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Once the exploration of the textiles has been done from the senses, now look at them
discovering other properties such as:
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Elastic like Lycra.
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Water proof
Activity:
Tools for Thought:
Wheel of inquiry to get to know the scientific method.
I think/ I talk/ I share
What makes you say that
Keys for thought: causation, connection, point of view, responsibility (be careful with the
materials and with the scientific procedure)
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Bring different clothes or fabrics including one that is waterproof
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Bring some pots and some elastics
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Divide the group into smaller groups, distribute the materials and ask them to
examine them and predict which might be the waterproof
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With a dropper, let water drops fall little by little and observe what happens
Observe and document
Reflect on what had been predicted
What happened? Why?
Which of the materials will be better to make a coat for the rain?
Activity
Tools for Thought:
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Wheel of inquiry
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Connect – extend - challenge
Thermal
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Investigate what is thermal and how we are able to differentiate it
Materials