Learning about chemical reactions and having fun while doing it!
Our Lessons For the Week!
What is our theme? Unicorn Fizz
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To strengthen fine motor skills in a fun scientific way. Also to learn about cause and effect and chemical reactions.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
PreK-PS1-4 (MA). Recognize through investigation that physical objects and materials can change under different circumstances.
Clarification statement: Changes include building up or breaking apart, mixing, dissolving, or changing state.
Learning Outcomes:
Tripod grasp also known as “pincer grasp” is intentionally used to make the eye droppers function. They need to use the tripod grasp to gently pinch the dropper, release to suck up the fluid, hold the dropper without letting the fluid release, then squeeze it again to release it over the baking soda. Your child will repeat this motion dozens of times while they experiment, all the while strengthening those very important fine-motor skills.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/88hn62gD2c8 - Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima a READ ALOUD
Materials:
Activity (Procedure): Prepare ahead of time and pour the white vinegar into the small paint cups. Next, add a few drops of liquid watercolor or food color to each cup. Add a pipette to each cup. Finally, set out the trays, boxes of baking soda, and prepared cups. Remember – liquid watercolor stains, so you will want to choose your location accordingly!
Invite your to come and sprinkle the baking powder and glitter into their tray. Demonstrate how to use the pipette and show your child how to squeeze the liquid out. Watch the excitement on their faces when they add the vinegar to the baking soda.
Activity Wrap Up:
Encourage the students to examine what happens when the different puddles mix and blend.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Ask reflective questions as children are engaged in activities, such as “What happened when ___? What did you think would happen?”
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You can talk about the science behind it.
The chemical reaction of the vinegar (an acid) combined with the baking soda (a base) releases carbon dioxide (which is the “fizz”). While this might be a little advanced for preschool children it's still fun to explore and talk about.
Our Lessons For the Week!
What is our theme? Unicorn Fizz
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To strengthen fine motor skills in a fun scientific way. Also to learn about cause and effect and chemical reactions.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
PreK-PS1-4 (MA). Recognize through investigation that physical objects and materials can change under different circumstances.
Clarification statement: Changes include building up or breaking apart, mixing, dissolving, or changing state.
Learning Outcomes:
Tripod grasp also known as “pincer grasp” is intentionally used to make the eye droppers function. They need to use the tripod grasp to gently pinch the dropper, release to suck up the fluid, hold the dropper without letting the fluid release, then squeeze it again to release it over the baking soda. Your child will repeat this motion dozens of times while they experiment, all the while strengthening those very important fine-motor skills.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/88hn62gD2c8 - Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima a READ ALOUD
Materials:
- plate, bowl, or foil trays
- boxes of baking soda
- glitter
- plain white vinegar
- paint cups
- food coloring or liquid watercolor (we used purple, teal, blue and hot pink)
- plastic pipettes or medicine droppers
- art smocks
Activity (Procedure): Prepare ahead of time and pour the white vinegar into the small paint cups. Next, add a few drops of liquid watercolor or food color to each cup. Add a pipette to each cup. Finally, set out the trays, boxes of baking soda, and prepared cups. Remember – liquid watercolor stains, so you will want to choose your location accordingly!
Invite your to come and sprinkle the baking powder and glitter into their tray. Demonstrate how to use the pipette and show your child how to squeeze the liquid out. Watch the excitement on their faces when they add the vinegar to the baking soda.
Activity Wrap Up:
Encourage the students to examine what happens when the different puddles mix and blend.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Ask reflective questions as children are engaged in activities, such as “What happened when ___? What did you think would happen?”
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You can talk about the science behind it.
The chemical reaction of the vinegar (an acid) combined with the baking soda (a base) releases carbon dioxide (which is the “fizz”). While this might be a little advanced for preschool children it's still fun to explore and talk about.
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