Curriculum content in the early Science, Mathematics & ICT

Question 1

What does content of early science, mathematics and ICT?

Answer 1

• Early Science: Science content
• Early Maths: ICT in Nursery and Preschool
• ICT in Nursery and preschool: Benefits of ICT to young children

Question 2

How do young children learn about Science?

Answer 2

• Ages 3 - 5 show curiosity and interest in objects and living things
• Starts to demonstrate an understanding of cause and effect, realising things can change
• Able to articulate their own understanding and ask questions to others
• Investigate materials by using their senses appropriately
• Begins to identify features of living things and objects they observe

Question 3

What are the types of Science subjects?

Answer 3

• Data collection
• Life science
• Physical Science
• Earth and space science
• Health and nutrition

Question 4

What is the data collection subject of science?

Answer 4

Observation (heavy and light)

Question 5

What is the life science subject of science?

Answer 5

Environment (life cycle of plants or bugs)

Question 6

What is the physical science subject of science?

Answer 6

Matter & Energy

Question 7

How can physical science be taught?

Answer 7

• Language
• Art
• Music
• Experimentation (bubbles, water, cooking)

Question 8

What is the earth and space science subject of science?

Answer 8

Rocks, soil, minerals&raquo_space; Children learn based on properties

Question 9

What is the health and nutrition science subject of science?

Answer 9

• Food pyramid
• Hygiene habits
• Exercise

Question 10

What is the purpose of Science?

Answer 10

• Creates engaged learner
• Teaches literacy and numeracy skills authentically
• Gives children an understanding of their world
• Helps children to see themselves as learners
• Fosters a growth mindset

Question 11

How does science create an engaged learner?

Answer 11

You are building on the children’s interests and providing a learning environment which encourages curiosity and exploration

Question 12

How does science teach literacy and numeracy skills authentically?

Answer 12

Authentic numeracy and literacy are embedded, which require children to communicate and record their learning. It provides many opportunities for children to develop and revise language and mathematical skills

Question 13

How does science give children an understanding of their world?

Answer 13

They learn more about the world they live in as they use their knowledge to explain and predict phenomena and apply their knowledge to new situations

Question 14

How does science help children see themselves as learners?

Answer 14

Science helps to build the self-esteem of the children and help them to see themselves as capable scientific learners

Question 15

How does science foster a growth mindset?

Answer 15

It allows children to take risks and help them understand that their thinking may not always be correct.

Question 16

What are the science inquiry skills taught through play?

Answer 16

• Planning
• Evaluating claims
• Drawing valid conclusions
• Communicating their findings
• Interpreting evidence
• Analysing evidence
• Conducting investigations
• Developing evidence based arguments
• Reflecting on their investigations
• Solving problems
• Processing
• Posing and identifying questions

Question 17

How does the content of Science benefit preschool kids?

Answer 17

• Enhances their curiosity and interest of the world around them
• Allows them to acquire scientific skills
• Allows them to thin creatively and critically
• Allows them to practice scientific attitudes and values
• Allows them to interact and share information as well as solve problems