Uiryeong Chilgok Elementary School Holds Science Month Event Linking Kindergarten and Elementary School Semesters

To Foster Scientific Thinking and Creativity

Chilgok Elementary School in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam, held the ‘Preschool-Elementary Linked Semester Science Month’ event on the 8th to celebrate the 57th anniversary of April Science Month. The event aimed to stimulate children's curiosity about science and foster scientific thinking and creativity.

On this day, 5-year-old children from Uiryeong Kindergarten, who are about to enter elementary school, were invited to Chilgok Elementary School. Together with elementary students, they participated in various science experience activities such as soap bubble play, air cannons, and optical illusions, as well as science demonstrations including the cryogenic world, atmospheric pressure experiments, and model rocket launches.

Scenes from the Science Month of the Linked Semester for Kindergarten and Elementary School held at Uiryeong Chilgok Elementary School. [Image provided by Uiryeong Office of Education]

Through this, the children increased their interest and enthusiasm for science and had an opportunity to enjoy science in everyday life.

In the afternoon, utilizing creative experiential activities and leisure time, all students launched air pockets and flew model airplanes, fostering their interest and dreams in aerospace.

Kim, a 5-year-old student from Uiryeong Kindergarten who participated in the event, said, “I had so much fun experiencing amazing science at Chilgok Elementary School. I want to become a great scientist who develops spaceships in the future.”

Scenes from the Science Month joint semester program connecting kindergarten and elementary school held at Uiryeong Chilgok Elementary School. [Image provided by Uiryeong Office of Education]

A school official stated, “We hope children develop a strong interest in science and enjoy it while cultivating scientific thinking and creativity. Additionally, we plan to carry out various preschool-elementary linked semester programs where kindergarteners and elementary students can participate together.”

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