Date
5-2023
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Department
Human Development & Family Science
Major
Human Development and Family Science
First Advisor
Rob Weisskirch
Abstract
Early preschool curriculum often needs more attention to science. When the science curriculum is missing from the preschool curriculum, children may not recognize early science concepts, develop little interest in scientific concepts, and lack sufficient skills for kindergarten readiness. When preschool children are exposed to a science curriculum, they begin to apply scientific concepts, acquire scientific language, and develop scientific thinking. Therefore, to address the insufficiency of science in the preschool curriculum, I developed a three-day lesson for 3 to 5-year-olds at MCOE Early Learning Program at Creekside in Salinas, California.
Recommended Citation
Rogel, Sandra, "Increasing Science Curriculum in Preschool" (2023). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1516.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/1516
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons, Outdoor Education Commons, Pre-Elementary, Early Childhood, Kindergarten Teacher Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons