The Early Years: Discovering Through Deconstruction | NSTA

The Early Years: Discovering Through Deconstruction

Science and Children—Summer 2016

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students exploring the structure of and noticing parts of a fruit while taking it apart.

Life Science Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool

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