Science Wonder Lab (K-1st)

Course Overview:

This course is a hands-on, discovery-based STEM program designed specifically for younger learners. While older students may dive deeper into scientific theory or complex problem-solving, this version emphasizes exploration, creativity, and concrete experiences that help early learners make sense of the world around them.

Students investigate real-world science topics such as weather, animals, plants, space, forces, and the human body through playful experiments, guided observations, and design activities that support their developmental stage. Activities are designed to be engaging, accessible, and open-ended, encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and confidence-building.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Develop Scientific Thinking Skills: Practice observing, asking questions, predicting outcomes, and testing ideas using real materials and hands-on activities.
• Build Early STEM Foundations: Explore key science concepts in physical science, Earth science, life science, and human health, in ways that connect to students’ everyday experiences.
• Create, Build, and Explore: Participate in age-appropriate design challenges, simple engineering builds, and open-ended investigations that foster creativity and problem-solving.
• Learn Through Play and Discovery: Engage in meaningful learning that feels like play—encouraging risk-taking, curiosity, and a love of science from the start

课程概述：

本课程是专为低龄学习者设计的实践型、探索型 STEM 课程。虽然年龄较大的学生可能会更深入地学习科学理论或解决复杂的问题，但本课程更注重探索、创造力和具体体验，帮助低龄学习者理解周围的世界。

学生将通过趣味实验、引导式观察和设计活动，探索现实世界中的科学主题，例如天气、动物、植物、太空、力量和人体，这些活动符合他们的发展阶段。活动设计引人入胜、易于理解且开放，鼓励好奇心、协作和自信心的建立。

每节课都通过提问、预测、尝试和反思来培养科学思维——所有这些都在一个支持性强、适合年龄的环境中进行，鼓励好奇心和探索精神。

主要学习成果：

• 培养科学思维技能：练习观察、提问、预测结果，并运用真实材料和动手活动验证想法。
• 建立早期 STEM 基础：探索物理科学、地球科学、生命科学和人类健康领域的关键科学概念，并与学生的日常经验紧密相关。
• 创造、建造和探索：参与适合年龄的设计挑战、简单的工程搭建和开放式调查，培养创造力和解决问题的能力。
• 寓教于乐：参与寓教于乐的有意义的学习，从一开始就鼓励学生勇于冒险、保持好奇心并热爱科学。