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The Early Years: Inquiry at Play
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Play and science inquiry are essential parts of early childhood programs. Imaginative play, unscripted yet guided by children’s own rules, allows students to use their imagination and develop self-regulation, symbolic…
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Kids love animals, especially learning about them. Investigating the differences among an "animal part"--such as feet--of various species can be an intriguing way to help students develop classification skills and…
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The Early Years: Investigable Questions
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Teachers may not need to teach children to ask questions, just develop that safe place where questions can be voiced, observe children to see the questions in their actions, and develop a culture that appreciates and…
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The Early Years: Science Tickets
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Teachers can spark interest in a science topic by using “science tickets”—special objects offered to children as a way to transition to the science room or into a small group to do a science activity. Objects ranging…
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The Early Years: Safe Smelling
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Using the sense of smell, animals find food or a mate and detect the presence of predators; their survival depends on this. In a discussion on using our sense of smell to keep use safe, some children may relate…
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The Early Years: Ongoing Inquiry
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An in-depth science inquiry is an ongoing investigation in which children are introduced to materials through hands-on experiences and, with teacher guidance, begin to investigate a question that they can answer through…
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The Early Years: Exploring Systems
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes a lesson that connects across several early childhood standards, including engineering design.
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Scope on the Skies: A Year in Time
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses the history of the development of various calendars.
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The Early Years: A Progression of Learning
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue offers an activity in which children explore the properties of ceramic clay, learn related vocabulary, and…
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The Early Years: Integrating Design
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes an activity to engage children in designing a system to move water (or marbles) from one location…
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The Early Years: About the Weather
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes an activity where students indirectly document local weather by counting outdoor clothing types…
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The Early Years: Documenting Discoveries
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes how to engage students in long-term observation and data collection as part of caring for a living…
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The Early Years: Blowing Bubbles
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has children observing the formation of foam and exploring the properties of foam using sight and touch.
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The Early Years: The STEM of Inquiry
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes a STEM activity that includes designing and using a tool.
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The Early Years: Are They Getting It?
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses formative assessment.
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