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Monday, August 8, 2011

Starfish Craft Activity









Materials
  • starfish
  • hand lens
  • sandpaper (pkg. of 12 sheets {different grits} purchased at Dollar Tree)
  • protective eyewear (recommended when using sandpaper)
  • pencil
  • scissors
  • crayons
  • white or light colored  paper








Directions

  • Have students observe a starfish with a hand lens.
  • Have students use their senses to describe the starfish's observable characteristics.
  • Discuss the texture of a starfish (rough, bumpy, scratchy, etc.)
  • Have students put on protective eyewear then observe and feel different textures of sandpaper.
  • Discuss that sandpaper has different grits. Can they feel the differences? Can they describe the differences? Which grit feels the most like the starfish?
  • Have students trace one or several starfish onto sandpaper.
  • Have students cut out the starfish.
  • Compare the sandpaper starfish to the real specimens. How are they alike? How are they different?
  • Create crayon rubbings. Place the sandpaper starfish under a piece of white or light colored paper and rub over them with the sides of a crayon(s).
  • Have fun!






Have students read some good books about starfish.


Starfish (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science)      Seashells, Crabs & Sea Stars (Take Along Guides)  

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