Something is missing and it must be found!
But what is missing? That IS the question.
So we do follow the science curriculum: we learn the concepts and definitions, we do book work and we eve set up 10-15 minute long experiments to enhance our instruction. Heck, with my Year 3 students I even sing songs to learn!
Let's observe.
Hypothesis: we are missing something essential that makes everything stick.
Let's check the stats. After cross-referencing response from Year 3 to Year 6 students only a few can recall what scientific inquiry is. Yet, all can recall the basic science concepts learned.
Conclusion: our hypothesis was proved correct. We are missing the "spirit" of science, the reason even why we are learning it.
Application: kids need to have a safe place to discover and ignite the spark of inquiry.
Now the HARD part comes... we need to guide them (and , well, ourselves) to make an independent investigation.
So we do follow the science curriculum: we learn the concepts and definitions, we do book work and we eve set up 10-15 minute long experiments to enhance our instruction. Heck, with my Year 3 students I even sing songs to learn!
Let's observe.
Hypothesis: we are missing something essential that makes everything stick.
Let's check the stats. After cross-referencing response from Year 3 to Year 6 students only a few can recall what scientific inquiry is. Yet, all can recall the basic science concepts learned.
Conclusion: our hypothesis was proved correct. We are missing the "spirit" of science, the reason even why we are learning it.
Application: kids need to have a safe place to discover and ignite the spark of inquiry.
Now the HARD part comes... we need to guide them (and , well, ourselves) to make an independent investigation.
What have we signed up for??????
No fret! The internet is full of resources for help! Let's begin out journey
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