TASK 7: Scientific resources in the Classroom

Resources for Science teaching classroom:	Scientific Skill(s) / Concept(s) that can be developed with it.	Exploring on possible activities to develop mathematical skills and concepts using these materials
Magnets	Magnets are made of iron or steel and can attract other pieces of iron or steel. They do not attract any other material. Magnets can attract or repel each other (make them move away) depending on which way the poles are aligned. Magnets can attract other pieces of iron or steel though various materials (including glass and through water) depending on the materials thickness. We can use magnets to draw pictures on magnet boards.	The children write the numbers or letters by magnets and put it in the board. The children try to attract the iron or steel and try to attract other materials like plastic. The Ss assumed that the magnets can attract the iron or steel but it can't attract other materials like plastic.
Sand Tray	Properties of dry sand; feels smooth; can be poured, falls through most holes, can make things move (pouring) – can turn wheels; big containers full of sand are heavy; small ones are light; Properties of wet sand; sticks to hands; is heavier than dry sand; is cold; feels rough; not easy to pour; doesn’t fall through holes; moulds itself to containers and retains that shape when emptied out; holes dug are more solid.	The children touch the dry and wet sand and know the difference between them. Also, the teacher put inside the dry sand goats and camels but she was put some insects inside the wet sand. The children try to search about the animals and naming them.