Science inquiry in P2

What do you get when you introduce a new unit linked to science in P2?

A bunch of inquisitive minds, rolling up their lab coat sleeves to question, investigate and most importantly – EXPERIMENT!

The week was brimming with science-based learning engagements to inquire further into ‘How the World Works’. P2 investigated the fundamentals of a controlled experiment by observing the germination of seedlings in jars filled with cotton and soil, made scientific guesses (hypotheses) about their comparative growth, and tracked the growth in both jars to verify their predictions and draw conclusions. This activity ensured that the learners developed a scientific approach in order to organize their thinking process, and paved way for the learning engagements that followed!

P2 explored the properties of different materials by working with sensory perception and sorting them according to characteristics such as transparency, brittleness, absorbency and toughness. This sorting activity enabled learners to comprehend the utility of wood, glass, plastic, metal, etc., and compare them further.

The young scientists of P2 explored other properties of matter and materials through different learning stations where they worked in groups, collaborating and building on their understanding of the unit. To explore solubility, sand and salt were dissolved in separate beakers of water. Sinking and floating of solids in a tub of water was a fun-filled activity where P2 learners dropped different objects into the water and noted their observations. Density of liquids was tested by pouring oil, water and dishwashing liquid into see-through beakers and stirring them, only to observe each level settling distinctly in the beaker.

Exploring the properties of gases was made possible with a quick experiment using baking soda and vinegar in order to create carbon dioxide. Learners summarized their observations, enjoying the froth and frizz as vinegar was poured on to the baking soda, a DIY volcano of sorts.

Last but not least, for exploring the change of states of matter, the orange juice experiment came to our rescue! Learners relished orange juice frozen overnight, but not before making quick predictions and observations about the orange juice and its new avatar as a popsicle!

All these experiments enabled our young scientists to carefully observe and analyze scientific phenomenon, preparing them to delve deeper into the unit, with the hope to reach their very own Eureka moment soon!

Human systems and economic activities	The study of how and why people construct organizations and systems; the ways in which people connect locally and globally; the distribution of power and authority.
Social organization and culture	The study of people, communities, cultures and societies in the ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other.
Continuity and change through time	The study of the relationships between people and events through time; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the future; people who have shaped the future through their actions.
Human and natural environments	The study of the distinctive features that give a place its identity; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people experience and represent place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the built environment.
Resources and the environment	The interaction between people and the environment; the study of how humans allocate and manage resources; the positive and negative effects of this management; the impact of scientific and technological developments on the environment.

Living things	The study of the characteristics, systems and behaviours of humans and other animals, and of plants; the interactions and relationships between and among them, and with their environment.
Earth and space	The study of planet Earth and its position in the universe, particularly its relationship with the sun; the natural phenomena and systems that shape the planet and the distinctive features that identify it; the infinite and finite resources of the planet.
Materials and matter	The study of the properties, behaviours and uses of materials, both natural and human-made; the origins of human-made materials and how they are manipulated to suit a purpose.
Forces and energy	The study of energy, its origins, storage and transfer, and the work it can do; the study of forces; the application of scientific understanding through inventions and machines. (IBO, 2009)

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