This Storytime STEM-Pack includes all the materials you need to engage kids in a science activity that addresses the concept of force and motion through exploring the phenomenon of pushing and pulling a soccer ball. The activity is launched by reading the popular children's book Maisy Plays Soccer with them, and then exploring how mini squeeze soccer balls behave when they are pushed and pulled. It concludes with children sorting provided photo cards of real life situations into “push”, “pull”, or “both push and pull”. 

Included in this set, you'll find:

The entire activity takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. 

This STEM-Pack is suitable for grades PreK-2.

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NOTE: Storytime STEM-packs users will need to submit a list of any kit consumables that were used while in your classroom so they can be replenished for the next reservation. 

Email STEMLibrary@caiu.org with the name of your kit, type(s) and amounts of materials consumed during the time you borrowed the kits. 

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