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2At Science Sparks we know how hard it can be to integrate science in theclassroom, which is why this e-book is full of inexpensive, simple yetcreative irresistible learning opportunities for Reception age children.When someone says let’s do a science experiment, what’s the first thingthat springs to mind? Do you think of specialist equipment, laboratoriesandfollowing a long list of instructions or watching someone elsedemonstrate something that’s been done hundreds of times before?Science for children shouldn’t be constricted to watching other people, itshould allow children to explore themselves, asking questions and learningthrough their own curiosity using simple materials easily found around thehome or classroom. Imagine a tray of coloured, glittery ice, warm water anda pipette, just those simple materials provide the opportunity to learn aboutmelting, freezing, temperature, team work, problem solving and so muchmore.Science doesn’t need to be complicated and perfectly planned. Open-endedchallenges are a fantastic way for a child to learn through their own naturalcuriosity and innate problem solving skills to investigate, observe andquestion, learning through their own mistakes and successes.The activities in this book are primarily designed for Early YearsFoundation Stage, but can be extended for much older children. Each ideahas been carefully planned to improve logic, problem solving andinvestigative skills whilst being visually appealing.
3Top Tips for Science in the ClassroomDon’t try to set up the perfect experiment, encourage correctexperimental design but allow some flexibility. It’s impossibly to controlevery variable in the classroom or home.Don’t worry if it doesn’t work or things go wrong, use the opportunity totalk about why it might not have worked and what you can do to improveit for next time.Take a hands on approach, children learn much more if they can takepart in activity themselves rather than watch someone else.Repeat the same concepts with different activities. Reinforce a child’sknowledge on a particular topic by allowing them to explore it in differentways, for example you could do a magnet treasure hunt, followed by amagnet maze and then a sensory bottle.Let the children lead, listen to questions they ask and adapt the activityto answer their questions.Take your time, allow plenty of time and space for children to explore forthemselves and learn by trial and error.Thank you to Eagle Class, 2014-15whose boundless enthusiasm andimagination inspired this collectionof activities.
ntbrushMethod Freezewaterinabakingtraysoyouhaveasheetofice. Paintonthesurfaceoftheice. Placepaperontopandpressdowngently,rubbingallover. Leaveyourpapertodry. Wipetheremainingpaintofftheiceandpaintagain. r?Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materialsExpressive Arts and Design Being imaginative
ring30mlvinegarJarorplas&cboPleMethod aheapedtablespoonofbakingsodatothejarorboPle. Buildyoursnowvolcanouparoundthejar. d. essive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
gstringintoiceanda as&cfishWaterStringTraysTimerMethod Freezeplas&cfishandpiecesofstringinanicecubetray. respondingwater. osewhichtheythinkwillmelttheicefirst. andobservethechangesthatoccurover&me. dyouspeeduptheicemel&ng?Early learning goal – the worldExpressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Ice altPipePesMethod Freezecharactersintochunksofice. heymeltthefastest,doyouhaveasunnyspot?Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Spin Art eefiltersMethod Placethepaperorcoffeefilterintothespinner. Drippaintontothepaper. Spinthesaladspinner. ouspinslowly?Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Investigating etheythesameordifferent?Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
How to keep teeth eMethod orcoffeeintoyourjars. aeggwithtoothpasteandalsoplaceintea/coffee. Leaveforapproximatelythreedays. Removetheeggs. teintheshell,leavingjustthemembraneintact.Physical Development Health and self-care
Make a hod tandseeifyoucanheartheheartbea&ng. undfirst.Tryingcoun&ngthenumberofbeatsbeforeanda inkwouldworkthebest?Physical Development - Health and self-care
Learn about orethan200bones?MaterialsDollModrockWaterX- ‐raysPlainbandageMethod houtthem. arenot. DiscussX- ‐Raysandhowtheyhelpusseeinsideourbody. func&ons: Itsupportsthebody. gsandheartandtheskullprotectsthebrain. Physical Development - Health and self-care
What’s inside your ts.MaterialsLargesheetofpaperFelt&ppensMethod Childrenworkinsmallteamstodrawaroundeachother. Drawdifferentbodyparts hysicalDevelopment Healthandself- ‐care ELG
How Waterproof is MaterialsCoinsWashablePaint- d ialit’smadefrom. roofandhowtheywillknow. Sealthebagswithanelas&cband. Spraythebags5&meswiththewatersprayer. ingoffthecoins.Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Make a Magnet MazeTheme – Pirates, but easily adapted for Superhero and Fairy TalesThis is a fun way to learn about magnetism, and just needs a paperclip, paper and dPiratemazeFREEfromTwinklMethod anduseittoguidetheshiparoundthemaze. ker?Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
How waterproof is it?Theme- ercutintosquares.WaterGlueSqueezywaterboPle.Method Drawapirateship. willbethemostwaterproofandwhy. Placethesquaresofmaterialoverthepictureusingglue. epellingthewater?Can you try using a 3Dpirate ship? Try usingegg boxes or paperboats.Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Magnet sensory bottlesThisisalovely,hands- themedtofityourtopic.Remember – not all metals are attracted to magnets, but iron and steel ( steel ismostly iron ) ethodRice/PastaBoPle addthesmallobjectsandgiveagoodshake. Howmanycanyoufind?WaterSensoryboPle ctsin. utrywithdifferentstrengthmagnets?Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Making and racing odenlollys&cksWashingupspongesPlas&cineGlueMethod Constructyourboatsusingdifferentmaterials. Someideasarelollys&ckra s,spongeboats,paperboatsandcorkboats Testyourboatstoseeiftheyfloat. Racethemdownhalfpipes. ater?Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Little Red Riding Hood Map erialsCardDollWolfStoryPropsPensMethod oughtheforest. Markalongroutethroughforthewolf. bridgeacrosstheriver?Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Make a Teddy Zip thod Setupyourzipwire eeffectoffric&onExpressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Treasure shesMethod Makeupastrongcoffeesolu&onandleavetocool. Paintthepaperwiththecoffeesolu&onandleavetodry. Drawamap,lookingcarefullyforrecognisablemarkers. ve Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Three Little Pig ubesMethod O,marshmallowsandstraws imulatewindusingasqueezyboPleorfan?ExtensionIdeas ouuseicingsugaras‘cement’. Couldyoufindoutifthehousesarewaterproof? pressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Filter Paper nentmarker?Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials
Learn about bones Theme - People Who Help Us This is a lovely hands on role play ac&vity great for learning about bones and how to keep them healthy. Method Discuss why we have bones, and what our body would be like without them.
