Refer to the reading - Worms Shadows and Whirpools .pdf

1. Summarize new understandings you gained from this reading about early childhood science. Elaborate on what constitutes a high quality early childhood science program. What are the characteristics of such program and as such what are children in this environment likely to be observed doing as they participate in aquality Early Childhood Science program.

2. Describe your understanding of inquiry in the early childhood classroom as it relates to science content. How do children develop early science content knowledge through inquiry- provide an example. How specifically does inquiry support the early age child's natural curiosities and serve to naturally capitalize to this?

3. Provide YOUR questions as a result of this reading and thoughts about your own role in early childhood science teaching and learning. What do you feel are the challenges for early childhood teachers who engage students in learning this way? Reflect personally on the challenges vs. the learning outcomes that can result from framing your teaching with this method.