[Early Childhood Education 01] • STEM Learning With Young Children by Counsell, Shelly -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Why STEM? Why Early Childhood? Why Now? Definitions Why STEM? Why Early Childhood? Why Now? Organization of This Book 1. Why Use Ramps and Pathways?

Research and Theoretical Foundation for Ramps and Pathways The Inquiry Teaching Model Addressing Standards in Ramps and Pathways Conclusion

2. Implementing Ramps and Pathways in the Classroom

Preparing the Environment for R&P Introducing Ramps to Children Teacher Intervention Appendix 2.1: Ramp Relationships Appendix 2.2: Using Questions

3. Physical Science Content and Inquiry

What Is Science? Next Generation Science Standards and Research Physical Science and the Inquiry Teaching Model Science Process Skills Physical Science Content Conclusion Appendix 3.1: Definitions of Physical Science Terms

4. Ramps and Pathways Promote Communication Development

Communication Is a Central STEM Practice Conclusion

5. Using Ramps in Diverse Learning Communities

Engaging Diverse Learners as Full Participants in Science Learning Creating Early Science Opportunities for Diverse Learners Accommodating Developmental Considerations During Science Activities Conclusion

6. Ramps and Pathways and STEM + Literacy

A Place for STEM in the Kindergarten and Primary Classroom A Sampling of Ramp Activity Challenges Building One-Piece Ramps: Various Heights Building One-Piece Ramps: Various Objects Building One-Piece Ramps: Various Spheres Connecting Ramp Sections Building a Ramp with a Jump or a Drop Using Multiple Pieces of Ramp Sections Within a Confined Area Building Ramps with Hills Building Within an Irregularly Shaped, Confined Area Building Vertical Ramps Within a Small Confined Area Building Ramps with a Fulcrum and Balance Mathematics Within Ramps and Pathways The Synergy of STEM and Literacy: A Personal Story Conclusion

7. Assessment

What Is Assessment? Types and/or Purposes of Assessment Research and Assessment Assessment and the Inquiry Teaching Model What to Assess How to Assess Conclusion Appendix 7.1: Ramps & Pathways Checklist Appendix 7.2: Observational Record: R&P Constructions Appendix 7.3: Learning Record: Engineering Behaviors Appendix 7.4: Learning Record: Science Content Knowledge Appendix 7.5: Engineering Habits of Mind Outcomes

8. Ramps and Pathways Professional Development: Creating Early STEM Communities of Practice

R&P Introductory Workshop Sustaining Professional Development Within Science Communities of Practice Sustaining Change

References Index About the Authors

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