| Science Is Simple: Over 250 Activities for Children 3-6 Contributor(s): Ashbrook, Peggy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0876592728 ISBN-13: 9780876592724 Publisher: Gryphon House OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: This comprehensive resource gives teachers learning objectives, items for discovery, related books and follow-up activities to interest their students to help them teach simple science concepts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) - Education | Elementary |
| Dewey: 372.35 |
| LCCN: 2002155622 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.55 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Science Is Simple contains 250 activities spanning 39 kid-pleasing science concepts. From magnets to bubbles, insects to volcanoes, there are experiments to interest each and every child. Budding scientists will "have a ball" learning about objects in motion or feeling the texture of their own homemade paper. Future astronauts will immerse themselves in making a rocket ship and watching it blast off Children will be captivated as they learn about science and the role it plays in their everyday lives. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ashbrook, Peggy: - Peggy Ashbrook has been teaching science to preschoolers since 1988 when she became a registered family home childcare provider. Based on her experiences as a parent, family home childcare provider, and preschool teacher, Peggy developed and teaches a preschool science course to introduce two-, three-, and four-year-old children to scientific inquiry. Her goal is to encourage children to wonder and to look for answers themselves. She conducts workshops for teachers who work with young children to promote teaching science in their classrooms. |
