Educators

Tools We Use

Experiment and explore various tools that are used by scientists

  • Discuss and respond to a story about scientists.
  • Discover how a centrifuge works by separating water from cloth.
  • Graph and record results.
  • Compare and contrast a variety of textured materials.
  • Assess the efficiency of different artist tools.

Appropriate for Grades: PK, K, 1, 2, 3
Meets Illinois State Goals: 1.C, 6.A, 6.D, 7.A, 7.B, 7.C, 19.A, 21.A

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