Exploring water with young children

Chalufour, Ingrid. (Author). Worth, Karen. (Added Author).

Summary: Looking at science in a new way, Exploring Water with Young Children focuses children's explorations to help deepen their understanding of water and its properties-including concepts related to water's flow, appearance and effect on objects. The third unit in the Young Scientist Series (written for use with children 3 to 5 years of age) , this field-tested curriculum supports the early development of important science inquiry skills such as questioning, investigating, discussing and formulating ideas and theories.

Record details

ISBN: 1929610548 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781929610549 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
129 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Publisher: St. Paul, Minn. : Redleaf Press, c2005.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Lemonade stand : excerpts from a teacher's journal -- Getting ready -- Open exploration : transition from open exploration to focused exploration -- Focused exploration : flow -- Focused exploration : drops -- Focused exploration : sinking and floating -- Extension activities -- Resources -- Science teaching -- Observation and assessment -- Essential information -- Materials -- Involving families -- Books and web sites -- Appendices -- Children's respresentations of water -- Classroom environment checklist -- Guidelines for creating documentation panels -- Observation record -- Document annotation -- Learning record -- Outcomes charts.