Activity Plan Early Childhood Lesson Plan Format 1.

Identifying Information - Spatial Visual Create Ocean Sensory Bottles 2. Developmental Domains cognitive, social, physical, creative) 3. A. Behavioral Objectives Children will help pour the liquids into the bottle Children will explore movements inside bottle and talk about it. B. Foundations/Standards Math B.5.16 Pour substances into containers B.6.23 See simple task through to completion 4. Planning Thought Processes Context of Exploration Other ocean theme activities Rationale Building on experience Anticipating challenges Children having a hard time pouring Use a funnel Have measuring cups of liquid for easier handling 5. Materials Empty water bottle Water Blue food coloring Baby oil Glue 6. Activity Procedure A. Motivation/Introduction Have materials out at the table for children to choose to come over and investigate Would you like to create an ocean in a bottle. What do you think will happen to the water when we add the food coloring? When you shake the bottle what happens? B. Concept exploration Children will want to splash in water. Show them completed product and ask them to help you Have picture card directions on table as visual reference When children finish creating they will watch liquids move in bottle and ask questions

C. Inquiry (Open Ended Questions) How is the oil floating? What is happening to the water when we add the food coloring? When you shake the bottle did the liquids mix together? D. Closure When all children create a bottle clean up materials Have children take to carpet to freely explore Add bottles to science area for free play exploration E. Assessment Children will be able to pour liquids from one container to another Children will ask questions about their experiences with the liquids Extension Ideas Add plastic animals to ocean bottles Create a large ocean in the sensory table