Science for All Students:

Parent Workshop

Science for All Students:

Parent Workshop

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Why is Science Important?

•Science makes kids (and adults!) more aware of the world around them.

•Science supports

•concept development,

•problem solving skills,

•and process skills.

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How do we learn science?

By KnowingScientific content and knowledge

By DoingScientific process and skills

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How do we do science?

Inquiry!

• Approach is student-centered, active vs. passive

• Uses problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Develops skills that can be applied to future school or work situations

• Allows opportunities for reflection

• Is more engaging and interesting

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Inquiry Skills

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Science at Home – it’s already happening!•Cooking

•Weather awareness

•Caring for living things

•Observing your world

•Using technology

•What else is your family already doing?

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A simple observation activity:

Draw 1 of the following:

•A turtle,

•a squirrel,

•Or a rabbit

Then….

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A simple observation activity:

Draw the same animal again. This time, pay close attention to the following:

•The shape of it’s body,

•It’s features (eyes, ears, etc),

•It’s body covering,

How is this drawing different?

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Family Day! May 31, 10am-2pm at

Lincoln Park Zoo