Where can I find Science projects for 5 year old Autistic boy. (High Functioning)?

Question

He loves Weather Channel, Maps (driving), Street Signs, Time and how the body works. He can read on a second grade level. He also loves to build things. We really want to work toward his strengths rather than is social weaknesses.

Answer 1

I came across these two science projects designed by a lady and man of the same family who have an autistic child too- I hope you find it useful. These links have all the details of the projects etc.

http://home.earthlink.net/~tammyglaser798/deer.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~tammyglaser798/bubbles.html

Answer 2

the World Book Encyclopedia used to have an entry for "science projects" (or maybe it was "science fairs) where it listed 50 or 60 projects, then referred you to that specific area of the encyclopedia, like "color" or "weather."

Almost all of these are designed as 1-person-projects that occasionally need the help of an adult.

maybe you could look at the World Book at the library, and Xerox a few of the science projects that you think he would enjoy.

there will be some, but not a lot of reading. there are very good drawings to show you what things should look like.


since he likes maps, you really should show him the "visible man" that might be located under "human Body" so he could see how the blood vessels are like little roads inside the body.

i also remember a really cool one about making a tornado in a bottle.

Answer 3

http://all-science-fair-projects.com/science_fair_projects.php?s_terms=&type=0&s_difficulty=1&hidden=1&s_category=

Here is a site that you can type in any key words and explorable questions come up. That is awesome that he can read on a second grade level. Try to incorporate this skill into the research part of the project so it boosts his interest level. Don't just go for easy project ideas, children who are Autistic need a challenge, and it is good to challenge him in areas where he is strong! Please let me know how this works out. I teach kindergarten, so I may needs ANY ideas that would help in this area too.

Answer 4

Do a lot of hands on stuff. Gravity: the usual, drop two objects. Make a volcano w/ baking soda and peroxide (you could find the directions on line) Work on recognizing what each street sign means and place them around the room so that he can follow them. Trace his body on a big piece of paper and let him label the body parts. Let him draw a city and help him make stores, post office, houses on the map.

Answer 5

We've recently moved to North Denver Colorado with an ADHD child. The programs are wonderful here. Search the net in this area for programs, education, schools. Call them and find out what interactive programs they have and you may be albe to find such in your area. Some of the schools have classes where they move these children from one activity to another and have programs outdoors with plants, etc.

Answer 6

volcano,