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Science and six-year-olds

Science and six-year-olds. … what is science for six-year-olds? … how do young children learn science ? . Lev Vygotsky. There are 2 basic kinds of knowledge. … what is science for six-year-olds? .

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Science and six-year-olds

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  1. Science and six-year-olds … what is science for six-year-olds? … how do young children learn science? Lev Vygotsky

  2. There are 2 basic kinds of knowledge … what is science for six-year-olds?

  3. Scientific knowledge is constituted of scientific concepts which have the following characteristics:

  4. Examples of simple science scientific concepts Triangle 3 straight sides and 3 corners Tyrannosaurus rex

  5. More examples of simple science scientific concepts What are the characteristics of living and non-living things? Plants require light and water to grow

  6. Highly complex scientific concept The scientific knowledge continuum More complex scientific concepts E = mc2 Simple scientific concepts Speed of light Gravity Properties of matter mass Entry level concepts fast and slow heavy and light big and small hot and cold simple scientific concepts underpin the later acquisition of more complex scientific concepts.

  7. … how do young children learn simple scientific concepts? Deductive learning: Begin with the abstract and follow up with concrete internalising activities

  8. Two ways of learning science …. Teacher A Facilitating everyday knowledge Teacher B Facilitating scientific knowledge + mathematics and literacy

  9. How a marshmellow in a microwave can either be ‘magic’ or a lesson in simple scientific concepts

  10. Thank you for listening Thank you to SEEDS for starting my own learning journey

  11. What is the difference between learning and everyday concept and learning simple science an everyday concept Topic: Birds – 2 hours • Different types of birds • General characteristics of a bird – feathers, two legs, beak, lays eggs • Bird that cannot fly – ostrich, penguin • Nests (CAPS LS FP, 2011. p. 21) A simple scientific concept Topic: Birds • Sort a variety of animals according to the definition above. Document and discuss the findings • Birds lay eggs and have two legs. Birds are vertebrates because they have bones. • Observe bird/s. Draw,/paint or model a bird. Identify type and label the parts of the bird. • Most birds can fly. The ostrich and penguin are two South African birds that cannot fly. Most birds build or make a nest • Investigate the habitat of birds. • Groupwork: using creative art materials create a story /poster about birds. Share the story or poster with the class • Ideas: Watch BBC DVD on Birds (from the library). Google images and information. Go on an outing to bird park.

  12. The scientific knowledge continuum Entry level scientific concepts e.g. fast and slow, hot and cold More complex scientific concepts e.g. speed of light, gravity Simple scientific concepts e.g. speed, weight Highly complex scientific concepts e.g. E=mc²

  13. The scientific knowledge continuum Highly complex scientific concepts Complex scientific concepts Simple scientific concepts Entry level scientific concepts

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