Exciting foundation phase science NW019 / B16
Summary
Science is a wonderful subject for inspiring young children. This two day course will support and develop those practitioners working in the foundation phase.
Before we can develop our children’s understanding in science, first we must encourage them to observe well and to think and talk about their observations. This course is packed full of relevant, eye-catching activities designed to challenge our youngest learners and to stimulate them into exploring the world around them.
Delegates will experience a range of safe and stimulating activities that explore the world inside and outside of the classroom. They will use carefully chosen materials such as ice, fabrics, liquids and modelling materials to intrigue and educate their young learners.
Each activity is linked to a range of enjoyable assessment for learning strategies that can further extend the enjoyment and help delegates follow their pupils’ learning.
This course will help you make your science more exciting and more relevant. So come along and learn how to make magic butter, rescue astronauts from giant hailstones, make your own lava lamps and much, much more!
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- experience a range of exciting activities that demonstrate the essential elements of science for young learners in the Foundation Phase
- implement a range of innovative, hands-on practical activities designed to:
- enhance children’s learning experiences in science and
- encourage them to observe, to think and to talk
- implement some of the practical ideas and share their outcomes with other delegates
- understand how to engage children in purposeful, active play
- practise a variety of active learning strategies that probe thinking and understanding, while informing assessment judgements
- highlight the cross-curricular links in all of these activities;
Hands-on activities, songs, dramas and games will be used to develop understanding throughout.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exciting foundation phase science - day 1 | 20 June 2017 | 09:30-15:00 | National Operator |
| Exciting foundation phase science - day 2 | 05 July 2017 | 09:30-15:00 | National Operator |
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Cost
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. | ||
|---|---|---|
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£50.00 +VAT | Subsidy available*£320.00 |
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£50.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
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Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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