Supporting young children's explanations through inquiry science in preschool.

By Shira M. Peterson, L. French. 2008

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Science in the Classroom: Finding a Balance Between Autonomous Exploration and Teacher-Led Instruction in Preschool Settings (2011, unknown): “Research suggests that when science is integrated into the curriculum in a comprehensive way, children achieve significant gains in their vocabulary (French, 2004 ), use of explanatory language (Peterson & French, 2008 ), understanding of simple experiments (Brenneman et al, 2007 ), and ability t”
Using the Scientific Method to Guide Learning: An Integrated Approach to Early Childhood Curriculum (2013, background): “Integrating science experiences into the curriculum can support children’s gains in vocabulary development (French 2004) and explanatory language (Peterson and French 2008).”
Developing Low-Income Preschoolers’ Social Studies and Science Vocabulary Knowledge Through Content-Focused Shared Book Reading (2010, background): “Ideally, strategic instruction for low-income children at risk for vocabulary delay would build foundational knowledge crucial for later learning via an integrated curriculum in which young children have access to new domains of knowledge and opportunity to discuss concepts and content ( Peterson & ”