Science and Children: A Natural Fit
Date/Time: | Monday, 04 Apr 2011 at 7:00 pm |
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Location: | Reiman Ballroom South, Alumni Center |
Cost: | Free |
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Phone: | 515-294-9934 |
Channel: | Lecture Series |
Categories: | Lectures |
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Children are naturally curious and full of questions about the world around them. They explore and investigate events and materials in their lives in ways that resemble those of the scientist. As teachers we are providing experiences that lay the foundation for future learning. This is important in a world in which science plays a greater and greater role in our lives and the decisions we must make. This talk will focus on how we can take advantage of children's interest and bring science into the classroom. We will look at what science in the classroom looks like and what it should be. We will explore what content is appropriate and examine the role of the teacher in guiding and facilitating children's work. We also will look at how science can provide an exciting context in which children use and develop their literacy and mathematical skills and knowledge. Science is a collaborative venture and we will see how it can support children's social development as well. Finally, we will look at what children can actually do and the reality that we often underestimate the power of their thinking.