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In Teaching STEM in the Early Years, Sally Moomaw makes this observation:

"Technology integrates with science and mathematics primarily through the tools that children employ for observation, experimentation, and measurement.  In science, children often use magnifying glasses to enlarge images and expose detail.  Several types of microscopes are available.  A simple, handheld magnifier incorporates a mirror so that children can see the top and bottom of objects.  They can carry this magnifier outdoors and explore insects or items that they find from both perspectives.   A more elaborate microscope for children connects to a computer and greatly expands the image of the object under investigation.  This type of microscope allows a group of children to share their observations with one another.  Other technology tools that children often use in science explorations include tongs, eyedroppers, pumps, plastic knives, sifters, and funnels.  These tools frequently incorporate simple machines that can themselves become the focus of experimentation.  Technology therefore serves two purposes in the early childhood curriculum.  First, it can enhance scientific learning by expanding opportunities to observe and experiment.  Second, children can study the technology itself to enhance their understanding of science."

Teaching STEM in the Early Years
Activities for Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Stimulate and engage children's thinking as you integrate STEM experiences throughout your classroom. These engaging, developmentally appropriate activities maximize children's learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each experience combines at least two STEM disciplines and incorporates materials and situations that are interesting and meaningful to children.

With the growing focus on early childhood mathematics and science, this book is a much-needed resource for every early childhood classroom. It will encourage you to think differently about STEM education, and you will see how easy it is to accommodate curriculum goals and learning standards in math and science activities.

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