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Science Literacy in Elementary Education

This document discusses the importance of science literacy in elementary education programs. It defines science literacy as having knowledge of key science concepts and understanding of scientific processes and phenomena. Teaching science in elementary grades supports development of knowledgeable citizens, meaningful learning of language and math, wonder about the natural world, and preparation for STEM careers. The document advocates for inquiry-based learning where students engage in exploration, questioning, and problem-solving like scientists to satisfy their curiosity about the world. Science literacy provides context for addressing societal issues and allows people to make informed decisions that affect their lives. Elementary students are naturally curious, and science is a hands-on, active subject well-suited to their development.

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Science Literacy in Elementary Education

This document discusses the importance of science literacy in elementary education programs. It defines science literacy as having knowledge of key science concepts and understanding of scientific processes and phenomena. Teaching science in elementary grades supports development of knowledgeable citizens, meaningful learning of language and math, wonder about the natural world, and preparation for STEM careers. The document advocates for inquiry-based learning where students engage in exploration, questioning, and problem-solving like scientists to satisfy their curiosity about the world. Science literacy provides context for addressing societal issues and allows people to make informed decisions that affect their lives. Elementary students are naturally curious, and science is a hands-on, active subject well-suited to their development.

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Importance of

Science Literacy
in Elementary
Program
What Is Science Literacy?

It is the knowledge of key


science concepts and the
understanding of science
processes. Also an individual's
understanding of scientific
concepts, phenomena and
processes, and their ability to
apply this knowledge to new
and, at times, non-scientific
situations (PISA, 2018).
What are the importance of teaching
science in elementary grades?

There are multiple reasons for science to be a


core part of elementary school learning. It
can support: (a) development of a
knowledgeable citizenry, (b) meaningful
learning of language and mathematics, (c)
wonderment about how the natural world
works, and (d) preparation for STEM-related
careers.
The issue of science literacy has At elementary school levels,
become increasingly important in students are encouraged to
education. Schools now favor think like scientists as they
student learning through inquiry- satisfy their curiosity about the
based learning rather than natural world, and they are
through fact memorization. This guided towards asking the right
means that understanding the
kinds of questions rather than
process of science and the
application of scientific concepts is simply finding the right
the central goal. answers.
Inquiry-based learning is a
learning process that engages
students by making real-world
connections through exploration
and high-level questioning. It is an
approach to learning that
encourages students to engage in
problem-solving and experiential
learning.
Sample Questions Asked

Why are leaves


green?

How are rainbows


made?

Why is the sky blue?

How do airplanes
fly?
Science literacy is important
because it provides a context for
addressing societal problems,
and because a science-literate
populace can better cope with many
of its problems and make intelligent
and informed decisions that will
affect the quality of their lives and
those of their children.
Elementary school students are naturally curious,
which makes science an ideal subject for them to
learn. Science allows students to explore their
world and discover new things. It is also an active
subject, containing activities such as hands-on
labs and experiments. This makes science well-
suited to active younger children. Science is an
important part of the foundation for education
for all children.
Skill Set

Future Resources Future Careers

Foundation of Learning Creative Exploration


Lovely Mae Completo

Thank you
Shovee Joyce Cermino

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