Big science for growing minds
Subtitle: constructivist classrooms for young thinkers
By: Jacqueline Grennon Brooks ; foreword by Doris Pronin Fromberg
Series: Early childhood education series; Early childhood education series (Teachers College Press)
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 179
ISBN-13: 9780807751954
Subjects: Science; Study and teaching (Early childhood)
Description: Synopsis: Strong evidence from recent brain research shows that the intentional teaching of science is crucial in early childhood. Big Science for Growing Minds describes a groundbreaking curriculum that invites readers to rethink science education through a set of unifying concepts or "big ideas." Using an integrated learning approach, the author shows teachers how to use readily available, low-cost items to create a safe classroom setting that fosters hands-on learning and exploration of real-life problems. The text includes classroom activities that connect science learning to mathematics, technology, art, and literacy. Book Features: Shows teachers how to address fundamental biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth science concepts using easy-to-find objects. Describes constructivist learning environments that are aligned with emerging data on brain development. Includes guidance for adopting approaches and instructional strategies consistent with NSTA, NSES, and NAEYC guidelines.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Young scientists with growing ideas; title: A constructivist view of learning; title: Learning to care and caring to learn; title: Science as disciplined wonder; title: Science learning within family, community, and nature; title: Science of learning; title: Liberty and science for all; title: Negotiating the science curriculum; title: Unifying science concepts; title: Unifying concepts : the physical environment; title: Unifying concepts : the living environment; title: Science in the shopping cart : a chemistry unit; title: Water, soil, sand, and salt : an earth science unit; title: Putting it all together.