This activity is based on an experiment that explored children’s conceptions of ownership in relation to the value children place on own their ideas or their own labor.
Presentation Type: Experiment
Age group(s): Children (4-6)
Time: 10 min
Scientific Topic(s): Psychology; Developmental Science
Supplies in Library Kit:
- Plain paper (8.5 x 11 inch sheets cut in half)
- 2 identical sets of colored shapes (yellow triangles, purple rectangles, black squares, orange stars, green circles)
- Glue stick
- Creative Ownership Instruction Link
Additional learning resources:
This kit comes from the Living Laboratory and was developed by the Maryland Science Center. Click here to learn more about the Living Laboratory!