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Re: Science question, simple answer needed Wyldkat #68538 02/09/10 06:47 PM
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OP Wyldkat Member W Joined: May 2009 Posts: 425	I ended up using duplo blocks as a visual and he picked it up pretty quickly. They actually make very good hands on items for discussing molecules and atoms if anyone ever needs a prop...

Re: Science question, simple answer needed Wyldkat #68543 02/10/10 04:20 AM
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Grinity Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,207 Connecticut	I would let him watch water boil - it always seems to me that during that process, one can almost 'see' the molecules moving faster as they heat up and turning into a gas. Coaching available, at SchoolSuccessSolutions.com

Re: Science question, simple answer needed Grinity #68548 02/10/10 06:44 AM
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NCPMom Member N Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 247	I don't know if you can find the answer here somewhere, but there are links to lots of science resources !! http://faculty.usiouxfalls.edu/arpeterson/science%20standards.htm

Re: Science question, simple answer needed Wyldkat #69139 02/18/10 03:20 PM
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Austin Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,840 North Texas	Nice pics here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_bond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_der_Waals_force Cool article on asteroids and VDW forces: http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/24818/ Matter phase is very critical: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_%28matter%29 Phase diagrams are so cool: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Phase-diag.svg You can also look for Physical Chemistry books at a used book store. A Schaums outline would be good, too. Then you get into: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodic_table http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redox

Re: Science question, simple answer needed Austin #69140 02/18/10 03:25 PM
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Austin Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,840 North Texas	Found These: http://www.indigo.com/models/gphmodel/molymod-organic-stereo-chemistry-model-set-62050.html

Re: Science question, simple answer needed Austin #69159 02/18/10 09:26 PM
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OP Wyldkat Member W Joined: May 2009 Posts: 425	Thanks!

Re: Science question, simple answer needed Wyldkat #84238 09/02/10 09:56 PM
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EastnWest Member E Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 302	Hi All - I am hijacking an old thread. I am looking for a visual explanation of atoms, elements etc. for a (most likely) MG 6 year old. I don't have a library trip scheduled so links to a website or video would be preferred to a book. Something much more basic than what Wyldkat was looking for in Feb. I have looked around online and not found quite what my ds could follow. BTW Wyldkat, how did it go with Wolf? What is he into these days? Thanks! EW Originally Posted by Wyldkat Ok, I'm pretty good with science, but can anyone help me figure out how to explain what happens on a molecular level when something like glass or ice breaks in a simple way? A good website with simple pictures would be a plus. Wolf knows about molecules and atoms and understands that water has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, but not a whole lot more than that. He would LOVE a full explanation of molecular physics, but that isn't going to happen right now, I just don't have the time or energy... That and it's just a bit mind numbing to me that he's 5 (!!!) and wanting to know all about this...

Re: Science question, simple answer needed Wyldkat #84240 09/03/10 01:32 AM
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Raddy Member R Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 276 UK	Hi The BBC put a brilliant series out earlier this year about Chemistry & Physics - how they are linked. We just loved it but the BBC (in their wisdom) decided not to put it out on DVD Anyhow - here it is on good old Youtube (episode 1 and onwards) The physics of chemistry, discovery of the elements - it's all there. Don't know if your little ones (?) are up to it, but have a go Stunning and easy to understand

Re: Science question, simple answer needed Wyldkat #84339 09/03/10 08:38 PM
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EastnWest Member E Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 302	thanks! I will check it out and see if it is the right speed for my ds. In the mean time, I signed up for the brainpop.com free trial yesterday and we watched their info on atoms, elements and a few more on top of that.

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