Although young children are "natural scientists," the adults in young children' s lives play critical support roles for setting the foundations of early science and engineering learning. The presentation reviews a framework that we adapted from the new framework for K-12 science education (NRC, 2012) that helps adults both "see" and support young children in their goal-directed science and engineering explorations, investigations and problem solving. The archived Q&A with the presenter is available under "Resource Link". Presenter: Daryl Greenfield, Applied Development Psychologist and Professor of Psychology & Pediatrics, University of Miami, FL.
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Developmental stage:
- Birth-5
Setting:
- Center/Preschool
- Home
Topic:
- Science
- Engineering
Language:
- English