A sense of wonder : science in early childhood education /: science in early childhood education. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jenny Aitken, Jan Hunt, Elizabeth Roy, Bess Sajfar and Sally Featherstone.
• Authors: Aitken, Jenny; Hunt, Jan; Roy, Elizabeth; Sajfar, Bess; Featherstone, Sally
• Contents: ""Cover""; ""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Foreword""; ""Contents""; ""Chapter 1: What is science?""; ""What is the place of science in the early years?""; ""What is science?""; ""Science in the Early Years Foundation Stage""; ""Scientific learning areas""; ""Process skills used in science""; ""Chapter 2: Connecting science to the Early Years Foundation Stage""; ""The EYFS framework""; ""The themes, principles and practices of the EYFS""; ""The early learning goals""; ""Chapter 3: How to support a childâ€?s sense of wonder""; ""Intentional teaching""; ""Developing dispositions for learning"" ""Enquiry-based learning""""Planning for scientific enquiry""; ""Approaches to learning""; ""Putting theory into practice""; ""Documenting childrenâ€?s learning""; ""Chapter 4: Creating inspiring spaces for science""; ""Our changing world""; ""Science across the curriculum""; ""Scientific resources to support enquiry""; ""Creating aesthetically pleasing environments""; ""Using real resources""; ""Safety considerations""; ""Chapter 5: Biological science""; ""Biological science in the early years""; ""Plants""; ""Animals""; ""The human body""; ""Chapter 6: Physical science"" ""Physical science in the early years""""The nature of materials""; ""Physical change""; ""Chemical change""; ""Forces and movement of objects""; ""Energy""; ""Chapter 7: Earth science""; ""Earth science in the early years""; ""Water""; ""Rocks""; ""Soils""; ""Mud""; ""Sand""; ""Day and night""; ""Weather and seasons""; ""Chapter 8: Environmental science""; ""Environmental science in the early years""; ""Forest Schools""; ""Experiences for children from birth to 3 years""; ""Experiences for children from 4 to 5 years""; ""Composting""; ""Worm farming""
• Publisher Details: London : Featherston Education
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 372.35; Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood); Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- Activity programs; EDUCATION -- Elementary; Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood); Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- Activity programs; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781472913418; 1472913418
• Related ISBNs: 9781472913401
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed August 25, 2015).
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