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Introduction
9 Lessons- StartWelcome!
- StartHow early learners approach their world
- StartScience and the Early Years Learning Framework
- StartSkills to develop in the early learner
- StartThe scientific method for early learners
- StartKeeping it safe
- StartSetting up your centre
- StartUsing role-plays to teach science
- StartSummary: things to keep in mind when teaching science
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Support materials
8 Lessons- StartOverview
- StartPrintable teacher year planner for all of the experiments
- StartPrintable materials list for all of the experiments
- StartPrintable staff experiment reflection sheet
- StartPrintable student science activity template
- StartPrintable risk assessment template
- StartPrintable common misconceptions in science
- StartPrintable colouring pages
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Teaching Science in Early Childhood
Practical ways to bring real science into your early learning centre.
Teach the way they learn
-Discover insider tips for teaching science with early learners used by experienced educators;
What works, what doesn't, skills to address, how to keep it safe
plus best practices to avoid common misconceptions.
Save time planning - lessons for a full year
Practical 8 x 6 week units of work designed as lesson sequences that build on inquiry-based questions.
Curriculum mapping to both the Early Years Learning Framework
as well as extension links to the Australian Curriculum Foundation & Year 1 outcomes.
Use simple materials from the shops for lessons that wow kids.
Each of the 48 lessons include a clear & concise video,
a book suggestion, early childhood songs lyrics, downloadable PDF & risk assessment matrix.
PLUS bonus videos on setting up your center, teaching the scientific method, using role plays & much more.
Maintain accreditation
Teach science aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
2.1.2 Proficient Level – Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
6.2.2 Proficient Level – Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.
Use this course to attribute teacher identified professional development hours to maintain accreditation.
Comprehensive, clear & classroom ready
Based on real experience and backed by thousands of workshops since 2004.
This course covers the teaching methodology & classroom-tested science experiments that help early learners understand their world
- 3.5 hours of videos with captions
- Over 50 practical experiments with clear, printable, step by step instructions combined with real-world teaching tips
- Over 50 printable experiment reference sheets, material lists & planning guides
- Each experiment has direct Early Years Learning Framework links, extension activities as well as craft, book & song ideas
- Discussions on how to setup your centre, use role plays & more to increase engagement & skills
- Practical tips on how to teach the scientific method with early learners
- A guide on how to apply risk assessment for science activities plus a template for use
- All experiments use easy to source materials from the local shops
- Includes certificate on course completion
Option for 3 x 1 hour Zoom meetings with the Fizzics Education team
Course Curriculum
NB: To meet the accreditation needs of various organisations, each component is mandatory.
As such, you can attribute 3.5 hours of the course towards maintaining your teacher accreditation as teacher-identified hours.
Ben Newsome CF
Ben Newsome founded Fizzics Education to deliver science education across Australia, having now reached 3 million kids since 2004.
He has worked in hundreds of schools & early learning centres, has presented countless preschool teacher professional development programs and is a regular speaker at teaching & learning conferences.
He is a qualified science teacher, 2013 Churchill Fellow, 2020 AMP Tomorrow Maker, 2015, 2016 & 2018 Australian Small Business Winner for Children’s Education Services and the receiver of both the 2023 University of Technology Sydney Chancellor’s Award for Excellence and the Faculty Award of Excellence for Science plus several Pinnacle Awards from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration.
Ben is a former educator leader for the International Society for Technology in Education, a board member for Educating 4 Leadership, is an advisory board member of the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration and an Ambassador for the Association of Science Education Technicians NSW.
He is also the author of ‘Be Amazing! How to teach science the way primary kids love’ & the host of the FizzicsEd Podcast.
Early Years Learning Framework Outcomes
This course equips educators with classroom-tested lessons that address three of Early Years Learning Framework outcomes.
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world. Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
"Great to have so many practical ideas."
"Really valuable and simple learning experiences to embed into curriculum. Thank you"
"They did a fantastic job at sharing and explain how we can incorporate STEM into many different areas."
Flexible payment options
5 Staff Access --- Full Course (save $205)
$795 AUD
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On purchase, we'll contact you to enrol your staff
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- Access & Certification for 5 staff
5 Staff Access --- Full Course + Zoom (save $695)
$995 AUD
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On purchase, we'll contact you to enrol your staff
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- Access & Certification for 5 staff
- 3 x 1 hour Group Zoom Meetings to extend learning
Need to know more?
Contact us on 1300 856 828 or email us on info@fizzicseducation.com.au
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