Preschool/KG
FromRobotics for Young Children, Ann Gadzikowski
What to have For this activity, you will need the following materials: - a variety of metal objects found around school or home - a basket or box for collecting things - removable stickers or sticky notes
What to do Begin by placing several metal items on a table. Ask children to explore the items and think about what all these things have in common. Items might include a spoon, a pan, a piece of foil, or a toy car made out of metal. Ask, “How are all these things the same?” After the children have had an opportunity to touch and talk about the metal objects, ask the children if they have any ideas about what all the objects have in common. Once children have identified the common material as metal, invite them to hunt for metal in the classroom or school environment. You could give them a box or basket to collect metal things, or they could attach a sticker or sticky note to larger items or items like doorknobs that are attached to other things.
Why Children will learn the properties that make metal, as well as assimilate objects that are made of metal.
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By Ann Gadzikowski Copyright 2018 Preschool/KG