General Information

• Name: Science in the Preschool Curriculum
• Discipline: Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Units (Credits): 1
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Studies activities and materials for teaching science in the preschool.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify appropriate preschool science curriculum.
• Describe the meaning of a process approach in science experiences for young children.
• Plan a variety of science activities, both indoor and outside.
• Describe an appropriate science interest center for a preschool classroom.
• Demonstrate how to present and implement science activities in an early care and education classroom.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Linkage to General Education Mission and Outcomes Students who complete this course are expected to demonstrate they: Communication • Have college-level skills in reading, writing and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis. Analysis • Have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information. • Have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills. • Understand the methods of science and the role of science and technology in the modern world. Community Commitment • Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.