One Touchy Topic: Targeting Students’ Sense of Touch through Multiple Activities

Authors

Ally Shinar, Drake University
Rabihah Simmons, Drake University
Megan Ross, Drake University

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This article provides exploratory experiences for First Grade students to refine their understanding of their sense of touch and develop their observation skills. The activities scaffold from open-ended exploratory investigations to application activities in which students categorize items using their understanding of touch. The activities also make explicit links to help students develop language and writing skills. This activity promotes National Science Education Content Standards A and B, and Iowa Teaching Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Publication Date

Winter 2011

Journal Title

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Volume

38

Issue

1

First Page

19

Last Page

22

Copyright

© Copyright 2011 by the Iowa Academy of Science

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Shinar, Ally; Simmons, Rabihah; and Ross, Megan (2011) "One Touchy Topic: Targeting Students’ Sense of Touch through Multiple Activities," Iowa Science Teachers Journal: Vol. 38: No. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/istj/vol38/iss1/6