Worms, Shadows, and Whirlpools: Science in the Early Childhood Classroom
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (875 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0325005737 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Read this book and understand what a quality science program encompasses. What's more, it makes a strong case for integrating science into the curriculum right from the start - creating a context for the development of language, mathematical thinking, and social skills. This book represents a new way to think about science education for young children. Authors Karen Worth and Sharon Grollman define and illustrate what science education can and should be. Based on the growing understanding that even the littlest learners are powerful thinkers and theory makers, it identifies important science inquiry skills and concepts appropriate for the very young. Then see what the youngest students can do given the opportunity to explore phenomena and materials that draw upon their natural curiosity, captivate, motivate, and prepare them for ideas important to later learning.. They fill their book with teacher stories, photographs, and examples of children's work, plus commentary highlighting particular teaching strategies and child learning. They draw upon what is known about the learning, effective teaching, and science education of young children by using the daily work of teachers and children in Head Start, kindergarten, day care, and preschool programs
“A must-read for both experienced and beginning preschool teachers.”–Ben Mardell, Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education“All teachers of young children should learn how to bring the ideas in this book into their teaching”–Diane Levin, Professor of Education, Wheelock College“a wonderful tapestry of science content, teaching strategies, and classroom examples all held together with insights about children, the wisdom of teachers, and the theme of scientific inquiry.”–Rodger W. Bybee, Executive Director, Biological Sciences Curriculum Study
She has developed educational materials for more than twenty years. She has also worked at Harvard University on child-related research projects. Sharon Grollman is a senior research associate at the Center for Children & Families at Education Development Center, Inc. She also teaches in the School of Education and Child Life at Wheelock College. . Karen has been a consultant for many organizations, including public tel
"Five Stars" according to Aida. good book. A must have science book for teachers Karla Winick-Ford This is an excellent book for teachers- very easy to read, understand and immediately implement in the classroom. The text connects the importance of using standards, ongoing assessment, and observational notes to guide inquiry and discovery.Examples from classrooms are helpful and informative. . great preschool/elementary teacher resource Rebecca C. Martin This book is a great resource for early childhood science based lessons. You can plan full units utilizing this book.It has many hands-on ideas that are developmentally appropriate for this age group. I highly recommend this book.