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(Unit 2) Topic 3: STEM in the Early Childhood Program

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Unit 2 Topic 3 Agenda:

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  1. Unit 2 Topic 3 Agenda
  2. What is STEM for young children?
  3. Benefits of STEM​
  4. Science in the Early Childhood Program
  5. STEM Experiences for Young Children
  6. Supporting STEM Play for Infants and Toddlers
  7. Creating a STEM-Friendly Play Environment
  8. Technology in the Classroom
  9. Engineering in the Classroom
  10. Mathematics in the Classroom​
  11. Select Setting: Assessment Assignments
Infant/Toddler
12. Lesson Plan: Clear Tambourines​
13. ​Lesson Plan: Disappearing Bottle Object Permanence Play
​14. Lesson Plan: Light Table Nature Exploration
​15. Lesson Plan: Magnet Busy Jar 
​16. ​End of Topic 3 Assessment Quiz
Preschool
12. Lesson Plan: How do Whales Stay Warm?
13. Lesson Plan: Not a Stick
14. Lesson Plan: Three Little Pigs Houses
15. Lesson Plan: Popsicle Stick Shapes
16. End of Topic 3 Assessment Quiz
Family Home Provider
12. Lesson Plan: Clear Tambourines​
13.Lesson Plan: Not a Stick
14. Lesson Plan: Light Table Nature Exploration
15. Lesson Plan: Magnet Busy Jar 
16. End of Topic 3 Assessment Quiz

17. Professional Portfolio: Resource II-6 Self Concept
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Topic 3 Course Description:
2 Clock Hours
CDA Settings:
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)
Did you know that according to the US Department of Education by the year 2020 it is estimated that the demand for STEM professionals will add nearly 10 million new jobs to the American workplace? Young children are natural scientists and STEM is an area that most child care professionals and teachers are uncomfortable introducing to their students of all ages. Ideally, students will build their foundational STEM skills to the point of real-world applications and future careers. This course will discuss the basics of STEM and how early childhood education programs can benefit from introducing STEM to their students, as well as suggestions for how to do so. Lesson plan examples are also included.
Learning Outcomes:
  • Analyze infant and toddler STEM play examples for developmentally appropriate STEM support.
  • Analyze one of the given STEM lesson plans for potential use in your program
  • Explain STEM instruction for young children
**  A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this topic. **
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