Lesson Plan

Name of activity: Silly putty straining

Area of Development: Science
Age Range: 36-48 months
Goal/Objective: To allow the children to observe gravity in action.
Materials Needed: Large strainer, silly putty, 3 pieces of strings, paper
clips, paper, pencils, clip boards, and a table.
Activity Plan:
The day before the activity have the children make silly putty.
Bring the silly putty out at a table and invite the children over to the
table. Begin to discuss and predict with them what they think will
happen when you put silly putty in a strainer. After they make their
predictions tie a piece of string through a hole on each side of the
strainer with a paper clip on the other end. Place the silly putty in the
strainer and then hang it from the ceiling above the table.
As the children observe what is happening pass out clip boards, paper,
and pencils to each of the children so they can record their observations.
When they are done with their observations ask they to tell you about
what they drew.
When their done have them place their clipboards and pencils on the
counter and head over to the next activity.
Special Needs Adaptation: For children with ADHD have a teacher sit
with them directing questions at them and setting limits for them.