Naturwissenschaften in der Grundschule

New Approaches for Science Education

Science education is offered in primary schools with only a few hours dedicated to it. The topics covered come from many different subject areas, with a relatively small proportion of scientific content. Teachers in primary schools will learn from this volume how to leverage the potential of subjects like mathematics, German, sports, and art for scientific learning. For example, the skill of measuring acquired in physical education aids in science lessons, as does the concept formation characteristic of German instruction. Modeling is one of the fundamental methods in mathematics, art, and the sciences. A well-designed schoolyard provides opportunities for scientific insights. The contributions formulated from a subject-didactic perspective encourage teachers to explore possibilities for networking and the utilization of synergistic effects in their teaching.