Physics Is Fun, Physics Is Important, and Physics Belongs in the Early Childhood Curriculum.

Sprung, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ526456

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Publication Date: 1996

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Physics Is Fun, Physics Is Important, and Physics Belongs in the Early Childhood Curriculum.

Sprung, Barbara

Young Children, v51 n5 p29-33 Jul 1996

Discusses the importance of science education in early childhood education and describes different approaches in incorporating physics into the preschool curriculum. Provides examples of experiments and encourages parent participation in children's science activities. Concludes by looking at science as an equity issue and emphasizes that science is for everyone. (MOK)

Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Curriculum Design, Early Childhood Education, Learning Activities, Parent Participation, Physics, Problem Solving, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction

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Language: English

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