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Direct linkEshach, Haim; Fried, Michael N. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2005
This essay considers the question of why we should teach science to K-2. After initial consideration of two traditional reasons for studying science, six assertions supporting the idea that even small children should be exposed to science are given. These are, in order: (1) Children naturally enjoy observing and thinking about nature. (2) Exposing…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Student Attitudes, Scientific Concepts, Primary Education
