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DEVELOPING THE PROCESS OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY

for the PRE-K CLASSROOM

What is scientific inquiry?

This book, entitled Getting A Head Start on Science: Creating A Sense of Wonder, is a collection of science activities designed by the National Science Teachers Association for use in Head Start classrooms. The book has several sections including: Senses, Physical Science, Critters,Water & Water Mixtures, Seeds, and Nature Walks. Two samples lessons were available for previewing; one lesson was on Pumpkin Insides and the other was about Ramps.

This is the introduction to the blue giraffe.

1. pete
2. george
3. same

Articles

• Storytelling Enhanced Language, Reading, and Writing
• Developing Classification Skills
• HeadStart Outcomes For Science

Websites for Science Activities

Tell a story in 5 frames

Picture source: http://www.flickr.com/groups/visualstory/discuss/

Wedding Stories in 3 frames

Picture source: http://www.wpja.org/controls/2003_2/10/index.shtml

What is he doing with that pot on his head?

Picture source: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/blog/wp-content/images/story.jpg

Look up....

Enhancing the Currriculum: Observation and Storytelling Skills