Mystery Box (For younger or less experienced children)
Goal 5: Develop and refine their skills to communicate findings.
Materials: Box; set of related objects.
Procedure: "Hide" several objects in a box. Provide oral clues to the children about the identities of the objects. For example, "The item in this box is yellow and can be eaten. Does anyone have an idea of what the item could be?" Invite the children to ask you questions about the objects to discover what is in the box.
To Simplify: Place only one object in the box. Select an object with which all the children are familiar.
To Extend: Place several objects in the box that are different but have one characteristic in common (e.g., all are articles of clothing). Have one of the children take on the role of "clue giver."
Materials: Box; set of related objects.
Procedure: "Hide" several objects in a box. Provide oral clues to the children about the identities of the objects. For example, "The item in this box is yellow and can be eaten. Does anyone have an idea of what the item could be?" Invite the children to ask you questions about the objects to discover what is in the box.
To Simplify: Place only one object in the box. Select an object with which all the children are familiar.
To Extend: Place several objects in the box that are different but have one characteristic in common (e.g., all are articles of clothing). Have one of the children take on the role of "clue giver."
