I found 2 activities on Pinterest that looked really fun that also matched the Standards. The first is the Goo, you know, that goopy slimy stuff. It was actually a LOT easier to make than I expected! We used a bottle of generic store brand white glue, water, food coloring, borax, a bowl, spatula and then a sharpie to write the kids names on the baggies so they could take it home with them. I also read somewhere you can add glitter to the mixture and make it sparkly (maybe next time I will try that!).
It turned out really well, super easy to make, the kids helped with each of the steps and loved playing with it. The ages of the kids range from kindergarten to 5th grade. Definitely a keeper! Here are some pics:
The full recipe and ingredients and all that can be found here.
The next activity we did was play with Iced Sidewalk Chalk. Now, this I made at home the night before and brought it in a cooler. The kids LOVED the ice and drawing on the black pavement of the mini parking lot we had. They drew, they played, they made stamps with their hands and they begged for more. This one is also a keeper! It wasn't too bad to mix at home either and then just grab the ice cube trays and stick 'em in a cooler and you're good to go. Here are some pics:
Description, information and the site I used is found here.
All in all, I think Week One was a success. The kids all had a great time, I tried to incorporate the Science behind everything, but I was also afraid I might tell them something incorrect. So, I stuck to the basics and kept it simple. This summer is going to be a blast!!
**Now, I am not a Science teacher, I just went through the ES and MS Standards for FCPS and did my best interpretations and then searched on Pinterest for activities that matched up. If you are a Science Teacher, plus advise but don't criticize, and if you want, please use the activities in your classroom or at home. I will write a little reflection after each activity and let you know if it was a flop, or a Huge Hit!
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