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Searched on Exact phrase of SCIENCE in the index terms;.
Returned 48 results.
- What Will Happen If... Young Children and the Scientific Method
By Patricia B Campbell, Merle Froschl, Barbara Sprung; 1985
Description: This book will help teachers incorporate math, science, and technology-related activities into the daily life of the classroom in age-appropriate ways. The activities focus on the physical sciences rather...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35540 (100.00%) - Como Ayudar a su Híjo para que Ame el Aprendízaje
By Fairfax Futures; 2007
Description: This Spanish language booklet presents simple activities that parents can enjoy with their child (aged 0–5 years) as part of their daily routines at home. These daily experiences will help prepare children...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35524 (100.00%) - Quality Measures Compendium: An Overview
By Child Trends; July 31, 2007
Description: This 2007 document presents an overview of the Quality Measures Compendium, which is a framework used to review measures of the quality of early care and education settings. It is intended to provide uniform...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35441 (100.00%) - Working Towards a Recommended Common Core of Measures of Early Childhood Professional Development: Issues and Preliminary Recommendations, White Paper
By Ayonda Dent, Tamara Halle, Michelle McNamara, Debra Weinstein, Martha Zaslow; July 5, 2007
Description: This White Paper identifies particular areas of difficulty in the definition and measurement of early childhood professional development and makes recommendations for addressing these areas. A review is...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34822 (100.00%) - Childcare Regulations: A Method to Pursue Social Welfare Goals?
By Magaly Queralt, Ann D Witte; February 1999
Description: This study examined the effect of child care regulations on child/staff ratios (i.e., the number of children per teacher/assistant teacher) of a sample of 692 centers serving preschool-age children. Data...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34591 (100.00%) - How some schools do - and don't do - PE
By Bob Cullen, Hoover; 2006
Description: This article indicates that childhood obesity has doubled in the last two decades. About one in six children is overweight. REHS0134 How Education Next 4 2006 2006
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34555 (100.00%) - Music Training Tunes Human Auditory System
By Nina Kraus, Science Daily Magazine; March 13, 2007
Description: This article discusses a study by Northwestern University, which presents evidence that playing a musical instrument significantly enhances the brainstem’s sensitivity to speech sounds. This finding applies...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34550 (100.00%) - Missouri Pre-K Science Standards
By Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; August 2003
Description: This document presents the Missouri Pre-K Science Standards. Adults can use these goals to support the science development of preschool children. STMO0110 Missouri 2003 August 2003 Missouri Department...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34453 (100.00%) - Neuroscience Perspectives on Disparities in School Readiness and Cognitive Achievement
By B.J. Casey, Kimberly G Noble, Nim Tottenham; Spring 2005
Description: This document examines racial and ethnic disparities in school readiness from a neuroscience perspective. Three neurocognitive systems (i.e., cognitive control, learning and memory, and reading) are essential...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33517 (100.00%) - NASA and Afterschool Programs: Connecting to the Future
By Luz M Rivas, Ellen Wahl, Gretchen Walker; June 2005
Description: This report sets the context and outlines the case for the NASA role in after-school programs. The after-school arena is uniquely suited for implementing learning experiences that can contribute significantly...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=32163 (100.00%) - Linking Home and School Through Children's Questions That Followed Family Science Workshops
By Consuelo Alba-Speyer, Maureen Callanan, Harriet Tenenbaum; December 2000
Description: This document presents findings from a study of home-school links to encourage children’s curiosity about science. The goal of this research project was to begin assessing the usefulness of children’s...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=32140 (100.00%) - Assessing the Effectiveness of Education Interventions: Issues and Recommendations for the Title I Evaluation
By Steven Glazerman, David Myers; May 17, 2004
Description: This report suggests that a limited knowledge base on the effectiveness of instructional approaches has made it difficult for State and local educators to decide how to best use Title I funds to improve...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=31852 (100.00%) - Building Structures with Young Children
By Ingrid Chalufour, Karen Worth; 2004
Description: This book will help early childhood educators guide children in their exploration of the physical science present in building block structures, including such concepts as gravity, stability, and balance....
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=30356 (100.00%) - Science in the Preschool Classroom: Capitalizing on Children's Fascination with the Everyday World to Foster Language and Literacy Development
By Kathleen Conezio, Lucia French; September 2002
Description: This paper suggests that children’s natural interest in science can be the foundation for developing language and literacy skills. Teachers from ScienceStart! CUPS0030 Science Young Children 12-18 2002...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=30336 (100.00%) - Helping Your Child Learn Science
By U.S. Department of Education; March 2004
Description: This book is part of the No Child Left Behind campaign and is intended to provide parents with the latest research and practical information to support children’s learning at home, at school, and in the...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=30225 (100.00%) - Mathematical and Scientific Development in Early Childhood, A Workshop Summary
By Alix Beatty; 2005
Description: This report presents a summary of a workshop on mathematical and scientific development in early childhood. The one-day workshop was designed to explore the research in cognition and developmental psychology...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=29719 (100.00%) - A Parent's Guide to Raising Scientifically Literate Children
By National Education Association; June 2003
Description: This brochure describes things that parents and educators can do to build a love and respect for science in children. Scientifically literate children have and continue to develop the critical thinking...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=29302 (100.00%) - Mother Goose Cares About Math and Science: Educator Resource Guide
By Mother Goose Programs; 2004
Description: This guide is intended to support early childhood educators in their work with young children. It contains ideas for using high-quality picture books, good conversations, and hands-on investigations that...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=29297 (100.00%) - Mother Goose Cares About Math and Science
By Vermont Center for the Book; 2004
Description: This guide includes ideas for using high-quality picture books, good conversations, and lively investigations that incorporate the skills, concepts, and standards of mathematics, science, and language...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=29257 (100.00%) - Familiar Books Related to Science Topics
By National Association for the Education of Young Children; September 2002
Description: CULD0380 Familiar 2002 September 2002
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=28829 (100.00%)
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