Science is a subject that is hugely linked with creativity, as the sciences and the arts have much in common. In terms of education, despite the fact that science is often considered to be one of the core subjects in school, Harlen and Qualter (2014, p.12) state that it does not have the long tradition of being central to the primary curriculum' in comparison to English and Mathematics. In terms of the twenty first century in relation to science, the review of the curriculum in Wales (DCELLS, 2015, p.39) proposed six different areas that could be introduced to the curriculum, and two of which are 'expressive arts' and 'science and technology'. Despite the fact that they are both in separate areas, the report emphasises that they can be linked together, they are 'a means of organising' (DCELLS, 2015, p.39) the curriculum into six sections. Therefore, this shows that science and creativity in this report are separated, but it is emphasised that both can be joined together.
The video below is a TED Talks which discusses the similarities of the arts and the sciences. It also shows some useful practical examples of integrating both the arts and science, and what you can create in terms of science.
Scientific play has always been a memorable part of my education, as it is a fun and enjoyable way of learning. Techniquest is a museum that specialises in providing opportunities for both pupils and teachers to learn about science. People from the charity talked to us and provided some examples of how they teach science to children in schools. They emphasised that when teaching science to pupils, it is essential for the teacher to not just state the facts, but also to provide a visual representation, or a practical . Therefore, this engages pupils and keeps them interested in what the teacher is telling them.
There were a number of practical activities that the people from Techniquest showed us, such as simple demonstrations of how they engage children in lessons. An example of one of the activities was related to spreading germs. We were given small shot glasses of water each and a pipette, and had to use the pipette to swap small amounts of water with other people, this occurred three times. A PH indicator was then added to each shot glass, and if the glass turned red in colour then that glass was the glasses that turned red were the ones that spread the 'germs' to others.
Below is a slideshow of pictures of when Techniquest came to visit, including some pictures of exchanging the drops of water, as mentioned previously.
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The video below is a TED Talks which discusses the similarities of the arts and the sciences. It also shows some useful practical examples of integrating both the arts and science, and what you can create in terms of science.
There were a number of practical activities that the people from Techniquest showed us, such as simple demonstrations of how they engage children in lessons. An example of one of the activities was related to spreading germs. We were given small shot glasses of water each and a pipette, and had to use the pipette to swap small amounts of water with other people, this occurred three times. A PH indicator was then added to each shot glass, and if the glass turned red in colour then that glass was the glasses that turned red were the ones that spread the 'germs' to others.
Below is a slideshow of pictures of when Techniquest came to visit, including some pictures of exchanging the drops of water, as mentioned previously.
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Below shows the inside of Techniquest, with a map showing some examples of the types of interactive activities available at the museum.
In conclusion, science is a subject that is linked to creativity, and this can be shown to students in the classroom through scientific play. The Welsh Government has been advised through a report (DCELLS, 2015), emphasising that science and creativity must be linked together in the learning experience for children. Places like Techniquest assist with this, as they provide interactive experiences for children to learn about science, to fully engage them in the learning environment.
References
In conclusion, science is a subject that is linked to creativity, and this can be shown to students in the classroom through scientific play. The Welsh Government has been advised through a report (DCELLS, 2015), emphasising that science and creativity must be linked together in the learning experience for children. Places like Techniquest assist with this, as they provide interactive experiences for children to learn about science, to fully engage them in the learning environment.
References
Harlen, W. and Qualter, A. (2014) The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools. Dawsonera [Online]. Available at: https://www-dawsonera-com.ezproxy.uwtsd.ac.uk/readonline/9781315850962 (Accessed 27 April 2016).
Wales: Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (2015) Successful Futures. Cardiff: Welsh Government [Online]. Available at: https://hwbplus.wales.gov.uk/schools/6714052/Documents/Donaldson%20Report.pdf (Accessed 28 April 2016).
Wales: Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (2015) Successful Futures. Cardiff: Welsh Government [Online]. Available at: https://hwbplus.wales.gov.uk/schools/6714052/Documents/Donaldson%20Report.pdf (Accessed 28 April 2016).
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