 | The fourth grade science program emphasizes a hands on and minds on approach to learning. This allows students to learn effectively when they are engaged in discovering their own learning. The inquiry process gives students an opportunity to work independently as well as in collaborative situations. The goal is not just to teach science content, but to make that direct personal connection to the student's life. When doing this, they develop positive attitudes towards the subject matter as well as oneself while developing problem solving skills. It is necessary to allow a student's curiosity to be the vehicle that drives them to discovering the natural world around them by utilizing lab materials, common objects, and their own living environments. |
