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Classification of MaterialsActivity for Kids

Sorting Game DIY

Duration: 20-30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $0 to $5

Compete with a friend to sort materials by specific properties!

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Material List

1A variety of random objects from the classroom or home.

Instructions

1Collect a variety of objects from around the classroom.
2Partner 1 decides on a specific property but does not tell the other partner.
3Partner 1 sorts objects while keeping the secret property in mind.
4Partner 2 tries to guess which property Partner 1 was sorting by.
5Partners switch roles.
6Repeat the steps as many times as you want.

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How It Works

You are putting together items that have the same property, just like a scientist. Scientists sort materials in a variety of ways, depending on what their purpose is. For example, if a scientist wants to use a material to work as a magnet in an experiment, they must first sort materials by magnetic vs. non-magnetic to narrow down their options.