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Jelly Bean Math Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Using jelly beans as math manipulatives can be a tasty way to introduce and reinforce math concepts. Regardless of the time of year, candy can be used to excite learners and facilitate a wide variety of mathematical concepts. 
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What Sense Does It Make?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify the five senses and their functions and explain what information each sense gives us. They collect information gained through observation and experiences. They practice identifying new vocabulary words from the word wall.
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Hummingbird Nests

For Teachers K - 6th
Now here's a hands-on activity that little ones are sure to love. Using melted chocolate, coconut, and jelly beans they'll be able to shape tiny nests perfect for tiny birds. Kids love getting their hands dirty and the tactile experience...
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Taste and Smell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners experiment with sense of smell, and how it relates to sense of taste.
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Geometry and Spatial Sense

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate geometric shapes in 2 and 3 dimensions.  In this geometry instructional activity, students create a model chocolate factory working in groups and using an actual cake.  Learners take a quiz about...
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Make Sense of Nature

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...
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Taste (Gustation)

For Teachers K - 12th
Students conduct various experiments to see if different parts of the tongue are more sensitive to different characteristics of food.
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States Of Matter

For Teachers 4th
Delv into the states of Matter. Students engage in the scientific inquiry process to uncover the exciting world of Matter. They watch a series of videos, and conduct experiments in order to collect and analyze data on the various state...
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Exploration with Geometric Solids

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students reinforce geometric concepts by playing "Guess My Solid." Through a process of elimination, they determine the shapes of mystery solids. Finally, students use various materials to construct their own geometric figures.