Early Childhood Education
Publication Date
6-4-2020
Subjects
Young children, Science teaching, Science activities, Educational resources, Inquiry, Scientific concepts, Educational resources, Lower primary years, Preschool education
Abstract
This activity is suitable for preschoolers to investigate the behaviour of two common household products (oil and water). The emphasis is on supporting children to develop their inquiry skills to describe what they observe when trying to mix these liquids. Preschoolers should be given the opportunity to communicate (describe and explain) their observations. The activity can be extended to Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 students who should be encouraged to predict what will happen, communicate (explain) why some of the liquids used do not mix, as well as to describe the changes they observe when mixing materials. All children can complete an extension activity by adding detergent to explore the effect it has.
Recommended Citation
Australian Council for Educational Research. (2020). Science in the early years: Exploring mixtures. Educator resource. Australian Council for Educational Research. https://research.acer.edu.au/early_childhood_misc/24
Copyright Statement
Copyright Australian Council for Educational Research 2020
Place of Publication
Camberwell, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons
