Subtitle: Step-by-Step Guide to Project-Based Investigation in Science and Social Studies. This science and social studies resource is a series of guides on developing studies about real-life topics that spark children's curiosity. Study starters begin with topics that children want to explore: chairs, wheels, water pipes, trash and garbage, shadows, and exercise help identify children's questions, learn background information and vocabulary, organize and plan the environment, facilitate investigations, incorporate content skills and knowledge.