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Parent Resource Guide to Math and Science . Linda Odom EE 622 Dr. Tanner. Math and Science Philosophy. Math and Science are the building blocks to a firm foundation of education for all children.
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Parent Resource Guide to Math and Science Linda Odom EE 622 Dr. Tanner
Math and Science Philosophy • Math and Science are the building blocks to a firm foundation of education for all children. • Both require an active and engaging environment through the use of hands on activities and manipulatives.
Science Content Kindergarten Solids and Liquids Sun, Light, and Heat Sounds Motion Magnets Living Things Senses Land and Water Seasons Sky
Science Content First Grade Use of Data Tools Properties of Objects Forces Living Things Human Body Animal Extinction Earth’s Surface Weather Earth’s Resources Recycle Day and Night
Science Content Second Grade Solids, Liquids, and Gases Sound Light Forces Plants Animals Land and Water Erosion Water Cycle Weather Solar System
Math Content Kindergarten Count by Ones and Tens Counting Numbers Number Recognition Finding “How Many?” Comparing Numbers Addition and Subtraction Problem Solving Number Sentences Numbers That Make Ten Math Fact to 5 Shapes Patterns
Math Content First Grade Addition and Subtraction Problem Solving Counting Numbers Math Facts to 20 Understanding Equal to Number Sentences Comparing Numbers Patterns Measurement Time Graphs Shapes
Math Content Second grade Addition and Subtraction Problem Solving Math Facts to 20 Odd and Even Numbers Multiplication and Division Read, Write, and Count to 1,000 Greater and Less Than Explain Strategies Measurement Telling Time Money Graphs Shapes
Science Process Skills Make observations Ask questions Learn more Design and conduct the experiment Create meaning Tell others
Math Process Skills Make connections to real world situations Construct knowledge Problem solve Investigate Collect and Interpret Data
What Parents Can Do Math Practice math facts Count change Problem solve Visit websites together Encourage questions Draw pictures Work puzzles Build with blocks Science Explore nature Cook with your child Visit websites together Explain how things work Go for walks together Go to museums Read to your child Plant a garden
Website Resources • Math Magician Website: http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsadd.html Summary: This website is great for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division practice. The website can be used by teachers, parents, and students for additional fact practice. • Geometry http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/icy_slides_flips_turns/ Summary: This website will help parents understand the new terminology used in the classroom for geometry. Students and parents can play games with geometric shapes by turning, flipping, and sliding them. • Science A-Z http://www.sciencea-z.com/ Summary: Students can chose from life, earth, physical, and process science topics. State and National standards are correlated to the topics. • Fun Brain http://www.funbrain.com/ Summary: This website has many different games that students can play to help with math facts. The baseball game is a favorite! • PBS http://www.pbskidsplay.org/popunder Summary: This is a great website that will help with inquiry skills in science and math. There are plenty of games for all ages.
References Alabama Learning Exchange, (2005). Alabama State Course of Study. Retrieved from: http://alex.state.al.us/standardAll.php?grade=0&subject=S1&summary=2 Alabama Learning Exchange, (2005). Alabama State Course of Study. Retrieved from: http://alex.state.al.us/standardAll.php?grade=1&subject=S1&summary=2 Alabama Learning Exchange, (2005). Alabama State Course of Study. Retrieved from: http://alex.state.al.us/standardAll.php?grade=2&subject=S1&summary=2 Alabama Learning Exchange, (2010). Alabama State Course of Study. Retrieved from: http://alex.state.al.us/standardAll.php?grade=0&subject=MA2&summary=2 Alabama Learning Exchange, (2010). Alabama State Course of Study. Retrieved from: http://alex.state.al.us/standardAll.php?grade=1&subject=MA2&summary=2 Alabama Learning Exchange, (2010). Alabama State Course of Study. Retrieved from: http://alex.state.al.us/standardAll.php?grade=2&subject=MA2&summary=2