Squishy, Squashy Sponges: Early Childhood Unit Teacher Guide (Big Science for Little Hands)
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (902 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 188382236X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 129 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Terrific Science Press is the publishing arm of Miami University (Ohio) Center for Chemistry Education. CCE brings chemistry and companion sciences to life for teachers, parents, and students at all levels, encouraging them to work together to solve scientific challenges, think critically, and use their powers of observation.
* 16 squishy, squashy activities with sponges, including matching, sorting, sponge printing, and soaking up water * Based on the four phases of the learning cycle: awareness, exploration, inquiry, and application * Cross-curricular activities in literature, drama, writing, art, biology, and cooking * Information for teachers on early childhood process skills, learning cycles, and inquiry-based science * Ages 3-6 Big Science for Little Hands Features: * Provides the foundation for a lifetime of science learning both in and out of school * Helps preschool-age children develop developmentally-appropriate process skills such as observing, communicating, comparing, measuring, and organizing * Provides experiences with materials and events from childrens' everyday world * Reinforces prior knowledge and offers new information to build upon that knowledge
"Great for Scientific Thinking!" according to J. Kimball. I have used this book for the past two years to begin my science instruction for the school year. I teach first grade, and although the book is written for preschool-age children, it is very easily adapted for older students. The lessons are organized into developmentally appropriate concepts for young children: exploration, inquiry, guided inquiry, application, cross-curricular ac. teachermama said Excellent Early Childhood Resource. There aren't enough quality science resources out there for early childhood educators. This book does an excellent job of teaching preschoolers about science in a fun, engaging way! Definitely recommend this book!. "Wonderful resource and planning tool." according to iMom. Really nice guide for lessons on Sponges. Interesting activity ideas and useful notes of sidebar info. I am excited to implement in classroom.
Terrific Science Press is the publishing arm of Miami University (Ohio) Center for Chemistry Education. . CCE brings chemistry and companion sciences to life for teachers, parents, and students at all levels, encouraging them to work together to solve scientific challenges, think critically, and use their powers of observation