ECED 2243: Science/Math Activities

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Subject:
Early Childhood Education
Credit hours: 3 Lecture hours: 3 Lab hours: 0
PCS code (Local ID):
Occupational/Technical
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Course Description

This course examines science/mathematical concept development in young children through the utilization of hands-on activities in the child care environment. Focus is on the development of problem-solving skills and methods for encouraging exploration and curiosity.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s)

ECED 1513

Topical Outline
  1. Sets & sorting
  2. Number sense
  3. Counting
  4. Number operations
  5. Patterns
  6. Measurement
  7. Data analysis
  8. Spatial relationships
  9. Shape
  10. Intro to PrePS
  11. The nature and development of concepts
  12. Key science practices
  13. Getting started and moving forward
  14. Physics, chemistry, cooking with children
  15. Sensory
  16. Earth science
  17. Plants/animals
  18. Applied sciences
  19. Family involvement

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities which promote decision-making and problem-solving with specific emphasis on math and science concepts.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of preoperational thought as it leads to operational functioning.
  • Provide developmentally appropriate materials and structured environments to aid in a young child’s concept development.