Little Scientists Webinar

STEM Hour: Connect, learn, grow

Food for thought – philosophical inquiry with children

“How does a cow turn into a sausage?”; “Why is it ok to eat cows but not whales?”; “Can I send my sandwich to a child who’s really hungry?”

As part of National Science Week, our webinar panel will discuss how children’s critical questions can be addressed in an honest and age-appropriate way that encourages further inquiry and supports a constructive world view. Focusing on philosophical inquiry and critical thinking in early childhood settings, Clarissa Seeto-Regueira, centre director, Benjamin Kilby, teacher and philosopher, Alex Forbes, STEM teacher, and Jessica Danaher, dietitian and researcher, will share ideas for critical reflection on the food we eat: Where does it come from? How is it made? Do all families eat the same foods?

Date: 16 August 2021

Time: 11am - 12pm AEST

Objectives:

Discussing what philosophical inquiry looks like in an early childhood setting
Providing ideas for implementation of philosophical inquiry in STEM exploration
Sharing examples of food-related questions and how these could be addressed in an age-appropriate way

The webinar is scheduled to run for one hour and includes a Q&A session.

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