The scope of science is obviously far wider than the classroom. Many of the experiences students have at home will contribute towards their learning in science. Students will often be encouraged to follow up science activities at home.
There are a number of ways you can help even if you know very little about science. You can:
talk with your children and encourage their natural curiosity and interest in things around them
encourage your children to ask questions such as 'What would happen if ... ? which they can investigate for themselves
allow your children to keep pets, or set up aquariums and terrariums
read school newsletters for science information and student workshops
encourage your children to explore bushland and perhaps join a group such as scouts
encourage you children to enter science competitions organised by our school
involve your children in household activities such as cooking, gardening and working on the car
visit the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre
watch science documentaries on TV eg Why?, Background to Science;
locate science websites
encourage your children to read science books and enter science contests
help provide everyday items (ice-cream containers, glass jars, shoeboxes and wood off-cuts) for science lessons at school.