Classroom Magic: Are Mittens Warm? - 0 views
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Mary Miller on 15 Feb 13This lesson could be extended in all sorts of directions, depending on what stage the children are in their learning. For example, you could tie the lesson into other sorts of measurement and have students estimate how much the mitten can stretch. This lesson can be adapted for more accelerated students by allowing them to experiment with different mittens and gloves to see which is the most efficient at holding heat. 2.NS.3=Generate questions and make observations about natural processes. 2.NS.5=Discuss observations with peers and be able to support your conclusion with evidence. -
Mary Miller on 21 Feb 135.4.2 Investigate the purpose of prototypes and models when designing a solution to a problem and how limitations in cost and design features might affect their construction.
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Mary Miller on 21 Feb 13Students could also extend the activity to see how different types of gloves and mittens hold heat, thereby deciding which is the most efficient.
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Mary Miller on 28 Feb 132.4.3 Identify a need and design a simple tool to meet that need.
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This is a fun lesson that connects literature to science and allows students to think about temperature in a new way. The lesson involve measuring the temperature of the room, an empty mitten, and a mitten with a hand in it. Most children will be surprised to find out that the mitten itself is not warm, but mittens keep your hands warm because they insulate your body temperature.
