3200 - 01 Students will evaluate the particulate nature of matter. Compare and contrast through observation the properties of various common substances. Use Basic Science Process Skills 1 a. Manifest Scientific Attitudes and Interests 3 a. Maintain a sense of curiosity about natural phenomena. Cut the holes, then rig some fabric sleeves in the holes so that the students cannot see into the box.
Old shirt sleeves, old pant legs etc.
Have worked great. Also fix the top of the box so that they cannot see into the box. Several Mystery objects that will fit into the box with room for the student to explore the object by touch. Try to find objects that you don't think the students will recognize. You may want to do things to your mystery objects to disguise them like putting a marble in a balloon partly filled with water and then tying an old nylon sock on the outside.