| Description |
xii, 644 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; cm |
| Contents |
Sect. 1. Concept Development in Mathematics and Science. Unit 1. How Concepts Develop. Unit 2. How Concepts Are Acquired. Unit 3. Promoting Young Children's Concept Development through Problem Solving. Unit 4. Assessing the Child's Developmental Level. Unit 5. The Basics of Science. Unit 6. How Young Scientists Use Concepts. Unit 7. Planning for Science -- Sect. 2. Fundamental Concepts and Skills. Unit 8. One-to-One Correspondence. Unit 9. Number Sense and Counting. Unit 10. Logic and Classifying. Unit 11. Comparing. Unit 12. Early Geometry: Shape. Unit 13. Early Geometry: Spatial Sense. Unit 14. Parts and Wholes. Unit 15. Language and Concept Formation. Unit 16. Fundamental Concepts in Science -- Sect. 3. Applying Fundamental Concepts, Attitudes, and Skills. Unit 17. Ordering, Seriation, and Patterning. Unit 18. Measurement: Volume, Weight, Length, and Temperature. Unit 19. Measurement: Time. Unit 20. Interpreting Data Using Graphs. Unit 21. Applications of Fundamental Concepts in Preprimary Science. Unit 22. Integrating the Curriculum through Dramatic Play and Thematic Units and Projects -- Sect. 4. Symbols and Higher-Level Activities. Unit 23. Symbols. Unit 24. Groups and Symbols. Unit 25. Higher-Level Activities and Concepts. Unit 26. Higher-Level Activities Used in Science Units and Activities -- Sect. 5. Mathematics Concepts and Operations for the Primary Grades. Unit 27. Operations with Whole Numbers. Unit 28. Patterns. Unit 29. Fractions. Unit 30. Numbers above 10 and Place Value. Unit 31. Geometry, Data Collection, and Algebraic Thinking. Unit 32. Measurement with Standard Units -- Sect. 6. Using Skills, Concepts, and Attitudes for Scientific Investigations in the Primary Grades. Unit 33. Overview of Primary Science. Unit 34. Life Science. Unit 35. Physical Science. Unit 36. Earth and Space Science. Unit 37. Environmental Awareness. Unit 38. Health and Nutrition -- Sect. 7. The Math and Science Environment. Unit 39. Materials and Resources for Math and Science. Unit 40. Math and Science in Action. Unit 41. Math and Science in the Home. App. A. Developmental Assessment Tasks -- App. B. Children's Books, Software, and Web Sites with Math and Science Concepts -- App. C. Code of Practice on Use of Animals in Schools |
| Summary |
Focuses on the integration of mathematics and science with other subject areas for children from birth through age eight. Units are sequenced developmentally from pre kindergarten through the primary levels and each concept unit includes assessment, instructional and evaluation strategies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Preschool)
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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| Author |
Lind, Karen.
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| LC no. |
2002019307 |
| ISBN |
0766832279 paperback |
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