-ABLE SCIENCE (K-1)
This collection of hands-on experiences will help students learn about the five senses and practice basic math skills. Original poems and song lyrics set to familiar tunes accompany each sense. Suggestions for student-made books, models, and literature connections are included.
(27 activities - 176 pages)

Price: $21.95

Special Offer: Get $5.00 off of your total purchase when you by Sense-able Science. Offer good through September 13, 2008 for U.S. online orders only.

ARE YOU A SQUARE? (3-5)
Students will compare height and arm span and study and interpret class data.

ETs (5-9)
Students will randomly generate the genotypes for nine physical traits (phenotypes) of a simulated “alien” life form, draw the “alien” using the dominant genotypes for each trait and construct the Punnett squares for the offspring of two of the “aliens.”

PUZZLING OVER PRICES
Students will try to determine a logical reason for a seemingly improbable conversation.