1. Understanding the World Around Us
SCIENCE
Understanding the
World Around Us

2. CHEMISTRY Suspension: oil and water in a jar
Chemical reaction: vinegar and baking soda
Chemical change: ice cube and salt

3. PHYSICAL Balance Weight and Size Movements Gravity
Water: Sink or Float
Magnets
Machines: wheels, gears, lever, etc.

4. BIOLOGY
Living and non-living things
Animals
Habitats and Diets

5. BOTANY Plants Germination Photosynthesis
Purpose of plants: food, building, clothing, etc.

6. ASTROLOGY-METEOROGY
Sun
Light and Dark: Shadows
Stars
Weather

7. ECOLOGY
Conservation
Recycling
Erosion
Care of the Environment

8. 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?

9. 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.

10. 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.