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Talking and doing science in the early years : a practical guide for ages 2-7 /

Tunnicliffe, Sue Dale.

Talking and doing science in the early years : a practical guide for ages 2-7 / - Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2013. - xi, 192 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

About the book -- Background to early years science -- Resources, language and skills for everyday science -- Living things : ourselves -- Other living things : animals -- Other living things : plants -- Other living things : fungi, bacteria and algae -- Forces : pushes and pulls -- Structures -- Changes -- Materials -- The built environment -- Outside : the natural environment: soils, sky, weather.

Young children are intuitive scientists, exploring their world through observation, questioning and investigations. Why is it then that so many of us as adults feel that we lack scientific knowledge and how does this subconsciously affect the provision, experiences and opportunities we provide for young children who are starting their scientific journey?

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Science--Study and teaching (Early childhood)
Science--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--Great Britain.
Early childhood education--Great Britain.

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