Children as scientists

I think children, whose inherent dispositions are to be curious, to investigate, to ask questions, to experiment, and to find answers, are natural scientists. Throughout the years at different grade levels, students have been creating their own questions and hypotheses and designing experiments in their classrooms. This past Thursday evening, students in all the multiage first and second grade classrooms gathered in the dining room for two hours of science, science, science! Thanks to Bishop Museum's "Holo Holo Science" program, families had a wide array of fun experiences. They tested ph levels of liquids, tested their own lung capacity by blowing into tubes, manipulated robotic arms, slept in flame proof sleeping bags, tested their knowledge about food groups, took their temperatures, and had a downright good ol' time as scientists for an evening. Inquiry is alive and well!

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