Discovery bottles

Discovery bottles encourage the development of

observation skills, predictability, scientific

concepts, and thinking skills. Once made and placed in plastic carrying bins, they make a great center activity that is inexpensive, and fun!

We will be making different coloured discovery bottles in the classroom so that we learn about Blue. Red, Yellow and Green.

The Discovery Bottles are NOT TO BE OPENED!!!! They are just to explore and discover.

More ideas for your discovery bottles!

Dirt Bottle – Add dirt to a bottle, and fill half of the bottle with water.

Sand Bottle – Fill the bottom of a bottle with sand. Add water, to shake and see what happens when you shake the bottle.Mix it up by using colored sand and/or water.

Relaxation Bottle – Add a small package of confetti to the bottom of the bottle. Fill the bottle with syrup or gel and water. It is a very relaxing experience to watch the glitter float and flutter as you gently turn the bottle.

Magnetic Shavings Bottle – Fill the bottle with magnetic shavings or pipe cleaners. Attach a magnet to the top of the bottle with yarn. Observe the shavings or pipe cleaners move through the bottle as you rub the magnetic wand over the side of the bottle.

Wave Bottle – Fill half of the bottle with oil (cooking or baby), add water to fill the bottle 3/4 of the way. Add blue food colouring, and seal the lid with glue. As you turn the bottle on its side, the waves roll gently.

Desert Bottle – Add small plastic desert animals such as lizards, snakes, etc. to an empty bottle. Fill 2/3 of bottle with sand. As children turn or shake the bottle they can see animals that live in the desert.