Science experiences for the early childhood years - Softcover

Harlan, Jean Durgin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0675201187 ISBN 13: 9780675201186

Publisher: C.E. Merrill Pub. Co, 1984

Synopsis

Updated to reflect the National Science Education Standards, this leading text, takes a hands-on approach to science learning by providing a solid theoretical foundation and many practical activities. A truly unique quality of the text is the science-concept-based units that offer teachers a way to integrate science knowledge and processes into the whole curriculum (including art, math, music, creative movement, creative thinking, community, and family relations).

About this title

From the Publisher:

This text embeds a truly integrated approach by (1) closing the gap between teachers' efforts and children's experiences and (2) interweaving science and other curricular areas to create a more harmonious educational experience. Incorporating the latest research in the field, the Sixth Edition combines what future teachers learn about how young children think and feel with learning activities suited to those characteristics.

From the Back Cover:

This book emphasizes that effective science teaching holistically engages children emotionally, as well as intellectually, physically, and socially. It strengthens children's need for active involvement in knowledge building, with clear conceptual goals and appropriate adult guidance to yield valid learning. Current psychological, educational and brain research. Demonstrates the relevance of specific concept-building activities to AAAS Benchmark Standards for science education. For Educators and School Administrators in science in early childhood and elementary schools.

About this edition

• Publisher: C.E. Merrill Pub. Co
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0675201187
• ISBN 13: 9780675201186
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 253