Teaching science and technology in the early years (3-7) / Dan Davies ...[et al.]

Contents :
Part One: The principles of teaching science and technology in Early Years settings
1. Introduction
2. Young children as scientists, designers and technologists theories of learning
3. Talk, narrative and sustained shared thinking
4. Outdoor learning in science and technology
5. Documenting children's learning
6. Planning for science and technology in the Early Years setting
Part. Two Guidance on teaching thematic science and technology topics
7. Sowing the seeds- a thematic approach to plant life in Early Years education
8. A thematic approach to humans and animals in Early Years education
9. A thematic approach to everyday materials in Early Years practice
10. A thematic approach to changing materials in Early Years settings
11. A thematic approach to forces, magnets and electricity in Early Years settings
12. A thematic approach to sound, light and space in Early Years settings
13. Moving on- transitions in Early Years science and technology

Includes index and bibliographical references.