Hi,
I taught undergrad and grad courses in early childhood and elementary science teaching at Wheelock College for many years up until this past spring. I am merely adding to what Peggy suggested as she's given a great start. My suggestions have worked well for me--many might seem dated but I am of the firm belief that there is relatively little that is new in how to teach science at this level. Some might seem simplistic for grad students but I've found that what works for undergrads in science teaching/learning also usually works for grad students as most adults have little if any schooling in science teaching in the early years. Please note too that I am biased as I have worked closely with a number of these authors. So, here are some of the readings taken from a recent syllabus. Please feel free to ask specific questions about any of these suggestions. Good luck!
Text: Worth, K. and Grollman, S. (2003). Worms, shadows, and whirlpools: Science in the early childhood classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Chaille, C. & Britain, L. (2003). The young child as scientist: A constructivist approach to early childhood science education (3nd Ed.). New York: Longman.
Articles/chapters:
Collected papers from an early childhood science conference held in 2010:
http://ecrp.illinois.edu/beyond/seed/index.html
Chapter 2: "What Children Gain by Learning Through Inquiry," by Hubert Dyasi from National Science Foundation. (1999). Foundations, Volume 2: Inquiry: Thoughts, Views and Strategies for the K-5 Classroom. Available: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/nsf99148/start.htm
"Why Preschool Shouldn't Be Like School," by Alison Gopnik at http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2011/03/why_preschool_shouldnt_be_like_school.html
Chapter 5: "Lessons Learned: Addressing Common Misconceptions About Inquiry" from National Science Foundation. (1999). Foundations, Volume 2: Inquiry: Thoughts, Views and Strategies for the K-5 Classroom. Available at: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/nsf99148/start.htm
Forman, G. (1996). "Helping Children Ask Good Questions." Available at: http://www.asfg.mx/images/temp/asomex-forman-HelpingChildrenAskGoodQuestions.pdf
Fitzsimmons, P. & Goldhaber, J. (January, 1997). Siphons, pumps and missile launchers: Inquiry at the water tables. Science and Children, 16-19, 42. National Science Teachers Association
The NAEYC Joint (with the Fred Rogers Center at St. Vincent's College) Position Statement: Technology and interactive media as tools in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age eight. http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PS_technology_WEB2.pdf
Harlen, W. 2001. (2nd edition). Primary Science: Taking the Plunge. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Educational Books.
Hoisington, C., Chalufour, I., Winokur, J. & Clark-Chiarelli, N. (2014). Promoting children's science inquiry and learning through water investigations. Young Children, 69(4), 72-79.
Hoisington, C. and Winokur, J. (2015). Tools of science inquiry that support life science investigations. Science and Children 52(6), 24-25.
Hoisington, C. and Winokur, J. (2015). Gimme an 'E:' Seven strategies for supporting the E in young children's STEM learning. Science and Children 53(1), 44-51.
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Jeff Winokur
Needham MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-23-2019 09:53 AM
From: Lauren Solarski
Subject: Science Textbook/ Resources?
Curious if anyone has a favorite Science textbook for teachers working with ages 0-8 in a master's level course. Also seeking good articles, websites, and videos (already found some great resources in the Science Interest group!). Thanks!
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Lauren Solarski, MS
Math Coach & PD Facilitator, Early Math Collaborative
Instructor, Teacher Education and Child Development
Doctoral Fellow, Erikson Institute and Loyola University
Chicago, IL
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