If there is one thing this past decade has demonstrated, it is that science has evolved into the central core of all human beings. We can all agree that our contemporary lives have never before been so complex and challenging to the point where comprehending the fundamentals of science is critical to making sense of everything around us. Science is undeniably the key. In order to promote our student's knowledge in science I developed the following overview...

TK & K

Science for students in transitional kinder & kindergarten should be driven by exploration and scientific principles. It’s a fundamental first impression for them. They should be encouraged to ask questions about every-day things they observe. Mainly, students in the kindergarten level would be working with the observation and hypothesis stages of the scientific method. A great way to do this, is by being able to fully engage them in activities that help develop both their fine, and gross motor skills. With movement in a safe environment and being able to identify colors, shapes, textures, and so much more.

1st

Science for 1^st grade students builds off of the established principles learned in kindergarten. It’s a way for them to demonstrate what they have previously learned through more experiments and projects. However, they will be using more scientific vocabulary to describe their observations, learn how to design and conduct their own experiments. They will be fully engaging in the scientific method by being able to observe a scenario being presented to them, make a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, and describe the outcome. On top of this, they will explore science outside of everyday observations such as learning about the solar system and the various components of our earth. This will allow the students to find science amusing and stay engaged.

2nd

Second grade science allows the student to become a bit more independent. It helps them incorporate previous knowledge while also learning about new things. Science in this grade should aim to engage the student in a meaningful interaction and increase the students will to learn more. In second grade, students are becoming more aware of their surroundings, thus it is important to incorporate values such as eco-friendliness. It also aims to help them build the ability to set self-goals by learning about various scientists and encouraging them to be inventors. It should also aim to provide students with the resources necessary to perform health-enhancing behaviors.