It has been such a busy start to the year. Science with the 4/5s has been an ongoing adventure: the children have actively used their imagination, creativity, and inquiry skills to explore our school-wide provocation – HANDS. I thought it would be fun to share how the students have been investigating their world through the use of their hands with a countdown of 5 reasons to love science. So here we go…
5. Engaging our senses
students are:
- investigating through mindful play
- developing descriptive language
- building neural connections
- utilizing scientific thinking and inquiry
4. Manipulating new tools – object control
Students are:
- learning to master the use of objects
- building hand and finger strength to expand fine motor skills
- developing sensory awareness
- engaging creativity in problem-solving
3. ENGINEERING, construction and design
Students are:
- Discovering a problem
- imagining and planning for a solution
- creating
- facing difficulties
- making necessary improvements or changes
2. Analyzing change – Cause and Effect
Students are:
- asking questions
- predicting outcomes
- examining effects
- making connections
- manipulating data
1. Outdoor exploration and seasonal changes – asking “what is happening in my world?” and making connections
Students are:
- understanding their world
- embracing nature
- making connections between rural and urban environments
- imagining, creating, and storytelling
- understanding social relevance
