Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand some basic concepts of chemistry related to Halloween.

Materials and Prep

• Orange and black construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pencil

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have all the materials ready and set up a workspace.

Activities

1. Create a Halloween-themed collage:

   • Take the orange and black construction paper.
   • Use the scissors to cut out Halloween shapes like pumpkins, bats, and witches.
   • Glue the shapes onto a larger sheet of paper to create a spooky collage.

2. Explore color mixing:

   • Take a piece of orange construction paper and a piece of black construction paper.
   • Use the scissors to cut out small squares or circles from each paper.
   • Overlap the orange and black shapes and observe what happens to the colors.
   • Discuss how mixing colors can create new colors and how orange and black can make a dark shade.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about chemistry, which is a type of science that helps us understand how things are made and how they change."
• "Chemistry is all around us, even during Halloween! We can explore chemistry by doing fun activities related to Halloween."
• "We will be making a Halloween-themed collage using construction paper and glue. We will cut out shapes and stick them onto a larger piece of paper to create a spooky picture."
• "We will also explore color mixing. By overlapping orange and black shapes, we can see how the colors blend together and create new colors. It's like magic!"
• "Remember, chemistry is all about experimenting and discovering new things. Have fun and let your creativity shine!"