Session 6
Session at a Glance
| Topic | Description | Estimated Time (In Minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival Activity | Students look at and compare their homemade discovery bottles. Students reflect on the learning value of discovery bottles for children. | 10 |
| Welcome, Announcements, and Agenda | Give a general overview of the session and any relevant announcements, and provide time for sharing. | 10 |
| Discussion: Developmentally Appropriate Practice | Discuss Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and review the three core considerations. In small groups, students discuss different teaching scenarios in the context of DAP. | 50 |
| Science Focus: Bubbles | Students participate in the exemplar activity: Bubbles. They complete “An Integrated Approach to Curriculum” worksheet to illustrate learning across domains. | 60 |
| Introduce Group Activity: Making Mixtures | Introduce the Making Mixtures Group Activity and review expectations for students’ participation. | 15 |
| Looking Ahead to Next Session | Discuss the homework and reading assignment to be completed before next session, and address the materials that the students will be responsible for bringing. | 5 |
Instructor Guide
- Session 6_Instructor Guide (PDF, 2.3MB)
- Session 6_PowerPoint (PPTX, 17MB)
- Session 6_Exemplar_Bubbles (PDF, 292KB)
- Reader_Session 6_An Integrated Approach to Bubbles worksheet (PDF, 281KB)
- Reader_Session 6_Cooking_Transformations_book_excerpt (PDF, 1.2MB)
- Reader_Session 6_DAP Discussion Prompt handout (PDF, 343KB)
- Reader_Session 6_Making Mixtures Recipe Booklet (PDF, 225KB)
- Reader_Session 6_NAEYC DAP Position Statement handout (PDF, 74KB)
- Session 6_Making Mixtures Group Activity Sheet (PDF, 1.7MB)
Student Learning Goals
- Experience bubble explorations as an opportunity for playful learning in science and math.
- Become familiar with principles of developmentally appropriate practice.
- Discuss the meaning of “integrated curriculum.”
