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Light Table Nature Exploration

STEM Lesson Plans

Lesson plan developed by Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed

Activity:  
Light Table Nature Exploration

Age Group:
  • ​​Toddler

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Light Table Nature Exploration
Objectives:  
Children will:
  • use the materials to explore common elements of nature in a new way.

CDA Competency Standard:
II.5.1a
  • Activities encourage curiosity, exploration and discovery
a) Activities involve developmentally appropriate, hands-on experiences

Materials: 
  • laminated leaves, flowers, and other flat natural materials
  • twigs
  • pinecones
  • sand
  • light table

Procedure: 
To prepare materials:
  • Laminate flat natural materials such as flowers, petals, grass, leaves and more.
For the activity:
  • Invite children to explore the natural materials on top of the light table.
  • Encourage stacking different materials to see how colors and shapes change.

Assessment: 
  • Observe and record children’s experience with the materials.​

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​Observing, describing, communicating, exploring, asking questions


Example:  Exploring a sensory bin

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