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Accessing information
Argumentation strategies
Creative thinking skills
Critical thinking skills
Discussion strategies
Research and independent studies for older students
Logical thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Writing skills
Using new vocabulary
Provocations to start
Suggestions to Consider:
What is a scientist?
Types of scientists
Scientific Methods
Tools for Science (Exploring the Science Learning Center in our classrooms)
Science Safety (Gloves and goggles, hard hats, masks, uniforms *connection with “All
Dressed Up”)
Variety of experiments to explore and investigate the world around us
Connect with the country of the month: Explore ancient Greek scientists
Connect with the artist of the month: Gather and report information for Fernando Botero.
Focus on a scientist who did something that is interesting for your children and do the
same. Find similarities and differences between an artist and a scientist. Present ideas
with a Venn Diagram.