Scientist of the Week

1. Scientist of the Week learning by doing main menu

2. 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.

3. 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 Thursday 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. How the program works... It’s fun to experiment with magnets !

4. If you choose to be the scientist of the week we will provide you with- Using Koolaid to dye wool • a lab coat • safety glasses • equipment that you need that you cannot obtain from home • materials for the experiment that you cannot obtain at home

5. Will you choose to be a scientist of the week ? 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. We have lots of science equipment at school. main menu

6. 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.

7. 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. main menu

8. Would you like to watch some videos about science experiments? Click on your answer. Yes, please. No, thank you. Science is fun !

9. Thank you for learning about our Scientist of the Week program. Science is all around you ! Where would you like to go next? ExitReturn to startGo to main menu

10. Main menu (Click on the link ) • Start • About our Scientist of the Week activity • How you can be a good scientist • Parent tips: web sites and activities • Sample videosSo much to discover! • Take our test • Exit

11. Parent tips: Remember- A child’s interest in science begins at home. • Web sites you can visit • Activities you can do at home Teach your child that science is everywhere. main menu

12. 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 • back Food coloring is fun to experiment with at home. back

13. 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 • http://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/MessageV4N1.pdf • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSYG_X8diULTrzpFEh2bXRxmdGjxPMSEDEHJJ4Txv5I/edit?hl=en&authkey=CIWQ_o4O# Science is fun ! back

14. Here are some videos about science experiments that you might like to watch: • Solar Seth crushes a bottle • Solar Seth demonstrates air pressure • Peep plants a seedThis may take a moment! main menu back

15. Solar Seth crushes a bottle Please be patient! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjW18-0eB2Y Click here if video doesn’t play. back

16. Solar Seth demonstrates air pressure Please be patient! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frkSCwroYuM Click here if video doesn’t play. back

17. Peep plants a seed Please be patient! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY-oWFIIoiM Click here if video doesn’t play. back

18. How well do you understand this information? Try this simple trueor false test to see how much you know about our Scientist of the Week program. Go to the next page and then click on your answer.

19. Question 1- You can choose to be the Scientist of the Week. truefalse

20. next question Yes! Every Kindergarten child is welcome to take a turn!

21. Oops! Click on the flower!

22. Question 2- Good scientists can only work at school. truefalse

23. next question You’re right! There are lots of things to experiment with at home, too! Good scientists can work anywhere!

24. Oops! Click on the earth!

25. Question 3- Good scientists ask lots of questions. truefalse

26. You’re right! It’s always important to ask good questions! next question

27. Oops! Click on the flask!

28. Question 4- Good scientists follow directions carefully. true false

29. next question Yes! Remember, it is important to work safely, to follow directions carefully, and to work with an adult when necessary.

30. Oops! Click on the volcano!

31. Question 5- Good scientists look and listen carefully. truefalse

32. next Yes! Good scientists use their eyes to look, their ears to listen, and their nose to smell. Sometimes they touch and taste, too!

33. Oops! Click on the chameleon!

34. You’ve done the test.What do you want to do now ? • Try the test again. • Return to the main menu. • Exit.

35. Exit- Good bye ! Please come back again !