ERIC Number: EJ1192853
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Oct
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
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Using Magnetism to Move a Toy Vehicle
Paul, Cheryl
Science and Children, v56 n3 p28-33 Oct 2018
When the idea of having a Kids' Inquiry Conference (KIC) in the author's school was discussed, she was motivated to participate because of her belief in children as capable protagonists of their learning. These Reggio-inspired beliefs made her confident that her preschool class would be successful participants in this challenging scientific endeavor. The purpose of the Kids' Inquiry Conference was to give students the opportunity to work together as scientists in the classroom asking testable questions and carrying out Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics (STEM) investigations. For her preschool students, the author selected the topic and question for the students to explore. She chose magnetism, a field of great interest to her past preschool classes. She also chose the focus question: How can we make a toy car move (without touching it) using magnets?
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Reggio Emilia Approach, Magnets, Toys, Motion, Scientific Concepts, Preschool Education, Inquiry, STEM Education, Preschool Children
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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