This curriculum, A Head Start on Science, was written to help adults facilitate young children’s learning as they work as partners to explore their world. This complimentary Introduction serves as a navigational tool for early childhood teachers as they utilize this precious resource to embark on the adventure of building on the “sense of wonder” present in all children. It features the following: Our Theme, Our Beliefs About Science Education and Young Children, The Role of Questioning in Science, The Importance of Science Processes, Using the Activities, Teaching Respect for Living Things, Children With Special Needs Can Do Science, and Safely Doing Science With Young Children. This selection also includes the Table of Contents, an About the Editor section, Preface, Index, and two engaging sample activities that pertain to physical science (ramps) and life science (seeds).

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 5/18/2007Stock # PB208X_intro

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