Subtitle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Project-Based Investigations 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 childrens curiosity. Study Starters begin with topics that children want to explore, boxes, rocks, ants, clothes, flowers, and building help identify childrens questions, learn background information and vocabulary, organize and plan the environment, facilitate investigations, incorporate content skills and knowledge.