Science Adventures: Nature Activities for Young Children - Softcover

Sherwood, Elizabeth; Williams, Robert A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0876590156 ISBN 13: 9780876590157

Publisher: Gryphon House, 2008

Synopsis

With more than 125 activities, Science Adventures opens up a world of exploration through nature activities in urban, suburban, or rural settings. From Big Step Measuring and Rocks That Write to The Ant Restaurant and How Far Can You Squeeze a Squirt?, the engaging activities in Science Adventures make exploring the environment fun and easy!

The authors have adapted the kindergarten science standards set by the National Academy of Sciences to make them developmentally appropriate for preschool children. Each chapter focuses on one of these standards, and the activities within each chapter progress from simple to more complex. Many of the activities feature suggestions for including families, adaptations for English language learners, modifications for children with special needs, or appropriate ways to use technology with young children. The activities also incorporate assessment components and ways to relate topics across curriculum areas.

Chapters Include:

• Looking, Listening, and Learning: The Beginning of Science
• Ramps, Wheels, and Wings: Learning About the Physical World
• Bugs, Birds, and Blossoms: Learning About Living Things
• Soils, Shadows, and Sunshine: Learning About Earth and Weather
• Weighing, Working, and Watching: The Tools of Science

About this title

About the Author:

Elizabeth Sherwood, Ed.D., is a regular contributor to the science section of Children and Families, a quarterly magazine for teachers published by the National Head Start Association. She has worked with both teachers and young children in a variety of early childhood settings, including early childhood special education, childcare, and state-funded pre-kindergarten. Robert Williams is the author of numerous books and articles addressing early childhood science and environmental education. He is in demand as a speaker and has traveled and conducted workshops throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Australia. He has also been a frequent guest on radio and television programs where he discusses science and environmental issues. Robert Rockwell is the author of numerous books and articles addressing early childhood topics, including science education, language and literacy, fitness and nutrition, and parent involvement. He has conducted workshops throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. He has been a frequent guest on radio and television programs advocating for young children and their caregivers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gryphon House
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0876590156
• ISBN 13: 9780876590157
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272