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Examines all aspects of fire, including its traditional uses, significance in various cultures, and effect on everyday life.

Describes the water cycle, plants and animals that live in water, hydropower, and associated water customs, festivals, and activities.

Examines the properties and uses of soil and describes how it functions as both a home for plants and animals and as a building material.

Illustrates why air is important to plant and animal life, discusses how certain inventions have depended on it, and suggests activities demonstrating its properties.

Provides a variety of projects and activities based on the theme of summer.

Provides art and craft projects and activities based on the theme of autumn.

Presents a wide variety of projects and activities based on the theme of winter.

Presents a wide variety of projects and activities based on the theme of spring.