Interactive Primary Bulletin 38
Science is just magic!

A bird in the hand

Children may overlook their ability to gather a wealth of information which they have, literally, at their fingertips. They are more aware of using the senses of sight, hearing, smell and taste than that of touch.

Figure 17 - That’s torn it

Ask for three volunteers. Tear a piece of paper into three strips (Fig. 17) and give one to each child. The middle strip will have two torn edges, be aware of which one it is and ask the holder of that piece to write the name of a bird on it. Invite the other two to write the name of an animal. You could stand with your back to them so the class can see that no cheating is taking place. They should fold the strips once and place them in a bag or box.
Tell the audience you will be able to pick out the strip with the name of a bird.

Ask for the container with the strips to be placed behind you so there is no question of you having seen the strips. You will be able to feel the two rougher edges of the middle strip and identify the one with the bird’s name.

Paper power