Science and the 3 bears

[Guest]

New to this so hope this is the way to do things!!

Our whole school focus is science this year and this term we are focusing on encouraging the children to ask questions.

My current topic with my Reception is Goldilocks and the 3 bears. I've gathered lots of ideas for different areas but I'm struggling with ideas for science.

I'm going to have a feely box- soft/hard materials. We will be making porridge - noting changes, tasting.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

gretna

[Froglet]

Hello and welcome.

How about looking at similarities and differences between different types of bears? Exploring where real bears live and what they eat.

 

Will keep pondering.

[SueFinanceManager]

Make chairs for golidlocks (doll /toy of your choosing) to sit on with different materials to see what supports her weight....use straws, lolli sticks then lego or blocks

Talk about structure and methods of fixing....use glue/tape/elastic bands

Have fun

[Guest tinkerbell]

Get the children to bring a bear in for the day and do lots of comparing and sorting

eg heaviest/lightest...using balance

Tallest/shortest,.....put them in order

fattest /thinnest you could use wool to measure round their tummies and stick the findings down on a piece of paper.

sort by colour

write down the children's ideas as to what makes a good teddy bear,make a huge collaged bear and stick their ideas on the bear ,it could be the centre of a display and all their findings could be displayed around it ...photos etc.

[Guest]

Many thanks for your replies lots of ideas to work on.

:1b

[Susan]

and dont forget the 3 bears friend, MR Bear--- of "Peace at Last" fame, which gives you a great starting point for Sound (and Hearing).