Curiosity is key to learning science. According to the Product & Science Lab Manager of the Einstein Science Project (ESP), parents and teachers play a crucial role in fostering children's scientific curiosity from an early age. One effective way is to encourage children to conduct simple experiments at home.
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Experiments don't have to be complicated or expensive. For example, children can learn about temperature changes and chemical reactions by making their own ice cream. Simply mix milk in a small plastic bag, then place it in a plastic bag filled with ice and salt. After churning, the milk will freeze into ice cream. From this, children learn that salt and ice can create a lower temperature than ice alone.
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Simple experiments like these can spark a child's curiosity. They'll start asking, "Why does milk freeze?" or "Why do we need salt?" These questions are the beginning of a growing scientific curiosity that will continue to develop over time.
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With guidance from parents and teachers, children will learn that science is not just theory, but something they can experience and understand through everyday activities.
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