Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Many of you are familiar with the S.T.E.M. acronym and
the encouragement by industry and education professionals to enhance learning
experiences in each content area. In this series of blogs, we will take a look
at activities that engage young children in S.T.E.M.!
Science and Preschoolers Preschool-age children are inquisitive and open-minded, perfect traits for budding young
scientists! Science at a preschool level is a lot of fun; kids are truly
mesmerized by chemical reactions, love exploring nature, and jump to build
things. And as a bonus you don’t have to get into the hard explanations of what
is happening; let observations speak for themselves. ~Ana Dziengel, Babble
Dabble Do: Ideas for Imaginative Families
Kindergarten Science Much
of the same principles apply to science for children who are kindergarten
age--in Kindergarten, children continue to be inquisitive and open-minded. These are characteristics that can prove to
be ripe for scientific exploration!
Try one of these science activities for Kindergarteners
provided by education.com
Early Elementary Science Tips As
children move into the early elementary years, their thinking and ability to
conceptualize scientific concepts begin to get more sophisticated. They start to understand the reasons behind
the POP! Fizz! or WOW! of a science experiment.
Take a look at an excerpt from DuPage Children's Museum's very own Up! Up! and
Away! Flight Camp
Want to know more about science for all ages? Take a look
at what is informing teachers and professionals. The Next Generation Science
Standards are backed by the latest research and science learning concepts. www.nextgenscience.org
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