Math and science investigations : helping young learners make big discoveries / Sally Anderson and the Vermont Center for the Book.
By: Anderson, Sally
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Contributor(s): Vermont Center for the Book [issuing body.].
Lewisville, NC, USA : Gryphon House, Inc., ©2012Description: 191 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.Content type: text ISBN: 9780876593882.Subject(s): Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- Activity programs | Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- Activity programsDDC classification: 372.35/An23 Grade School
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-187) and indexes.
Introduction -- Measurement, data collection, and graphic representation -- More than counting -- Out and about -- Shapes and spaces -- Exploring spaces (and places!) -- What comes next? -- Growing and changing -- Same and different -- Making it work.
"Young children are naturally interested in the patterns and processes occurring in the world around them. They are beginning to learn about the changes happening each day, month, and season. They are starting to ask questions about the environment and world beyond. They are anxious to explore the creatures in their own backyard. 'Math and Science Investigations' supports young children?s natural curiosity and encourages them to explore what happens around them. Hands-on investigations help children learn the skills, concepts, and standards of mathematics, science, language, and literacy? all at the same time? using some of their favorite books. Themes include: Exploring Spaces (and Places!); What Comes Next?; Out and About; and Growing and Changing"--Cover page 4.
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