Teaching Science to Preschoolers (9.3)

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Young children develop foundational competence in science long before they begin formal schooling.

true

Accurate predictions are very important in early childhood science.

false

An investigation should always answer a child’s question(s).

false

Decide which of the following statements about classifying is NOT correct:

Teachers typically need to prod children to sort objects; they do not do so naturally.

Science is a personal, isolated activity.

false

Children learn more and can apply their knowledge in new situations when you explain why they might want to do something.

true

Describe an activity that an early childhood professional could provide that would help children make predictions.