Spotlight on Young Children: Exploring Science
Exploring Science
Published on 23. May 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-928896-94-4 (ISBN)
Description
Children's early science experiences are the foundation for future science learning and comprehension-throughout their school years and life. This collection of articles from NAEYC's journal Young Children showcases how to support children's science explorations from infancy through age 8.
The authors offer ideas for creating science-rich environments and promoting young learners' investigations and discovery. The articles describe teaching approaches and child-guided experiences that introduce children to scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas in the physical, life, and earth and space sciences, and in engineering, technology, and applications of science.
The authors offer ideas for creating science-rich environments and promoting young learners' investigations and discovery. The articles describe teaching approaches and child-guided experiences that introduce children to scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas in the physical, life, and earth and space sciences, and in engineering, technology, and applications of science.
Reviews / Votes
"Spotlight on Young Children: Exploring Science shows what exceptional science teaching looks like in action for all young children. It is an outstanding resource that will provide guidance for both novice and experienced teachers as they engage children in rich, in-depth investigations."- Elizabeth A. Sherwood, Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville "Whether touching cicada shells, looking closely at sand, or rolling balls on ramps, the children in the examples actively build scientific knowledge and skills as they use reading, writing, and measuring to record what they notice and discussion to reflect on those observations. The study guide section-a series of questions and follow-up activities-will help you reflect on and strengthen your practices." - Peggy Ashbrook, preschool science teacher and author of Science Is Simple: Over 250 Activities for Preschoolers "As demonstrated in the collection of articles in this book, active sensory exploration integrated with the arts across disciplines encourages habits of mind that empower children to investigate, make connections to their world, and become problem solvers and lifelong learners." - Lori A. Phillips, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
89 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 206 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-928896-94-4 (9781928896944)
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Person
Amy Shillady is journal editor for NAEYC's award-winning Young Children. She facilitates the peer review process, performs developmental editing of articles, and serves as the primary editor for journal columns. Amy also edits selected NAEYC Spotlight Series books.
Leah Schoenberg Muccio was editorial associate at NAEYC.
Leah Schoenberg Muccio was editorial associate at NAEYC.
Content
Introduction / Peggy Ashbrook and Ingrid Chalufour
Science in the Air / Sherrie Bosse, Gera Jacobs, and Tara Lynn Anderson-Topete
Toddlers' Scientific Explorations: Encounters with Insects / Lauren Foster Shaffer,Ellen Hall, and Mary Lynch
STEM Comes to Preschool / Sally Moomaw and Jaumall A. Davis
Science Education for Preschoolers through Gardening and Nature-Based Play / Alyse C. Hachey and Deanna L. Butler
Young Thinkers in Motion: Problem Solving and Physics in Preschool / Julia Stoll, Ashley Yeagley Hamilton, Emilie Oxley, Angela Mitroff Eastman, and Rachael Brent
Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom Strategies for the Young Scientist / Ann Gadzikowski
Supporting the Scientific Thinking and Inquiry of Toddlers and Preschoolers through Play / Maria L. Hamlin and Debora B. Wisneski
Integrating Science Inquiry with Reading and Writing in Kindergarten / Helen Patrick, Panayota Mantzicopoulos, and Ala Samarapungavan
Science Learning in Out-of-School Time: Family Engagement Activities and Resources / Elizabeth O. Crawford, Emily T. Heaton, Karen Heslop, and Kassandra Kixmiller
Kindergartners Investigate Rocks and Sand: Addressing Multiple Learning Styles through an Inquiry-Based Approach / Uchenna Ogu and Suzie Reynard Schmidt
Books to Investigate: Children's Literature with Science Themes / Holly Bohart
The Role of Science Standards in Early Education / Linda Froschauer
Resources for Exploring Science with Young Children
Reflecting, Discussing, and Exploring: Questions and Follow-Up Activities
Science in the Air / Sherrie Bosse, Gera Jacobs, and Tara Lynn Anderson-Topete
Toddlers' Scientific Explorations: Encounters with Insects / Lauren Foster Shaffer,Ellen Hall, and Mary Lynch
STEM Comes to Preschool / Sally Moomaw and Jaumall A. Davis
Science Education for Preschoolers through Gardening and Nature-Based Play / Alyse C. Hachey and Deanna L. Butler
Young Thinkers in Motion: Problem Solving and Physics in Preschool / Julia Stoll, Ashley Yeagley Hamilton, Emilie Oxley, Angela Mitroff Eastman, and Rachael Brent
Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom Strategies for the Young Scientist / Ann Gadzikowski
Supporting the Scientific Thinking and Inquiry of Toddlers and Preschoolers through Play / Maria L. Hamlin and Debora B. Wisneski
Integrating Science Inquiry with Reading and Writing in Kindergarten / Helen Patrick, Panayota Mantzicopoulos, and Ala Samarapungavan
Science Learning in Out-of-School Time: Family Engagement Activities and Resources / Elizabeth O. Crawford, Emily T. Heaton, Karen Heslop, and Kassandra Kixmiller
Kindergartners Investigate Rocks and Sand: Addressing Multiple Learning Styles through an Inquiry-Based Approach / Uchenna Ogu and Suzie Reynard Schmidt
Books to Investigate: Children's Literature with Science Themes / Holly Bohart
The Role of Science Standards in Early Education / Linda Froschauer
Resources for Exploring Science with Young Children
Reflecting, Discussing, and Exploring: Questions and Follow-Up Activities