Early Childhood Education
Publication Date
6-4-2020
Subjects
Young children, Science teaching, Science activities, Inquiry, Scientific concepts, Educational resources, Lower primary years, Preschool education
Abstract
This educational resource for early years teachers describes an activity best suited to children in Foundation to Year 2 (F–2) as it addresses the Year 1 Science Understandings outcome as well as addressing Science Inquiry Skills outcomes for F–2. It is also suitable for preschoolers to help overcome common misconceptions about shadow formation. F–2 students should be encouraged to explain why shadows are formed as well as describe them. Preschoolers should be given the opportunity to describe and explain shadows too. This resource provides an explanation of how shadows are formed and guidelines about how to teach these scientific concepts.
Recommended Citation
Australian Council for Educational Research. (2020). Science in the early years: Light and shadows. Educator resource. Australian Council for Educational Research. https://research.acer.edu.au/early_childhood_misc/22
Copyright Statement
Copyright Australian Council for Educational Research 2020
Place of Publication
Camberwell, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons