Discovering Science: Exploring the World Around Us

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• Science
• Primary Education
• Age 8

What is Science?

Science helps us to understand the world around us.

Learning Objectives

Today we’ll find out about the different types of science and how they connect to our lives!

Where do you think we see science the most?

A

In school

B

At home

C

In nature

D

Everywhere

Biology

Biology is the study of living things – plants, animals, and people.

Loosing a tooth

Plants growing

How our bodies work

Chemistry

Chemistry is about what things are made of and how they change.

Baking a cake

Bubbles in a fizzy drink

Brushing teeth with toothpaste

Rust on a bike left in the rain

Physics

Physics is about movement, forces, light, and energy.

Kicking a football and seeing it move

Seeing your reflection in a mirror

Riding a bike

(balance, speed and braking)

Shadows on the ground

Which science studies animals and plants?

1

Biology

2

Chemistry

3

Physics

Which science studies animals and plants?

A

Biology

B

Chemistry

C

Physics

Choose an example of Biology

A

How your heart works

B

Plants growing

C

Loosing a tooth

D

Baking a cake

Choose an example of Chemistry

A

Rust on a bike

B

How your lungs work

C

Bubbles in a fizzy drink

D

Baking a cake

Choose an example of Physics

A

Kicking a football

B

Riding a scooter

C

Seeing a reflection in a mirror

D

Brushing your teeth

How confident do you feel about giving examples for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics?