Learning about Classification

This week, we have been learning about the processes that scientists use. One of our science skills is classification. Students learned that classification is the process of putting things into organized groups.

This PowerPoint was used in class to talk about different kinds of classification:

After learning about classification, we tried classifying different items. Kids really liked using the trinket bags to classify. These little bags of various items are based on an item called Think-ets. Students came up with many different ways to classify the items in the bags.

Then, students classified liquids using litmus paper. We tested various liquids to find out if they were acids or not. We used ordinary household liquids like lemon juice, vinegar, water, and dishwashing soap. Ask your child about our results!

Putting together a kitchen chemistry set can be lots of fun! Litmus paper is not expensive and can be found here. Try testing different liquids around the kitchen. What can you discover?