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Introduction to Syllabus and Required Readings Diagnostic Assessment

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Seed Germination

Chapter 3: Doing Experiments Like a Scientist
Miele, E. (2011). Doing Science with Children. 2nd Edition. Dubuque: Kendall-Hunt -- Chapter 3 “Doing Experiments Like a Scientist”: Page 23-31 Paul Fleischman, P. (2004). Seedfolks. New York: Harperteen.

Learning in the Field -- Trip to Museums

Chapter 1: Planning for Science Learning in the Field
Miele, E. and J.D. Adams. (2010). Science Safaris in New York City: Informal Science Expeditions for Children, Parents and Teachers. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt. -- Chapter 1 “Planning for Science Learning in the Field”: Pages 2-9 and Pages 15-16
Chapter 2: Museums
Miele, E. and J.D. Adams. (2010). Science Safaris in New York City: Informal Science Expeditions for Children, Parents and Teachers. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt. -- Chapter 2 "Museums”: Pages 25-28

Nutrition and Cells

Chapter 1: Why Teach Inquiry Science: Pages 3-10
Miele, E. (2011). Doing Science with Children. 2nd Edition. Dubuque: Kendall-Hunt. Chapter 1 “Why Teach Inquiry Science: Pages 3-10

National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)

Oobleck

Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss (Illustrator)
Call Number: Juvenile Collection ; PZ8 .G326 Bar2 (3 copies available)
ISBN: 0394900758
Publication Date: 1949-10-12
In this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, join Bartholomew Cubbins in Dr. Seuss's classic tale of one king's magical mishap. Bored with rain, sun, fog, and snow, King Derwin of Didd summons his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. What he gets is a storm of sticky green globs called Oobleck, which soon causes a royal mess. But with the assistance of the wise page boy Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the biggest problems. From the Hardcover edition.

Bartholomew and The Oobleck (FlipHTML)
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Bartholomew and The Oobleck (pdf)

Citation: Regional Water Authority. (2022, Mar 15) Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss Read Aloud with music by Water Science Educator, Lisa DiFrancesco. URL: https://youtu.be/0OJ1BlDA-qw

Earth Formation and Assessment 1

National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) DAILY DO

DAILY DO Why Do Earthquakes Occur Where They Do?

Density

Science Buddies 15 Density Science Experiments

Magnetism & Electricity

Force and Motion

“Modeling Energy” by Delaney Carone, Ashley Perkins, and Catherine Scott
National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Science and Children—January/February 2023 (Volume 60, Issue 3) “Modeling Energy” by Delaney Carone, Ashley Perkins, and Catherine Scott, pages 34-37
https://www.nsta.org/science-and-children/science-and-children-januaryfebruary-2023/modeling-energy

Organisms and Dissection and Assessment 2

Earthworms and Light: Do Worms Prefer Darkness?”
Education.com, Inc, a division of IXL Learning “…Earthworms and Light: Do Worms Prefer Darkness?” https://www.education.com/science-fair/article/earthworms-and-light/

Presentations

Learning in the Field: Trip to Plum(b) Beach

Chapter 1: Planning for Science Learning in the Field
Miele, E. and J.D. Adams. (2010). Science Safaris in New York City: Informal Science Expeditions for Children, Parents and Teachers. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt. -- Chapter 1 “Planning for Science Learning in the Field”: Pages 2-9 and Pages 15-16
Chapter 8: Beaches
Miele, E. and J.D. Adams. (2010). Science Safaris in New York City: Informal Science Expeditions for Children, Parents and Teachers. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt. -- Chapter 8 “Beaches" Pages 167-170 and Page 178

GSCI 3050: Natural Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education: Schedule with Course Materials

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