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Scientist of the Week
learning by doing
Science is fun !
Would you like to be a real scientist ?
Would you like to discover new things ?
Would you like to learn more about the world around you ?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the activity for you !
You can do many experiments with things you have at home.
How the program works...
This is a voluntary assignment. (Participate only if you want to.)
Each week one student will be the scientist of the week.
That student will conduct an experiment in front of the class on Thursday afternoon.
If you choose to participate, your parents or your teacher can help you choose the experiment that you do.
You will practice the experiment at home before you present it to the class.
It’s fun to experiment with magnets !
If you choose to be the scientist of the week we will provide you with-
Using Koolaid to dye wool
Read on to find out more, then let me know if-
- you have chosen an experiment
- you would like help choosing one
- you need me to help you find materials.
You can talk to me at school
or
you can email me at [email protected] We have lots of science equipment at school.
Will you choose to be a scientist of the week ?
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Here are some things that every good scientist should know:
Everyone can be a scientist !
Scientists ask lots of questions- just like Curious George !
Scientists use their eyes to look, their ears to listen, and their noses to smell. Sometimes they even touch and taste, too !
I wonder what this owl ate for
breakfast ?
Safety first ! Follow all directions carefully and have an adult help you.
What do good scientists do?
Good scientists...
...like to learn new things.
...ask “Why?”
...look and listen carefully.
...take their time and don’t hurry.
...collect things. Do you have a favourite collection?
These children are learning about bubbles.
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Parent tips:
Remember- A child’s interest in science begins at home.
Web sites you can visit
Activities you can do at home
Teach your child that science is everywhere.
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Would you like to watch some videos about science experiments?
Click on your answer.
Yes, please.
No, thank you.
Science is fun !
Thank you for learning about our Scientist of the Week program.
Science is all around you !
Where would you like to go next?
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About our Scientist of the Week activity
How you can be a good scientist
Parent tips: web sites and activities
Sample videos So much to discover!
Take our test
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Some science activities you can try at home:
http://www.scienceexperimentsforkids.org/
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/
http://www.sciencebob.com/blog/?p=646
http://www.rightchoiceforkids.org/node/42
http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/HOMEEXPTS/HOMEEXPTS.html
http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com/printables/pdf/Peep_safari_parentsguide.pdf
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Food coloring is fun to experiment with at home.
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Parent sites and articles:
http://www.discoverthis.com/article-child-learn-science.html
http://www.essortment.com/all/childlearnscie_rilp.htm
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/toys.p.t.2.html http://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/MessageV4N1.pdf
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSYG_X8diULTrzpFEh2bXRxmdGjxPMSEDEHJJ4Txv5I/edit?hl=en&authkey=CIWQ_o4O#
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Science is fun !
Here are some videos about science experiments that you might like to watch:
Solar Seth crushes a bottle
Solar Seth demonstrates air pressure
Peep plants a seed
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Solar Seth crushes a bottle
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Please be patient!
Solar Seth demonstrates air pressure
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Please be patient!
Peep plants a seed
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Please be patient!
How well do you understand this information?
Try this simple true or false test to see how much you know about our Scientist of the Week program.
Go to the next page and then click on your
answer.
Question 1-
You can choose to be the Scientist of the Week.
true false
Yes!
Every Kindergarten child is welcome to take a turn!
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Oops!
Click on the flower!
Question 2-
Good scientists can only work at school.
true false
You’re right!
There are lots of things to experiment with at home, too!
Good scientists can work anywhere!
next question
Oops!
Click on the earth!
Question 3-
Good scientists ask lots of questions.
true false
You’re right!
It’s always important to ask good questions!
next question
Oops!
Click on the flask!
Question 4-
Good scientists follow directions carefully.
true false
Yes!
Remember, it is important to work safely, to follow directions carefully, and to work with an adult when necessary.
next question
Oops!
Click on the volcano!
Question 5-
Good scientists look and listen carefully.
true false
Yes!
Good scientists use
their eyes to look,
their ears to listen,
and their nose to smell.
Sometimes they touch and taste, too!
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Oops!
Click on the chameleon!
You’ve done the test.What do you want to do now ?
Try the test again.
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Exit.
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Good bye !
Please come back again !
