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Link structure
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Mystery Science: Lessons for elementary teachers
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Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. The hook, visuals, and activity have all been prepared for you. Less prep, more learning.
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Share a free trial
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H1 Standards-aligned curriculum that inspires kids to love science!
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H2 Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
H2 Anchored in everyday scientific phenomena
H2 3rd Grade - 5th Grade
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H2 Products
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H3 4th Why do your biceps bulge?
H3 Food Chains, Producers, & Consumers
H3 5th Why would a hawk move to New York City?
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H3 Light, Communication, & Engineering
H3 1st How could you send a secret message to someone far away?
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H3 Natural Hazards & Engineering
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H3 Natural Disasters & Engineering
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IMG-ALT What materials might be invented in the future?
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