ERIC Number: EJ1372699
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1648-3898
EISSN: EISSN-2538-7138
Teaching Natural Sciences: Simplifying Some Physics Concepts as Activities and Laboratory Tools for Kindergarten Children
Journal of Baltic Science Education, v21 n6 p928-945 2022
There is a severe shortcoming in science programs in kindergartens in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this paper presents a conceptual framework for teaching physics concepts to kindergartens to contribute to the consolidation of scientific knowledge by stimulating the skills of inquiry, problem-solving and scientific thinking among children. The research aimed to study the effect of a program based on simplifying some physics concepts on kindergarten children's knowledge. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observation, video recordings of simple lab instruments for physics concepts, and children's in-app interactions and children's photographs. The sample consisted of (8) children of the age groups (5: 6 years) at the third level in kindergarten. The results indicated that children can be taught some scientific thinking skills. Children who practiced the planned activities developed their knowledge more orderly. Accordingly, it is concluded that the program can indicate the success of introducing natural sciences to the kindergarten stage. The current research recommends studies that show the quality and specifications of programs that suit the child's characteristics at this stage and the nature of education.
Descriptors: Natural Sciences, Science Instruction, Physics, Scientific Concepts, Science Activities, Science Laboratories, Preschool Children, Foreign Countries, Kindergarten, Concept Formation, Inquiry, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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