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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Schoolyard as Model” is to become familiar with the purpose of maps as tools to serve as models of a larger area. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection…
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Reading Stories and Making Predictions
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “What Might Happen If ...?” is to have students think about a story and make predictions about what might happen next. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Crater Making” is to explore the formation of impact craters. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry and the use…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Teach and Tell” is to develop a routine for class discussion about science topics that will support children in contributing to the group, listening to each other,…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Just Draw It—Ramps” is to develop children’s ability to describe what they know through drawing. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Materials Museum” is to experience and describe a wide range of materials and discuss their attributes and uses. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Observing Weather” is to participate in an ongoing data collection of local weather conditions. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “A Plant’s Life” is to observe and document the life cycle of an organism. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Sand Movers” is to explore how water can move sand and to use evidence to back up children’s scientific claims. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection.…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Heavy Lifting” is to investigate how to carry and transport a heavy object, including designing and using a tool. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Materials Have Properties” is to experience the properties of a wide variety of materials and to use understanding of the properties of materials to make a container that…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Ice Cream Science” is to make observations of the ingredients for ice cream before mixing them together and after making a change by cooling the ingredients. Chapters 1…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Making Lemonade From Scratch” is to engage children in observing the process of a solid dissolving into a liquid as they mix the two together. Chapters 1 and 2 are also…
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The Nature of Science in Early Childhood
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Observations and Inferences” is to introduce the concept of creating inferences based on observations. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1…
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This lesson is designed to help students figure out what types of objects are attracted to a magnet. Students use what they know about magnetism, properties of matter, and patterns to design and carry out the…
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