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13.B.ECb

Become familiar with technological tools that can aid in scientific inquiry.

Helping Children Sketch and Draw from Observation

Helping Children Sketch and Draw from Observation

Lesson Planning in the Context of Projects, Project Approach
Things to Sit On

Things to Sit On

Project Approach, Project Guides
All About Gardens

All About Gardens

Project Approach, Project Guides
Changes in the Trees around Us

Changes in the Trees around Us

Project Approach, Project Guides
Investigating Wheels

Investigating Wheels

Project Approach, Project Guides
Dual Language Use During Choice Time

Dual Language Use During Choice Time

Benchmark Videos
Shaving Cream

Shaving Cream

Benchmark Videos
Sara Measures

Sara Measures

Benchmark Videos
Magnets and Cars

Magnets and Cars

Benchmark Videos
Learning about a Stethoscope

Learning about a Stethoscope

Benchmark Videos
Ideas about a Marble Run

Ideas about a Marble Run

Benchmark Videos
Flubber

Flubber

Benchmark Videos
Constructing a Cradle

Constructing a Cradle

Benchmark Videos
The Clock Repairman and His Tools

The Clock Repairman and His Tools

Benchmark Videos
Get Growing: Learning about Seeds

Get Growing: Learning about Seeds

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
CSI: Child Scientist Investigates!

CSI: Child Scientist Investigates!

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Time for Preschoolers: Duration

Time for Preschoolers: Duration

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Say Yes to the Mess! Play with Rocks

Say Yes to the Mess! Play with Rocks

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Natural Illinois: Mammals

Natural Illinois: Mammals

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Natural Illinois: Rock On!

Natural Illinois: Rock On!

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
child with magnifying glass

Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Science

Infant/toddler Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets

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