Soooooo...I started posting my Science experiment freebie on TPT last night and before I knew it, I passed out on the couch. Can we say exhausted!? Anyway, this post needs to be quick now!
Here is a Science experiment that you can do with your young learners. I adapted it from McGraw-Hill's Science "A to Z Activity" book for Kindergarten.
"F" is for Fingerprint Fun!
1 - Lead a discussion about how everyone is unique and special and how no one is exactly the same. You could also talk about how everyone is the same, in some ways.
2 - Explain that fingerprints are like our own personal stamps because no two people have the same fingerprint. Have the kids check out their own fingerprints.
3 - Talk about how there are 3 types of fingerprints though they are all different: arch, loop, whorl. I suggest making some visuals or pulling some examples up on the SmartBoard from the internet.
4 - Now it is time for the activity! Students use ink pads or they can just use a marker to color on the top part of one finger. They press their finger in the oval on the recording sheet (see below to visit my TPT store).
5 - The students examine their fingerprint using a magnifying glass and then they determine which type of fingerprint they have and then circle that choice.
6 - Finally, students can create little pictures using their own fingerprint. How fun!
Click HERE to get your own FREE copy of the recording sheet! By the way, I do not have many items in my TPT stores, but all those that I do have are FREE!
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Thanks for joining in on the Science fun. It's been a great week of learning! :)
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