Spaceship Earth and Beyond

Type
Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

Using inquiry-based learning, engage preschoolers in developmentally appropriate critical thinking about earth and objects in the sky, what happens during changes in the earth and sky and how children demonstrate care for the environment. Learn to guide children’s scientific thinking about light, shadows, sun and rainbows.

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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