TASK 7: Scientific resources in the Classroom

TASK 7: Scientific resources in the Classroom

Discuss possibilities for implementing activities using these resources with your peer

A List of resources that target specific scientific skills and concepts in the school

Resources for Science teaching classroom:	Scientific Skill(s) / Concept(s) that can be developed with it.	Exploring on possible activities to develop mathematical skills and concepts using these materials
Magnets	Magnets are made of iron or steel and can attract other pieces of iron or steel. They do not attract any other material. Magnets can attract or repel each other (make them move away) depending on which way the poles are aligned. Magnets can attract other pieces of iron or steel though various materials (including glass and through water) depending on the materials thickness. We can use magnets to draw pictures on magnet boards.	- They don’t take this lesson
Magnifying glasses	Magnifying glasses make things look bigger. We can see all the small details of an object or part of the body using a magnifying glass. When we look through a magnifying glass our eye looks bigger. - They don’t take this lesson
Water Tray	Properties of water; wet, hot, cold, we can see through clear water; can be poured, falls through any holes, can make things move (pouring; squirting) – can turn wheels; big containers full of water are heavy; small ones are light; water cleans things; can be coloured; makes bubbles when mixed with soap; can dissolve some things; can freeze; makes a splash; some things float in it; others sink. etc. -Teacher bring hot, cold and worm water. She teach the children what the different between them by teaching them but hot water they just feel it. Sand Tray	Properties of dry sand; feels smooth; can  be poured, falls through most holes, can make things move (pouring) – can turn wheels; big containers full of sand are heavy; small ones are light;  Properties of wet sand; sticks to hands; is heavier than dry sand; is cold; feels rough; not easy to pour; doesn’t fall through holes; moulds itself to containers and retains that shape when emptied out; holes dug are more solid. - They don’t take this lesson
Colour Paddles	When two or more colours are mixed, new colours are formed. Colour is a property of light. We can’t see colours in the dark.	- They don’t take this lesson
Handheld Mirror	Mirrors generally look silvery or shiny. We can see ourselves in mirrors. Mirrors reflect light – shine a torch on a mirror. Mirror reverses left and right e.g. writing.  Try to write your name or draw a face whilst only looking in a mirror. - They don’t take this lesson