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Sharpe Thinking-Green Mysteries

 

Mystery #1

“The Graffiti Mystery”

 

Students recognize that colors are formed by the reflection/absorption of light

 

 

Mystery #2

“The Compass Mystery”

 

Students learn how the direction of shadows changes with the position of the sun

 

Mystery #3

“The Fire Mystery”

 

Students identify that a number of senses can be used to interpret surroundings

 

Mystery #4

“The Night Sky Mystery”

 

Students recognize that the position of stars changes with movement of earth

 

Mystery #5

“The Carnival Money Mystery”

 

Students recognize that a “full moon” occurs about every 30 days

 

Mystery #6

“The Lemonade Mystery”

 

Students learn that liquids evaporate more quickly in hot, dry settings

 

Mystery #7

“The Trespasser Mystery”

 

Students identify that animals (like beavers) can drastically change their environment

 

Mystery #8

“The Phone Call Mystery”

 

Students learn that time differences exist in the world as a result of earth’s rotation

 

Mystery #9

“The Trash Mystery”

 

Students recognize that wind direction can be measured in a storm

 

Mystery #10

“The Bright Light Mystery”

 

Students recognize that light can be reflected off of certain surfaces

 

Mystery #11

“The Circuit Mystery”

 

Students learn that an electrical circuit depends on a good conducting material

 

Mystery #12

“The Finger Mystery”

 

Students recognize that certain traits are inherited, while others are acquired

 

Mystery #13

“The Hurricane Mystery”

 

Students identify the conditions and impact of a hurricane

 

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