Physics Concepts for Early Childhood Education (#17)

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Physical Science:

"The understanding of properties of objects and materials, position and motion of objects, and light, heat, electricity, and magnetism" 

Physical science activities can be fun and so easy to implement in the classroom!

Growing Crystals Under Water:

Materials
  • Clear glass jar
  • Rocks, pebbles, or seashells
  • 2 oz of Alum (found in the spice section of grocery stores)
  • ½ cup of hot water
  • Food coloring (optional)


Fill glass jar half full with rocks. Mix hot water and alum together until completely dissolved, then pour mixture over the top of the rocks in the glass jar. 
February 23, 2019 (Day 1)


Crystal start to form on top of rocks
February 27, 2019 (day 5)


Pour excess water down the drain and view with a magnify glass
March 1, 2019 (day 10)

Painting with Magnets:

Place drops of paint and anything that is magnetic inside a thin, tin, baking sheet or plastic tray.

Place heavy duty magnets on the bottom of the tin baking sheet and try to move the magnetic objects around. Try mixing the paints together, what color would you get??


Watch this video!

Using Ramps and Marbles to Learn About Motion:

Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run
Children can explore creating their own paths and use problem solving techniques to get the marble in the box

Or use the cards that come with the Tumble Trax as a guide  



Other Physical Science Activities:

  • Exploring magnets


  • Using Marble Tracks 

  • Creating Rubber Band Guitars
  • Oobleck
  • Making Paint from Plant and Vegetables
  • Melting Crayons

Children's Books About Physical Science:





Physical Science Apps/Technology:

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