Education 443- Comparing Science Curriculum of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland

Education 443
October 2012

Comparing the Kindergarten Science Curriculum of

Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland

Our group decided to compare the two province’s science curriculum by creating a poster and by writing two parodies of traditional songs.

I wrote the lyrics of this song detailing Prince Edward Island’s science curriculum using the tune of Stompin’ Tom’s song “Bud the Spud”. Carla Butt played the guitar and sang this song for our group.

Prince Edward Island

We’re kindergarten teachers from the bright red mud, teaching in our classrooms smilin’,

We’re teaching kids about five senses

On Prince Edward Island

Now in Ellerslie and Alberton,

Our play-based curriculum is fun,

When they get in class, they’re exploring their five senses…

They observe, compare, and investigate,

They measure and of course, they communicate,

And de-velo-ping vo-cab-u-lary,

They’re exploring their five senses !

I wrote the lyrics of this song detailing Newfoundland’s science curriculum using the tune of  “I’se the B’y”. Tammy Jeffery, Carla Butt, and I all sang this song as Carla accompanied us on the guitar.

                             Newfoundland

I’se the b’y in kindergarten,

I’se the b’y that loves it,

I’se the b’y that teaches science,

In the class and outside it

Integrated curriculum,

Observing and recording,

Living and non-living things,

My world, I’m exploring

Planting seeds in soil,

Five senses I’m describing,

Predict if it will float or sink,

My world I’m exploring

Observing local weather,

A closer look at animals,

Using things around us,

Learning ‘bout life cycles