Activities Week 6
Activities Week 6
Activities Week 6
Bark
Sorting and classifying
• Using the scavenger hunt items sort them into
categories.
• Discuss various categories and the reasons for
the categories.
Teacher Page: Sorting and classifying
Sorting and classifying are important science skills that use observations and
language skills to describe and sort materials. Children use a wide range of
categories to sort and it is important we ask them to describe their reasons
and encourage them to then reclassify the materials using different criteria. It
encourages diversity of thoughts and acceptance of ideas beyond the ‘one
right answer’.
Try these classifying ideas:
http://inspirationlaboratories.com/ideas-to-practice-classification-for-kids/
Cloud watching
Take 5 min to watch the clouds. See if you can
spot the different types of clouds and identify
them from the following pictures.
Teacher Notes: Cloud watching
Clouds change and move quite rapidly in different weather conditions. This can trigger
some great discussions about the rotation of the earth, positions of the sun, moon, etc.
The following are some great cloud activities for young students.
http://www.teachpreschool.org/2012/03/clouds-in-jars-and-on-the-table-top-too/