There are many different places that you n yr family can visit with nurture their interest in science and nature. They might include natural environments, such as a pond or produce farm, community services, such as a water treatment plant, or elaborate hands-on science museums.
No matter where you live, there are places to visit that can stimulate your child’s sense of wonder about the world.
Even a trip to a grocery store can be an interesting experience
You could discuss why some foods are kept frozen and others refrigerate, why fruits and vegetables should be thoroughly washed, or how the checkout scanner works. By seeing science at work in neighborhood places, your child will learn that science and nature are not only in laboratories, museums, botanical gardens, and zoos, but are also part of our everyday lives.
Natural Places.
A pond, creek, park, beach, river or tree can serve as a special place where u n yr child can share some of the mysteries of nature. If you visit a pond, find out about the plants, fish, amphibians, and animals that ive.
Study the ponditself: What materials get into the water? Where does its water come from?
Discuss the special place b4 you visit.
Find out about the special place b4 u visit and talk to your child about what will be there. Most likely she will express some preferences almost immediately about what she sould like to see and do
People learn in different ways. Some are visual and learn more from written material, others benefit more from verbal discussions of what they observe. And others learn by touching and doing. Give your child space to approach the exhibits in her own way.
