Science is Everywhere!

①Question/Response②SOS- Science Observation Spot③BQB- Big Question Books④Discovery Bottles⑤Scientist of the Week

Presentation by Traci Baillie , February 1, 2013

Questions/Responses1.Take children’s ordinary moments and increases their vocabulary of the world around them and increase their science observation skills.2. Ensure our answers promote more questions and encourage curiosity and interest. Use strategies to promote critical thinking, such as: PMI ( Plus , Minus, Interesting)- i.e. What would our day be like if we had no electricity..Questions such as: How do you know that? If this is true, do you think that X would also be true?, & Can you teach someone else this now?

SOS-Science Observation Spot• This station allows children to explore their curiosity

about nature and the way things work. This should be cross- curricular- tying in to themes, literature, etc.

• Nature items can include plants, rocks, seeds, leaves, sand, mud, plants, flowers, shells, rocks, coral pieces.

SOS-Science Observation Spot• Science items can include: magnifying glass, measuring

devices, magnets, tweezers, lab coats, books, broken electronics.

• Encourage children to bring in items.• Leave experiments and science bottles out for interest.

• What can you grow?

BQBBig Question Books

Completed once a week based on Themes/Scientist of the Week/Weekly Activities/Experiments/Bottles

Weekly Discovery Bottles1. Smells: scented cotton

ball 2. Changes: e.g.. vinegar

and baking soda in and then attach balloon on top or a rubber glove

3. Noises: e.g.. Rice and toothpicks sound like rain.

4. Rust: Nails in water5. Sink or Float Bottle

Weekly Discovery Bottles6. Wet vs. Dry7. Wave8. Mud9. Bubble Bottle/ sparkles, objects10. Static Electricity Bottle11. Mix/Not mixable, e.g.. Oil & water

Magnetic Force

Pipe-Cleaners• Cut up pipe-cleaners and

place them in a bottle. Use a magnet to manipulate them.

Hidden magnets• Rice, torn up tissue paper or

confetti with metal objects that will be attracted by a magnet. The kids use a magnetic wand to uncover all the hidden objects.

• Make room for the rice to move around or the objects will be unable to come to the surface.

Jellyfish in a bottle

Materials: 1. plastic wrap or small bag2. plastic water bottle.3. Food coloring4. Scissors5. A twist tie

http://laughingsquid.com/how-to-make-your-own-jellyfish-in-a-bottle/

Mystery Bags/Boxes

1. Pairs: Glue different fabric pieces, sandpaper, tape, etc. on pieces of cardboard to make pairs. Let child feel to find the matching pairs.

1. Mystery Object Put an object in the bag and give the children clues. Get them to use all 5 senses. When they guess what it is, take it out of the bag and encourage the children to describe the object.

Scientist of the week

• Science Kit –old white dress shirt (short sleeve) with “ scientist” written on the pocket or a name tag, safety goggles , a stuffed ‘science’ bear, a magnet, a magnifying glass, and book of science home made experiments to the kit and a few of the main ingredients.

• Process: Each child takes a turn to be be “scientist of the week”. The bag is taken home on Monday. The student chooses a science experiment and practices it at home with their parents. On Friday, the kits returned and the Scientist bear helps teach the class something they learned.

Incorporate Scientist of the Week into established routines , such as Star of

the week or Me Museum.

It is best if you make your book contain 4 simple

experiments so there is some choice. Kids love to do ones you have already

done in class.

Hydro bubbles- Why and how do they grow?

Fruity Scented PicturesIngredients: packet of flavored drink mix & waterDissolve small amount of drink mix in the water. Continue adding drink mix gradually to achieve a desired color. Directions: Draw a picture using only a white crayon on a white paper. Paint the paper to reveal the secret picture. Allow painting to dry. Paintings will have a nice fruity smell that will last long after they’re dry!

Banana Secret Message

Using a toothpick, write a message gently over the banana. In a while you will see the message come clearly as it turns brown.

Eggs Naked Egg

Place egg in a container and cover with vinegar.-Leave it for 24 hours so the shell dissolves.- Touch it gently and then open it up.

Egg in Coke

-Place egg in a container and cover with coke.-Leave for 24 hours so the shell becomes brown. -Try to clean it. -What would happen if you left in longer?

Oobleck

• Mix 1 par cornstarch with 1 part water.

• To change the texture, add more cornstarch. A ratio of 2 parts cornstarch to 1 part water will turn into a solid-looking mass that reveals itself as liquid when you touch it.

• You can add food coloring.• http://www.sciencebob.com/blo

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SLIMESolution A (1 cup of water, 1 cup of white glue & 2 tbs. Liquid tempera paint or food coloring)

Solution B (1 1/3 cups of warm water & 4 tsp. borax laundry booster)

Directions:Mix ingredients in solution A together in a medium bowl. •In a second bowl, mix Solution B ingredients. •Slowly pour solution A into Solution B (Do not mix!). •Roll solution A around in solution B 4-5 times. •Lift solution A out of Solution B and knead 2-3 minutes.

Play Putty Gooey Gak• Mix 2 parts white glue to 1

part starch. The mixture will start out stringy and slimy, then become an oozing slime.

• Continue adding corn starch until the texture is firm. As you add starch, work it with your fingers to make it smooth.

• Let it sit several hours or overnight, and it will bounce and pick up colored pictures.

- Mix together with wire whisk 1 cup of all-purpose glue, the 3/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon Tempera paint or food coloring .

- Mix separately 1/3 cup water and1/2 teaspoon of Borax.

- Slowly pour borax mix into glue mixture.

- Let stand a few minutes, then knead. Pour off any remaining liquid. Store in plastic bags.

Play dough with scentsThings to add:Peppermint oil, lavender oil, spices: pumpkin pie, sparkles, food coloring, petals, mint

Recipe: 2 1⁄2 cups of flour1⁄2 cup salt1 tablespoon cream of tarter2 tablespoons of oil2 cups of boiling salt water

Ice Cream for 2 recipe Ingredients: 1/2 c. Half and Half Cream/milk; 1 T. sugar; and 1/4 t. vanilla.Materials: ice, 2 size freezer type baggies, rock or pickling ice

1. Place all ingredients into a small sized freezer baggie and zip tight.2. In a large freezer baggie fill 1/2 way with ice, and add 6 T rock or pickling salt on top of ice.3. Place small baggie inside large baggie and seal tight!4. Shake, shake and shake!5. It will become a solid in about 5 min.

Science Bottle Ideas

• http://lagunapreschoolcurriculum.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-make-science-discovery-bottles.html

• http://tunstalltimes.blogspot.com/2011/07/discovery-bottles.html

• http://myfrugaladventures.com/2012/06/childrens-craft-idea-sensory-or-discovery-bottles/

Scientist of the Week Ideas

• http://phlebotomytechnicianschools.com/52-totally-awesome-science-experiments-you-can-do-at-home

• http://www.ehow.com/info_8666897_easy-5minute-science-experiments.html

• http://www.kidzone.ws/science/index.htm

• www.sciencetoymaker.org

• http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/40-cool-science-experiments-web

Websites • http://www.candyexperiments.com

• http://www3.telus.net/public/yewtree/sciencelinks/page26.html

• http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/• https://www.teachingchannel.org/• http://www.khanacademy.org/• http://www.sophia.org/• http://www.resources.scienceworld.ca• http://pinterest.com/jeanoram/experiments-for-

kids-science-fun/