Chapter 8: Science

Students will:

  • Explain how children’s natural curiosity and exploration build the foundation for science curriculum
  • Justify the importance of active, hands-on science experiences
  • Describe the foundations in science that high-quality early childhood education programs support
  • Discuss how the environment supports children’s continual investigation of the natural world
  • Identify ways teachers can support children’s scientific inquiry and investigation
  • Summarize ways to engage caregivers in science curriculum

Chapters:

  • 8.1: Introduction
  • 8.2: Guiding Principles for Supporting Science
  • 8.3: Environmental Factors in Supporting Science
  • 8.4: Understanding the Foundation
  • 8.5: Engaging Caregivers
  • 8.6: Conclusion

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Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education Copyright © by Erin Jones, EdS, ECSE, MBA. All Rights Reserved.

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