Hands on Science:
Science Kit
Descriptions ~ Kindergarten
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Animals
2 x 2: Introduces a selection of organisms for comparison.
In each activity students observe
and describe the structures and behavior of an organism and then compare the
organism to a similar one. Guppies and goldfish, land snails and water
snails, earthworms and night crawlers, and pill bugs and sow bugs are maintained
in the classroom over time and investigated. Includes a Book Kit
with a selection of books to supplement the hands on lessons.
> Chemistry Beginnings: Investigate properties of
flour, salt, sand, and soil. Explore Oobleck and GAK. Mix colors
with different media (food coloring, crayons, cellophane, play dough, tempera
paint, watercolors, and oil pastels). Observe rotting food. Make
peanut butter and homemade GAK. Try to separate some mixtures.
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Fabric: Explores properties of ten
different types of fabrics. Stain fabrics and try to clean them, observe
how certain fabrics repel or absorb water, and dye cloth to change its
color. Make fabric by weaving and sew pieces of fabric together. Includes
a Book Kit with a selection of books to supplement the hands on lessons.
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From
Seed to Plant: During the study of this unit, the students will
classify seeds by properties, plant seeds, care for plants, observe and record
plant growth, and participate in classroom projects. The basic plant parts
(root, stem, and leaf) and the functions of each are introduced. At the
end of this teaching unit is a copy master for a Growing Award to be given to
students who take proper care of plants.
> Paper: Take a close look at ten
different types of paper. Focus on the properties of paper: ease of
cutting, appropriateness for writing, and ease of folding. Experiment with
paper and water interactions. Make paper from pulp, make papier-mâché bowls, and construct boxes, envelopes, airplanes, and woven mats.
Includes a Book Kit with a selection of books to supplement the
hands on lessons.
> Wood: Explore properties of six
different types of wood (pine, redwood, plywood, particleboard, Douglas fir, and
red alder). Make particleboard from sawdust and plywood from veneer
sheets. Sink and Float wood samples. Sand, nail, stain, and glue
wood to create a wood sculpture. Includes a Book Kit with a
selection of books to supplement the hands on lessons.