#9 on the Top Ten List of Household Items to Use in Your Science Classroom is:
Dried Beans
I love having a stash of a few different kinds of dried beans/peas/lentils on hand. Try out these activities:
Seed GerminationSemipermeable Membrane Demonstration
Dissect a Seed
The Geologists' Dilemma
Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Resources
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Owl Family Survival activity: http://www.middleschoolscience.com/owlfamily.pdf
ReplyDeleteI used different types of beans, rice, a small office supplies in (old) film containers in my senses unit - for all ages. Students each shake their container to find the sound-match and join with their partner. Over the years we have found only subtle differences between white beans and navy beans, but when we open the containers this is a perfect opportunity to discuss the use of multiple senses to identify objects. Different types of small objects are also perfect for sorting by touch/feel only - with similar results. Sadly film containers are hard to find (though you can buy them now), but a high-use supply in my classroom. Perhaps they are on your list?? :)
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