Developing
Scientific Practices
at Home
April 9, 2022
Why Science?
Nurture your child’s curiosity.
Provides opportunities to talk with our child
Critical thinking and problem solving skills stem from the “figuring out”
Helps our understanding of the world around us.
How to do science.
Science and Engineering Practices
“behaviors that scientists engage in as they investigate and build models and theories about the natural world and the key set of engineering practices that engineers use as they design and build models and systems”
Tips
Let students write draw or model learning
Have students model what they have learned, include all of the things that cannot be seen.
Choose a topic your student loves
The activity can be easy or challenging, but make sure it is of interest to the student to help with engagement.
Talk to your student. Ask lots of questions
Where is there support for activities at home?
Here are some resources
And there are many more using a google search.
Science in Everyday Life
Science in the Kitchen
Modifying or trying new recipes help us learn about the properties of matter.
What is the purpose of baking soda?
Why do we use yeast?
Run a fun experiment with yeast,
water and different amounts
of sugar.
Walking Around the Neighborhood, Beach, Park or a new Place
Nurture your child’s curiosity by taking them out for a walk.
Look at the different patterns that plants display.
Are all leaves green?
Do all plants have flowers?
Do you want to find out what a certain plant, insect, or any other living thing is?
Use the SEEK App. Click the image to get the app.
Read about Science Concepts
Visit the local library and check out books that help explain science concepts.
For example: collect rocks and check out a book about rocks so you can find out what kind of rocks they are and how they were formed.
Advocate for science instruction.
Ask your child how many times a week they are getting science instruction.
What should my child be learning in school for science. Click on the image to see the standards by grade level.
Thanks!
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