1. SUPPORT THE LEARNING OF SCIENCE AT HOME 18 Nov 2013 Mrs Sia SL HOD Science

2. Science in Primary School Equal weighting in PSLE for English, Mathematics, Mother Tongue and Science PSLE expectations Process Skills (e.g. classifying, analysing, investigating) & Content from P3-P6 Spiral approach in the syllabus

3. Have an Early Start Benefits of early exposure – wealth of prior knowledge to draw upon There will be greater retention when there is meaning Lay a strong foundation for Scientific Thinking Curiosity Questioning & Inquiring Observing, Investigating

4. Read Science Build language, a mixed of fiction and non-fiction Starter books

5. Read Science Magazines – Spy Science, Wild Life Wonders, Discovery

6. Read Science Websites e.g. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ http://www.dkids.asia/ http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/http://www.dkids.asia/ http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

7. Watch Science Okto documentaries You-tube science videos (bbc) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23bUzcuOITU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23bUzcuOITU Wide-Eyed Wonderful World Mon-Fri 8.30pm Mon, Wed, Fri 9pm

8. Experience Science DO Hands on - washing, cooking, gardening, cleaning Repairing things at home – scientific investigation Discovery

9. Experience Science DO Conduct Science experiments / projects at home http://www.education.com/activity/science/ http://www.education.com/activity/science/ Make Science Toys http://www.sciencetoymaker.org/ http://www.sciencetoymaker.org/

10. Experience Science PLAY Educational toys / sets

11. Experience Science PLAY Visit places of learning gardens, park connectors science centres, zoo

12. Challenges Time & Content Knowledge Key: Provide stimulating environment Model learning – learn with them Encourage Have conversations Gentle Reminder: refrain from taking over the learning – question, support them in finding the answer

13. ENJOY SCIENCE Thank You