No of Pages: 22
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This story is about newly hatched sea turtles that were guided to the sea by two children and their mother.
This story is for Grade 3 and 4 pupils. It may be used as motivation, supplementary material or part of a science lesson.
No of Pages: 24
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The story brings out a cultural dimension that is outside the domain of science and, thus, is not confirmed nor denied. However, the story gives a scientific explanation of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo on June 12, 1991, which had worldwide effects.
The book can be made interactive by pausing on pages 6-8 and asking the children what they think about the Pinatubo god. After pages 11-12, children can also be asked what they think is the scientific explanation for the Mt. Pinatubo eruption.
This story may be used as motivation, supplementary materials, or part of lessons in Grade 6.
No of Pages: 27
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Today, we have machines that can do almost everything. Yet, the moving parts of these devices are combinations of simple machines like lever, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge and screw.
This story is about one of the simple machines - the pulley. It focuses on when and how a pulley is being used. It also shows how a pulley can help people in their work. Also, the importance of being observant and listening attentively to the teacher is given emphasis in this story. This story may be used as supplementary material of science lesson in Grade 3 and 6.
No of Pages: 20
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In this story, the concept of a pair as multiplication by two is discussed. Associating this concept with the things that children see in the environment will help them appreciate the lesson more.
This may be used as motivation, supplementary materials or part of a lesson in Grade 2 mathematics.
No of Pages: 26
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The story explains the science principles involved in flying kites. It also shows some safety precautions in kite flying.
The story may be used as motivation, supplementary material or part of the science lesson in Grade 3 and 4.
No of Pages: 24
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Who hasn't played with soap bubbles? Everyone must have enjoyed playing with them. Through the story "The Secret of Fantastic Bubbles," two messages are shown.
First, we should know how to think and do things which are within our abilities and which are suited to our environment. Blind copying is not good because it can strain relationships and cause undue frustrations. Second, we should have the habit of giving priority to doing important things. And we should do those important things first in our list of things to do. But what really are considered important thing? In this story, an example of a very important thing to do is given especially among community leaders: Keep the environment clean and green.
This story may be used as motivation, supplementary materials, or part of a topic in K to 12 Grade 3 and 4.