Big Science for Growing Minds
Constructivist Classrooms for Young Thinkers

Jacqueline Grennon Brooks (Author)

9780807751954

Paperback / softback, published 10 June 2011

192 pages
24.8 x 17.5 x 1.2 cm, 0.38 kg

Strong evidence from recent brain research shows that the intentional teaching of science is crucial in early childhood. Big Science for Growing Minds describes a groundbreaking curriculum that invites readers to rethink science education through a set of unifying concepts or “big ideas.” Using an integrated learning approach, the author shows teachers how to use readily available, low-cost items to create a safe classroom setting that fosters hands-on learning and exploration of real-life problems. The text includes classroom activities that connect science learning to mathematics, technology, art, and literacy.