Activities ranged from probability using Raisin Bran and Dino Pebbles to making careful observations by studying cereal crispiness in milk. These activities can be adapted to several grade levels depending on how they are used. All were designed for the early grades, but some could be adapted to grades 5-6 or even middle school. The task of analysis was the focus of the activities presented. In order to analyze material, a chemist must be able to separate a sample into its component parts.
Chemists use a technique called chromatography to accomplish much of the needed separation.
While the terminology presented here must be simplified for elementary children, the attempt is made to clarify introductory knowledge and offer suggestions on how to teach topics using an activities approach. The activities presented are appropriate for students in grades 1-6. The concepts will be valuable for grades 7-12. A lot of good biology takes place around your house and garden, the trick is to recognize what is going on and how it relates to general principles of biology. The following activities in botany for the elementary classroom use fruits and seeds that are commonplace and important items in our daily lives.