Unit 22 Math and Science for Young Children Study Questions
______________ and _____________ are valuable to children only if they can be used in everyday life.
concepts and skills
Mathematics is composed of fundamental concepts that are used for thinking in all the ___________ areas.
content
___________________________ can be used as a means for children to apply what they know as they take on a multitude of grown up roles.
role-playing
The _______________ approach is student centered, uses self-directed experiential learning in relationship driven environments.
Reggio Emilia
Authentic real-world learning experiences can be provided to children through the use of two strategies; 1. having children make direct observations and 2. posing questions or wonders based on these observations. True or False
True
Children can apply and experience problem solving, reasoning, communication, connections, and hands-on learning through dramatic play, thematic and project approaches, and an integrated curriculum. True or False
True
Dramatic play and thematic units and projects provide math, science and social studies experiences that afford children an opportunity to apply concepts and skills. True or False
True
The NCTM - mathematics standards and the National Research Council - science; focus on content areas skills, understandings, and processes that cab be applied across the curriculum. True or False
True
The thematic experiences provide real-life connections to abstract concepts through thematic units and projects, mathematics and science can be integrated with other content areas. True or False
True
Play can be used as a vehicle for ___________ concepts.
applying
__________________ role-playing is an essential part of thematic units.
dramatic
________________ curriculum can support state state standards.
integrated
Integrated curriculum can easily include _______________.
mathematics
__________ is the major medium through which children learn.
play