Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years

by Jean Harlan, Mary S. Rivkin

This book emphasizes that effective science teaching holistically engages children emotionally, as well as intellectually, physically, and socially. It strengthens children's need for active involvement in knowledge building, with clear conceptual goals and appropriate adult guidance to yield valid learning. Current psychological, educational and brain research. Demonstrates the relevance of specific concept-building activities to AAAS Benchmark Standards for science education. For Educators and School Administrators in science in early childhood and elementary schools.

315 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

Jean Durgin Harlan, Ph.D. is a science textbooks author, former educator, retired psychologist. She has five children, eleven grandchildren, and lives in Columbus, Ohio.