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Carrot
added 3-2-99 Original
Author Unknown
Have several carrots on hand -
clean and cook some of the carrots - invite them to taste raw and cooked
carrots - ask how they are alike and different. Take a survey - graph the
results.
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Give each child a carrot - show them how to
draw a simple carrot. Help them
describe a real carrot using all of their senses.
Grow a carrot
added 3-2-99
Original Author Unknown
Choose a carrot that still has green leaves
and stems attached - cut the carrot 2" from the top - place in a
shallow bowl - place pebbles around the carrot then half fill with water -
set in a sunny window - new sprouts will appear in about a week. Once the
carrot has sprouted - plant it in some soil and enjoy watching it grow.
Coal
added 3-2-99
Original Author Unknown
Make coal or charcoal crystals. put coal or
charcoal briquet in a tray - mix together 2 TBS each - salt, water, bluing
(avail in the laundry section ) pour over coal or charcoal. Add drops of
food coloring whever - coat each piece with a few drops of ammonia - the
next morning you should see crystals beginning to form - if not repeat the
process.
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