There is strong evidence in recent brain research for why 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 ...
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There is strong evidence in recent brain research for why 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.
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Add this copy of Big Science for Growing Minds: Constructivist to cart. $13.68, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Industries rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miami, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Teachers College Press.
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Very good. Ex-library. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 179 p. Contains: Halftones, black & white, Diagrams, Figures. Early Childhood Education. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2011006670 Type of material Book Personal name Brooks, Jacqueline Grennon. Main title Big science for growing minds: constructivist classrooms for young thinkers / Jacqueline Grennon Brooks; foreword by Doris Pronin Fromberg. Published/Created New York: Teachers College Press, c2011. Description xi, 179 p. : ill.; 26 cm. ISBN 9780807751954 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0807751952 (pbk. : alk. paper) LC classification LB1139.5. S35 B76 2011 Contents Young scientists with growing ideas--A constructivist view of learning--Learning to care and caring to learn--Science as disciplined wonder--Science learning within family, community, and nature--Science of learning--Liberty and science for all--Negotiating the science curriculum--Unifying science concepts--Unifying concepts: the physical environment--Unifying concepts: the living environment--Science in the shopping cart: a chemistry unit--Water, soil, sand, and salt: an earth science unit--Putting it all together. LC Subjects Science--Study and teaching (Early childhood) Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-171) and index. Series Early childhood education series Early childhood education series (Teachers College Press) Dewey class no. 372.35/044 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn703104546
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Halftones, black & white, Diagrams, Figures. Early Childhood Education. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.
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Good. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).
