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St. Catherine's International Kindergarten

Sciencesploration® for Nursery (3-4 years old) Session I


Date
Topic Information curriculum-inst-g

Term One (8 classes) Saturday 9:15am - 10:30am Rm: 2, 6, 9 & 10A

 


Topic 1
2 classes
(Oct 8,
Oct 15)


Science - The Origin of Life: Eggs (Life Science)

Did you know that on average, a hen lays over 300 eggs per year?  Discover how a diversity of animals with feathers, scales and slippery skin begin their lives in these little containers.  Investigate how turtles, fish and birds lay their eggs and care for them.  From deep in the sea to underground, eggs are all around!

Mathematics - Matching Mathematics (Patterns, Functions and Algebra)

Get into Mitten Concentration and pairing sock. Can you match letters to mailboxes?







Topic 2
2 classes

(Oct 22,
Oct 29)

Science - Rock On (Earth Science)

Did you know that some rocks can grow on mountains under the sea?  Explore the variety of rocks and their purposes in our world.  Experience how sandstone stands up through various weathering techniques.  What’s the difference between sand, gravel, and pebbles?  Let’s rock to the groove!

Mathematics - All That Counts (Numeration)

Search for numbers and play Bingo. Count to sounds and use math skills to buy and sell merchandise.

Topic 3
2 classes
(Nov 12,
Nov 19)

Science - A Hard-Hatting World (Physics)

Do you know which is stronger: beam style or arch style bridges?  Build the craziest designed bridge using only straws and paper clips.  Make “cement” shakes and marshmallow buildings.  Let’s put on our thinking hats and figure out how the design affects the strength of the bridge.

Mathematics - Food Court (Measurement and Reference Frames)

Explore measuring drinks, compare capacity, learn about conservation and figure out volumes. Let’s bake up a storm.

Topic 4
2 classes
(Nov 26,
Dec 3)

Science - Wonders of Chemistry (Chemistry)

Sharpen your brains and put on your thinking hat.  Explore mysterious mixtures, underwater explosions and appealing apples.  Bake Apple Crumble and create a secret painting for your best friend.  Discover, invent, experiment and begin a voyage of scientific fun.

Mathematics - One, Two, Chocolate Goo (Operations and Computations)

Delve into estimation with chocolate beans and set your dining table. Can you toss a sum?

 
 
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