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Stephanie Kwolek fiber picture
Learn about a chemist and draw a picture of fibers.
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Paper and large child-appropriate crayons
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult writes Stephanie Kwolek at the top of the paper.
Adult's role: Explain that Stephanie Kwolek was a chemist whose research led to a strong fiber called Kevlar. This drawing is an imaginary picture of fibers, not a strength test.
Let's make it happen
- Draw several long lines close together across the page to represent fibers.
- Add a picture of a scientist looking at the lines or invent your own laboratory scene.
- Read Stephanie Kwolek's name together and share one thing you learned about her work.
Make it simpler: Draw a few long lines together and point to each one.
Clean up: Put paper and crayons away.
Use intact crayons suitable for your child and stay nearby.