Randy53215 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I would appreciate any help I could get with this. Keep in mind that this is a simple layout, some things may be finished in the list but most are not. Essentially I am asking of fun activities you have done pertaining to science around k5-5th grade.* Below (in [ code ] tag) is what I have so far and if you have any ideas it would be so helpful. The Grades obviously represent what grade level the activity is from. //++ //Kindergarten //++ http://classroom.jc-schools.net/sci-units/cells.htm (Science Online Cells) [Cell Structure and Function] Need: Students Needed: Guide: 1) Self (No sources) [Examining Ants] Need: Magnifying glass Students Needed: One Guide: 1) Grab a magnifying glass 2) Walk outside (with a teacher) so we can begin exploring 3) Use magnifying and hover above an ant hill and explore their actions. IE: Carrying supplies, guarding, eating, etc... 4) Describe what you seen Ant Farm (No sources) [Creating an ant farm] Need: Ant Farm, and ants Students Needed: One and a parent/teacher Guide: 1) //++ //First Grade //++ Explorabook (Magnetism) [Creating Magnetism] Need: Paper Clips (Four should be enough), Magnet Students Needed: One Guide: 1) Stick a paper clip to a magnet 2) Hold a paper clip up to the magnet 3) Add more paperclips 4) Drop on ground to create vibration and lose magnetic force None (No Source) [Tornado] Need: (2) Two Liter bottles, water, and duct tape. Students Needed: One, Adult supervision suggested Guide: 1) Take a two liter bottle, fill it up with water about 3/4's of the way 2) Line up both two liter bottles, tip to tip. 3) Begin duct tapping the bottle together Explorations in Science [Table Magnetism] Need: Magnet, Paperclips (Four should be enough) Students Needed: One Guide: 1) Use a Magnet 2) Have some paperclips on the table 3) Use the magnet underneath the table to pull the paperclips across 4) Write a small response of what you observed Explorations in Science [Homemade Sandpaper] Need: Cardboard, Glue, and sand Students Needed: One Guide: 1) Piece of Cardboard 2) Glue one side of cardboard 3) Sprinkle sand over glue 4) Let glue dry 5) Shake off extra sand Explorations in Science [sound Travels] Need: Pencil w/ Eraser Students Needed: One, its better with more Guide: 1) Find and a use a pencil with eraser attached 2) Find objects around classroom to investigate how well sound travels through solids 3) Record your findings Explorations in Science [sound Effects] Need: Pitcher of Water, Strainer, Baking Pan Students Needed: Two or Three, its a fun group activity but can be done by oneself. Guide: 1) Fill a pitcher halfway with water 2) Lay down baking pan on ground 3) Hold strainer about a foot above baking pan 4) Slowly pour water into strainer that is above baking pan 5) Clean up any mess that is caused Explorations in Science [Explore animals and their surroundings] Need: Magnifying glass Students Needed: Two students is ideal and a parent/teacher if you plan on exploring outside. Guide: 1) Go outside (with adult) 2) Look for animal homes and animals 3) Remember not to touch/frighten any of the animals 4) Observe and record your data Explorations in Science [Homemade Musical Instruments] Need: See individual instruments Students Needed: One, great group activity Ear-harps: Need: Bottle Caps (The ones that require a opener to open), Rubber bands Guide: 1) Guitars: Need: Empty boxes (Kleenex boxes work best, the ones that are long), rubber bands Guide: 1) Flutes: Need: Straws and Plasticine Guide: 1) Tambourines: Need: Bottle Caps and String or Twist Ties Guide: 1) Kazoos: Need: Combs and wax paper or toilet paper rolls, wax paper, and elastics Guide: 1) Drums: Need: Tin cans or plastic cans with plastic lids (such as coffee or nut cans), or cans covered at the top with wax paper secured by a rubber bands Guide: 1) ⁃ Rain-Stick Need: Paper Towel Roll, Tooth Picks Guide: 1) Maracas Need: Plastic bottles with lids and pebbles, rice, beans, or pasta Guide: 1) //++ //Second Grade //++ Chemistry (No source listed) [Home made lava lamp] Need: Alka-Seltzer, empty bottle (20 oz, 2 liter; it doesn't matter), masking tape, food dye, and olive oil Students needed: One, great group activity Guide: 1) First take the bottle and empty it 2) Take the labels that are on the bottle such as the "nutrition facts" area and peel that off. //++ //Third Grade //++ MPS (Animals that are grouped) [Animals that are grouped] Need: Paper, pencil Students needed: One Guide: 1) 2) //++ //Fourth Grade //++ EDIT //++ //Fifth Grade //++ EDIT Any ideas, activities, suggestions would be useful. I don't have anything built for this site yet but I am looking into ideas. *Note: You will be listed as a resource in my bibliography. If you have any questions you can send me a board PM, E-mail, Randy53215 on AIM, or you can ask in this thread. Thanks again for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casperl Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I liked the idea, let us keep informed about the progress. Searching "5th Grade science project" on google returned me following url. I hope it helps.. http://collaboratory.nunet.net/timber/scifair/5proj.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy53215 Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 No one has any suggestions for ideas on activities? No one did anything fun as they were younger. Thanks Casper for that source. That is a great website! Really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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