Teaching Science in Early Childhood Course (Preschool/Early Childhood, Teacher)
Practical ways to bring science to early learners!
8 x 6-week units of work on what works, what doesn’t, skills to address & much more
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
- 3.5 hours of videos
- > 50 practical experiments with clear, printable, step-by-step instructions combined with real-world teaching tips
- >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
- How to set up your centre, use role plays & more to increase engagement & skills
- Practical tips on how to introduce the scientific method
- A guide on how to apply risk assessment plus a template for use
- All experiments use easy-to-source materials
- Certificate on course completion
- Option for 3 x 1 hour Zoom meetings
Flexible payment option
Payment plan of 5 Payments of $40 AUD per week
Access & Certification for 1 staff
Full course payment (most popular)
1 Staff Access & Certification
Full course (Save $25) of $175 inc GST one-off payment
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? No
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Fizzics Education
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
Flexible payment option
Payment plan of 5 Payments of $40 AUD per week
Access & Certification for 1 staff
Full course payment (most popular)
- 1 Staff Access & Certification
Full course (Save $25) of $175 inc GST one-off payment - 5 Staff Access & Certification
Full course (Save $205) of $795 inc GST one-off payment
On purchase, we will contact you to enrol your staff - 5 Staff Access & Certification +3 x Zoom meetings
Full course (Save $695) of $995 inc GST one-off payment
Includes 3 x 1 hour Group Zoom Meetings to extend learning
On purchase, we will contact you to enrol your staff
Payment Instructions
Payment can either be via credit card on the course platform or you can arrange it to be paid via purchase order and then invoice.
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Professional Development
Other KLAs
Science and Tech
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
Early Years Learning Framework Outcomes
This course equips educators with classroom-tested lessons that address three of the 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.
Presenter Bio
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 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, multiple Australian Small Business Winner for Children’s Education Services, 2020 WSABE Outstanding Business Leader of the Year, 2019 Blacktown Business Person of the Year and receiver of several Pinnacle Awards from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration.
Ben is a community 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.
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
You will need internet access to watch the pre-recorded videos.
Each activity has downloadable sheets with lists of inexpensive materials that you can source from the local shops.
Connecting To The Event
You will get access to the course content once booked in.
More Information About This Event
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.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Ben Newsome
Phone: 02 9674 2191
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://courses.fizzicseducation.com.au/courses/teaching-science-in-early-childhood