Duct Tape Scavenger Hunt
An introduction to Classification with “Science All Around Us”
Materials
Must have: One roll of Duct Tape or Masking Tape, teacher scissors
May Have: small scale, magnifying glasses, rulers
Objective: Students are to roam around a defined area of a school campus collecting scientific objects. These items are then returned to class and “classified” by the students.
Step by Step Instructions
- Using pieces of duct tape, teachers will apply them like bracelets with the sticky side out.
- Students collect scientific objects and apply them to their bracelet. Any interesting bulkier items, students could hold onto.
- Students (Teacher support depending on grade-level) decide on how to classify the objects students bring in.
- The collections could then be put on display on your science bulletin board or in the classroom “Science Corner.”
- A Teachtopia Tip: take a picture of the student product and share today’s classification activity with your parents.
examples of classifications a teacher may use include:
Animals/Plants, Living/Non Living, Color, Earth, Physical, or Life Science, Shiny/Non-shiny, Odor/no odor, weight,
Written Application:
Teacher Creates classifying Table/Chart (whole group) followed by student’s individual tables/chart.
Can’t Go Outside?
Students could classify many other objects including student lunches. Categories might include but not limited to: colors, brands, size, sweet/sour, vegan/meat etc.
NGSS Standards:
2nd Grade :An understanding of observable properties of materials is developed by students at this level through analysis and classification of different materials.