Science Curriculum for Young Children

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Chille, C & Britain, L (1997) "Chapter 2: A Constructivist Curriculum Model for Science" (pp21-31) "Chapter 5:How can I make it move?" (pp75-104)
In The Young Child as Scientist: A Constructivist Approach to Early Childhood Science Education.

Science Goals for Young Children

Developing Positive Attitudes Towards Science

Process of Doing Science

Learning Science Content

Components of Doing Science in the Classroom

What does the child bring?

Role of the Teacher

The Physical Environment

Choice of Activities

Integration with other Subjects