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K.1.1. Use all senses as appropriate to observe, sort and describe objects according to their composition and physical properties, such as size, color and shape. Explain these choices to others and generate questions about the objects. Sticky Note: I choose a kindergarten standard for this because it could be easily manipulated to fit this standard. They could be grouping these based on how high they bounce. It could also be used with higher grade levels with math and doing measuring, graphs and data (range, mean, median, mode, etc).

Students will be able to witness what a solid and liquid are all the while being intrigued and engaged because of the use of ice cream. Great activity for grades K-1. They will be able to witness the science behind what makes a liquid and a solid. Represents the nature of science as well.

Plant a Texture Garden! Create texture rubbings of outdoor objects where you live.  Make as many rubbings on as many squares as you can and watch your garden grow. Supplies: Crayons (all colors), glue stick, scissors, black vellum paper, and pre-cut 3" x 3" squares of white drawing paper.

VERY cool Earth Science/Space crossover project.  Students can send in a rock from their area, and NASA will use a special tool (like the one on the Mars Exploration Rovers) to tell you what it's made of.  Students could compare rocks on Earth to the rocks found on Mars.   Class can view and print various rock pictures from this website and create their own rock book, differentiating by ability.  (could be categorized by color, composition, geographic location, etc.)  It can be expanded as needed.  Kindergarten example would be to create a journal entitled "My Rock Collection."  They would find pictures of rocks that are blue, red, yellow, green, purple, etc and categorize them.  

Leaf Investigators: Backyard Science - purpose to explore and learn This activity uses categorization skills to sort the leaves by shape, color and size.   Materials: Leaves, small bag for leaves, and magnifying glasses (optional)

Fun simple activity that can bring the students neighborhood into the classroom. 

This is a fun activity that teaches young scientists to use an under utilized sense, smell.

The activity allows students to compare and contrast different solids and liquids. There is also a cooking portion of the activity that can be done with maple syrup.