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SCIENCE
Understanding the
World Around Us
Georgia CTAE Resource NetworkInstructional Resources Office
July 2009
CHEMISTRY Suspension: oil and
water in a jar Chemical reaction:
vinegar and baking soda
Chemical change: ice cube and salt
PHYSICAL Balance Weight and Size Movements Gravity Water: Sink or Float Magnets Machines: wheels,
gears, lever, etc.
BIOLOGY Living and non-living
things Animals Habitats and Diets
BOTANY Plants Germination Photosynthesis Purpose of plants:
food, building, clothing, etc.
ASTRONOMY-METEOROLOGY
Sun Light and Dark:
Shadows Stars Weather
Miss LeeAnn suits up for Air & Space week!
ECOLOGY Conservation Recycling Erosion Care of the
Environment
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?
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.
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.