What is 'Working Scientifically'?

What is 'Working Scientifically'?

When 'working scientifically', children investigate a range of processes, the nature and methods of science. They do this through a range of scientific skills including: observing over time; pattern seeking; identifying; classifying and grouping; comparative and fair testing (controlled investigations); and research using secondary resources. They learn how to plan investigations (varying only one factor at a time, ensuring it is a fair test); present their results (in tables and charts) and explain their findings. Encourage your child to look closely at things, ask questions and feed their curiosity.

In the folders below are a few ideas of how you can help your child at home with scientific understanding. We hope you enjoy these simple ideas. Have fun and please encourage your child to look closely at the world around them and investigate.