Scientist of the Week

learning by doing

Science is fun !

Would you like to be a real scientist ?

Would you like to discover new things ?

Would you like to learn more about the world around you ?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the activity for you !

You can do many experiments with things you have at home.

How the program works...

This is a voluntary assignment. (Participate only if you want to.)

Each week one student will be the scientist of the week.

That student will conduct an experiment in front of the class on Friday afternoon.

If you choose to participate, your parents or your teacher can help you choose the experiment that you do.

You will practice the experiment at home before you present it to the class.

It’s fun to experiment with magnets !

If you choose to be the scientist of the week we will provide you with-

Using Koolaid to dye wool

Read on to find out more, then let me know if-

- you have chosen an experiment

- you would like help choosing one

- you need me to help you find materials.

You can talk to me at school

or

you can email me:

barbara.pierce@nbed.nb.ca

We have lots of science equipment at school.

Will you choose to be a scientist of the week ?

Here are some things that every good scientist should know:

Everyone can be a scientist !

Scientists ask lots of questions- just like Curious George !

Scientists use their eyes to look, their ears to listen, and their noses to smell. Sometimes they even touch and taste, too !

I wonder what this owl ate for

breakfast ?

Safety first ! Follow all directions carefully and have an adult help you.

What do good scientists do?

Good scientists...

...like to learn new things.

...ask “Why?”

...look and listen carefully.

...take their time and don’t hurry.

...collect things. Do you have a favourite collection?

These children are learning about bubbles.

Parent tips:

Remember- A child’s interest in science begins at home.

Web sites you can visit

Activities you can do at home

Videos you can watch with your child.

Teach your child that science is everywhere.

Thank you for learning about our Scientist of the Week program.

Science is all around you !

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You can watch watch some videos about science experiments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjW18-0eB2Y

Science is fun !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frkSCwroYuM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY-oWFIIoiM

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Some science activities you can try at home:

http://www.scienceexperimentsforkids.org/

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

http://www.sciencebob.com/blog/?p=646

http://www.rightchoiceforkids.org/node/42

http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/HOMEEXPTS/HOMEEXPTS.html

http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com/printables/pdf/Peep_safari_parentsguide.pdf

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Food coloring is fun to experiment with at home.

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Parent sites and articles:

http://www.discoverthis.com/article-child-learn-science.html

http://www.essortment.com/all/childlearnscie_rilp.htm

http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/toys.p.t.2.html

Science is fun !

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