A few weeks back, we were able to take part in a workshop offered by Scientists in the Schools. Our Parent Council has been generously supporting this endeavour for a few years now, and we are very appreciative. This year, our workshop was titled, "I Can Be A Scientist". The children tried their hands at being Astronomers, Chemists, and Paleontologists.
While talking about our (then upcoming) field trip and exhibits at the Canadian Museum of Nature, the children renewed their interest in dinosaurs again, and the Paleontologists got to "work" with loose parts.
A stegosaurus footprint became the focus one morning, and we took advantage of the opportunity to revisit "tally marks" and "area" and "data management".
A display offered inspiration for the children to search and match characteristics of specific dinosaurs. The attributes of these different types were described, and oral communication was embellished with lots of adjectives. These detailed conversations will only enhance their writing down the road.
The dinosaur "exhibit" continues to be a hit...
... and encourages creativity.
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