“Why is the sky blue?” It is the quintessential question of childhood and it is very representative of the type of questions that students will create in the classroom. In this article we will dig into the idea that not all questions are created equally, and we will offer some Read more…
If you have taken one of my classes or read some of my work you will know that I am a big fan of making observations! Enchanted Science was named because I wanted to find a term that captured the feeling that can be experienced when you cultivate a culture of Read more…
Most science explorations don’t start with an experiment, they begin with in-depth observations. When we look closely at an object or phenomena, we notice details and naturally begin creating categories for this new information. Almost subconsciously we begin to compare the new data to what we already know using comparative Read more…
Making observations is always the first step in science, and it is a skill that you can practice every day at no cost and with no planning. Although children are natural scientists, sometimes they need prompts or encouragement to look closer; to truly observe! Observation vs. Inference First, let’s talk Read more…