Science Through Play: French Immersion (Grades K-2) Wednesdays

Class Description:
"Science Through French Immersion" invites young learners to explore the wonders of science while enhancing their French language skills. This class is crafted for kindergarten to 2nd-grade students, offering a bilingual experience that combines science with language learning. Through engaging experiments and storytelling, children will delve into fundamental science concepts. Weekly activities include creating mini-volcanoes, making slime, and building balloon rocket cars, all designed to spark curiosity and foster critical thinking.

Impact on Educational and Personal Growth:

This course encourages children to develop a love for both science and French language through hands-on activities. By participating in interactive experiments, students will enhance their problem-solving skills, language proficiency, and creativity. The bilingual environment promotes cognitive flexibility and cultural awareness, helping students build confidence in both scientific inquiry and language acquisition.

Sample Lessons:

• Volcano Experiment: Create a mini-volcano using baking soda, vinegar, and clay, introducing chemical reactions while reinforcing French vocabulary.
• Slime Creation: Combine glue, water, and borax to make slime, exploring polymers and reactions in a bilingual context.
• Balloon Rocket Car: Construct a simple rocket car with balloons and straws to learn about air pressure and propulsion, enhancing language skills through guided play.
• Lava Lamp Creation: Mix vegetable oil, water, food coloring, and Alka-Seltzer tablets to explore density and buoyancy while practicing French terms.