By copying graphics from the computer screen, a book can be designed which combines factual information with children's experiences related to hair. This book can be printed so that children can enjoy it in the reading center as well as take it home to share with family members. Related Activities Math Investigate hair characteristics, such as color, length, and curliness, which can lead to many graphing activities. Labels of children's pictures can be made ahead of time in ClarisWorks to be used in this activity. A Hair Color chart can be designed with the various colors listed across the bottom.
Children can place their picture label in the appropriate column.
Talk about what information the chart gives on hair color, such as which color has the most pictures, which has the least, how many children have a specific hair color. Using the software program, The Graph Club, other types of graphs can be designed around the same hair theme. Science Examine an individual strand of hair under a microscope. By using a microscope, such as the one made by Learning Resources, children can see the hair projected on a large screen. Other types of hair, such as animal hair, can also be examined.