Exploring water with young children

Book

Exploring water with young children / Ingrid Chalufour and Karen Worth.

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, 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
ISBN: 9781929610549
Physical Description: 129 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Publisher: St. Paul, Minn. : Redleaf Press, ©2005.

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.