Materials Required:
Large bin or container
Red water (colored with red food coloring)
White beads (to represent white blood cells)
Red pieces of paper (to represent red blood cells)
Small pieces of paper or craft materials (to represent platelets)
Steps Involved:
Prepare the red water by adding a few drops of red food coloring to water in a large bin.
Add white beads to the red water to represent white blood cells.
Cut red pieces of paper into small shapes to represent red blood cells and add them to the bin.
Include small pieces of paper or craft materials to represent platelets.
Allow students to explore and discover the different components of the sensory bin by using their hands or small tools.
Discuss the role of each component in the blood and how they work together to support overall health.
