support the learning of science at home 18 nov 2013 mrs sia sl hod science

SUPPORTTHE LEARNING OF SCIENCE AT HOME

18 Nov 2013

Mrs Sia SL

HOD Science

Science in Primary School

• Equal weighting in PSLE for English, Mathematics, Mother Tongue and Science

• PSLE expectations• Process Skills (e.g. classifying, analysing, investigating) & Content from P3-P6

• Spiral approach in the syllabus

Have an Early Start• Benefits of early exposure – wealth of prior knowledge to draw upon

• There will be greater retention when there is meaning

• Lay a strong foundation for Scientific Thinking• Curiosity• Questioning & Inquiring• Observing, Investigating

Read Science• Build language, a mixed of fiction and non-fiction

• Starter books

Read Science• Magazines – Spy Science, Wild Life Wonders, Discovery

Read Science• Websitese.g.http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

http://www.dkids.asia/

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

Watch Science• Okto documentaries

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You-tube science videos (bbc)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23bUzcuOITU

Wide-Eyed Wonderful WorldMon-Fri8.30pm

Mon, Wed, Fri 9pm

Experience Science

DO• Hands on - washing, cooking, gardening, cleaning

• Repairing things at home – scientific investigation• Discovery

Experience Science

DO• Conduct Science experiments / projects at homehttp://www.education.com/activity/science/

• Make Science Toyshttp://www.sciencetoymaker.org/

Experience Science

PLAY• Educational toys / sets

Experience SciencePLAY• Visit places of learninggardens, park connectorsscience centres, zoo

Challenges• Time & Content Knowledge• Key:

•Provide stimulating environment•Model learning – learn with them

• Encourage• Have conversations• Gentle Reminder: refrain from taking over the learning – question, support them in finding the answer

ENJOY SCIENCEThank You