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Choose Your Showcase Topic

Science Showcase Preparation

Day 171of 180
Week 35of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Reflect on science learning from the year

2

Select a favorite science topic to showcase

3

Begin planning a presentation about scientific discovery

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 18:15

“The heart of the discerning gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

— Proverbs 18:15 (WEB)

Exploring God's wonderful world through curious learning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Science journals
  • Colored paper
  • Pencils
  • Crayons
  • Clipboard or hard surface for writing
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in a circle and remind students about their year of scientific discoveries. Ask them to think about the most exciting things they've learned about God's amazing creation.

💭 Review Question: What was the most exciting science thing you learned this year?
2Teaching (8 min)

Discuss how scientists share their discoveries to help others learn. Explain that they will choose a special topic to showcase what they've learned about God's wonderful world.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Scientists are curious explorers
  • We can learn about God's creation through science
  • Sharing knowledge helps everyone understand more
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What topics did you enjoy learning about most?
  • How can we show what we've learned?
  • What makes something interesting to share?
3Activity: Topic Discovery Worksheet (10 min)
hands-on

Students will create a simple planning worksheet to select and sketch their showcase topic

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big circle in the center of your paper
  2. Write your favorite science topic in the circle
  3. Draw 3-4 pictures around the circle showing what you learned
  4. Write one sentence about why you're excited about this topic
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps students brainstorm topics

Challenge: Students write multiple sentences about their topic

4Closing (2 min)

Share a few student topics and celebrate their curiosity

📝 Review Questions:
  • What topic did you choose?
  • Why is this topic exciting to you?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for making such an amazing world full of wonderful things to learn about. Help us be curious explorers who love discovering Your creation.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll start making display boards about our chosen topics!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 18:15

“The heart of the discerning gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

— Proverbs 18:15 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper verse and have children repeat, mimicking listening carefully

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are beginning to develop scientific curiosity and reflection skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage enthusiasm about learning
  • Help children see science as exploring God's creation
  • Be patient with varying levels of understanding
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might have difficulty choosing a single topic

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about scientific discovery, ability to explain basic concepts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family science discovery night
  • Visit a local science museum
  • Watch age-appropriate nature documentaries

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