Sue Dale Tunnicliffe Livres

This book brings together in a unique perspective aspects of natural history dioramas, their history, construction and rationale, interpretation and educational importance, from a number of different countries, from the west coast of the USA, across Europe to China. It describes the journey of dioramas from their inception through development to visions of their future. A complementary journey is that of visitors and their individual sense making and construction of their understanding from their own starting points, often interacting with others (e.g. teachers, peers, parents) as well as media (e.g. labels). Dioramas have been, hitherto, a rather neglected area of museum exhibits but a renaissance is beginning for them and their educational importance in contributing to people’s understanding of the natural world. This volume showcases how dioramas can reach a wide audience and increase access to biological knowledge.

Young children are intuitive scientists. This book builds on their inherent curiosity and problem solving as they move forward in their scientific thinking. Science develops from early beginnings and a solid foundation in the early years is essential for their future learning and engagement with the subject. Starting Inquiry Based Science in the Early Years shows you how you can support children’s emerging scientific skills by working with them and scaffolding their inquiries as they experiment, hypothesise and investigate building on their natural curiosity. Full of practical advice, it offers a wide range of scientific activities that can be carried out in partnership with young children. Each activity presents a challenge for the child to solve by thinking and talking through their ideas and then carrying out their own investigations. This invaluable guide focuses on helping children to follow their own line of inquiry and supporting them in mastering the skills and vocabulary they need in order to do this. Features Providing a rich bank of resources for promoting scientific experiences and learning, this highly practical book will help you ensure that the children in your care have the strong foundations they need to become confident, successful scientists in the future.

Young children naturally engage in scientific exploration as they observe their surroundings, formulate hypotheses, and conduct experiments. Their everyday interactions, whether at home or outdoors, are rooted in scientific principles, allowing them to develop their understanding of the world. This book emphasizes the importance of these early experiences in shaping children's perceptions and ideas about their environment.

Focusing on the discourse generated during zoo visits, this book explores how spontaneous conversations reflect the zoos' missions. It provides valuable insights into children's perceptions of zoos and their role in biological conservation, highlighting the connection between visitor experiences and the educational objectives of these institutions.

Celebrating young children as "emergent biologists," this text offers practical tips, discussion points, and hands-on activities to nurture their natural curiosity. It emphasizes how harnessing this inquisitiveness can enhance early comprehension of scientific concepts, ultimately laying a strong foundation for future learning about the living world.