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    • Why Science With Young Children?
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Books

Worms, shadows and whirlpools: Science in the early childhood classroom

  • Post published:July 1, 2019
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Worth, K., & Grollman, S. (2003). Worms, shadows and whirlpools: Science in the early childhood classroom. Portsmouth, NH Describes appropriate approaches to topics in physical, life, and earth and space…

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Starting with science: Strategies for introducing young children to inquiry

  • Post published:July 1, 2019
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Edson, M. 2013. Starting with science: Strategies for introducing young children to inquiry. Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. Describes strategies for instruction in inquiry-based early childhood classrooms.

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The young scientist series

  • Post published:July 1, 2019
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Chalufour, I. and Worth, K. with Moriarty, R., Winokur, J., and Grollman, S. The young scientist series: Discovering nature with young children (2003), Building  structures with young children (2004), Exploring…

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Science learning in the early years: Activities for PreK-2

  • Post published:July 1, 2019
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Ashbrook, P. (2016). Science learning in the early years: Activities for PreK-2. Arlington, VA: NSTA Press. Filled with science activities appropriate for early childhood classrooms, from the author of The…

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What is Science Literacy?

"Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity." - National Academy of Sciences (1996). National Science Education Standards (Report). National Academy Press.

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