Spaceship Earth and Beyond
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- July 7, 2021
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Course Information Young children can begin to understand ideas related to earth and space skills. This online course:revolves around inquiry-based learning to engage preschoolers in developmentally appropriate critical thinking about earth materials and objects in the skywhat happens during changes in the earth and skyand how to care for their environment. Learn to guide children's scientific thinking about light, shadows, sun and rainbows. Funding for this 2-hour training course was generously provided through a grant by The Boeing Company.
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