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SCIENCE
Understanding the
World Around Us
Georgia CTAE Resource NetworkInstructional Resources Office
July 2009
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CHEMISTRY Suspension: oil and
water in a jar Chemical reaction:
vinegar and baking soda
Chemical change: ice cube and salt
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PHYSICAL Balance Weight and Size Movements Gravity Water: Sink or Float Magnets Machines: wheels,
gears, lever, etc.
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BIOLOGY Living and non-living
things Animals Habitats and Diets
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BOTANY Plants Germination Photosynthesis Purpose of plants:
food, building, clothing, etc.
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ASTRONOMY-METEOROLOGY
Sun Light and Dark:
Shadows Stars Weather
Miss LeeAnn suits up for Air & Space week!
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ECOLOGY Conservation Recycling Erosion Care of the
Environment
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Effective Questioning
To encourage children to discover scientific principles, the teacher should use effective questioning. These questions should help the child discover concepts for him/herself.
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS: Promotes discussion - require decision-making skills
• What are you observing?• How could you group these?• What happens when you ….?
CLOSED-ENDED QUESTIONS: Single answer or Yes/No answers
• What color is it?• What shape is it?• Do you like to look at the fish?
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Science Table Collections
Have a table set up where materials are available for the child to examine with his/her senses.
Collections may include:– Leaves, nuts, rocks, plastic animals
(insects, wild, farm), seeds, seashells, building tools (no sharp edges), pine cones and pine needles, building materials, etc.
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Materials Some of the materials and equipment
that can be included in the science area are:– A globe, mirrors, flashlights, classroom
pets, plants, magnets, nature items, magnifying glasses, a microscope, pictures, etc.