image: Clip Art Image from Microsoft Word 2010.
Why Science?
As stated by Schweingruber, & Shouse (as cited in worth,2010, Introduction section, para.2) "children who have a broad base of experience in
domain-specific knowledge in science
move more rapidly in acquiring more complex skills because science is a “privileged domain,” that is, domain in which children have
a natural proclivity to learn, experiment, and explore, they allow for
nurturing and extending the boundaries of the learning in which children are
already actively engaged".
Science is "understanding the natural world through a process known as scientific inquiry. Scientific knowledge helps us explain the world around us, such as why water evaporates and why plants grow in particular locations, and can help us predict what might happen" (Worth, 2010, What is Science section, para.1).
As stated in the Full-Day Learning Kindergarten Program It is important for children to see themselves as scientists as they investigate their world. Like scientists children will be recording, observing, asking questions, making predictions, problem solving, and drawing conclusions, so it is important to experience science in the early years as young children
(Ontario Ministry of Education, 2010).
Why Ice?
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Ice is drawn from the direct environment and provides concrete exploration. With ice children can observe the changes that happen, affect the outcome, and create new theories about ice.
