I Wonder - Science in the Early Childhood Classroom
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- July 7, 2021
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Overview
Course Information Science should be an interactive experience with children going through the scientific process and making discoveries. This online course offers a pathway for developing a plan to enhance a classroom science center with ideas of exciting and meaningful science experiences for preschool children within four different areas of science:Life ScienceHealth SciencePhysical ScienceEarth and Space and Environmental ScienceFunding for this 2-hour training course was provided by the Workforce Solutions as part of their Early Care and Education Quality Improvement initiative.
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