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Squishy Squash: A Lesson in Destruction

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When you tell your elementary students that part of today’s lesson involves destroying a squishy toy, their jaws will probably drop in awe. Sure, they love tearing apart their squishies, but never have they thought that anything could be learned from doing so. Kids like squishies for all kinds of reasons: they come in cute shapes, their texture is pleasant to feel in their hands, and they bring lots of laughs when they are stretched, compacted, and torn to bits. Little did they know that a simple squishy toy was a valuable tool for teaching kids about close observation, making a hypothesis, recording data, and using their five senses. Supplies: For this lesson, your students will need a few basic supplies: chart paper or their science notebooks, writing utensils, safety scissors, and measuring tape or a ruler. You will also
When you tell your elementary students that part of today’s lesson involves destroying a squishy toy, their jaws will probably drop in awe. Sure, they