a) Discuss how a constructivist approach to early childhood science education is different from a traditional approach for EACH of the three areas of science covered:
How can I make it move? – Physics
How can I make it change? – Chemistry
How do I fit? - Biology/Ecology
b) For TWO (2) of the three areas:
Describe a specific example from your placement where you have seen children engaged in either a planned or spontaneous activity for each of the two areas you are focusing on (you may make up specific scenarios).
Discuss how this example reflects (or does not reflect) a constructivist approach.
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