Essential Questions and Hook
Through observations of how children were accessing the environment in the Nursery and P1, it was noticed that not many of children and in particular girls were engaging in science and STEM play. This Project was designed around the Essential Questions of : "What is a Scientist's job? What Skills do you need to be a Scientist ? and Who can be a Scientist ? "
A parcel was delivered
A parcel arrived with lots of scientific picture clues on the outside of the box and containing a letter and a book from Ada Twist Scientist.
The Children were asked to make predicitions:
What might be in the box?
Who might have sent it?
Why would the parcel be delivered to our one-ery?
Mini Garden Message from Ada.mp4message From Ada
The boys and girls received a message for Ada Twist the scientist as well as a letter.
We got a letter !!!
Ada is asking for help. She is looking for a group of scientists to help her look after planet Earth.
The class and the teacher discussed:
- What is a scientist's job?
- Who can be a scientist?
- What skills does a scientist need?
The children drew their ideas based on these 3 questions on their Wonderwall
