DOUBLE TAP TO ZOOM ON PHONE OR TABLET ACTIVITY 2.12 Sea Treasures 72   DESCRIPTION STANDARDS Children are fascinated by the beautiful shapes, designs, and colors of seashells. In this center they can handle a variety of different shells, observe their similarities and differences, and sort them by various attributes, including size, shape, color, design, and texture. Children’s books about shells help them identify the types of shells in the collection and the animals that once lived in them. Next Generation Science Standards, Kindergarten – K-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes (Life Sciences) CHAPTER 2 Use observations to describe patterns in the natural world in order to answer scientific questions. COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL