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The Early Years: Begin With Open Exploration

Science and Children—September 2018

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue discusses ways to encourage children to engage in open exploration to learn about living organisms.

General Science Life Science Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool

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