Sandy Samples
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Lawrence Hall of Science
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In this collecting/comparing activity, learners work with samples of sand from different places like a lakefront, river, or ocean beach. Learners note similarities and differences among sand samples—looking at them with just their own eyes, drawing them, describing them, rubbing them in their hands, looking at them through a magnifying glass to see different grain sizes, and examining other things in the sand such as tiny pieces of wood, plastic, or shells.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- One or more handfuls of sand (from different places)
- Small plastic bags or containers
- Magnifying glass
- Crayons
- Pencil
- Printout of activity
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Structure
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Collecting
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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