Write a 800 word expository essay on the following 2 topics Why are the sciences important in contemporary early childhood education? What is your view of the child as scientist? The essay includes an...

Importance of Science in Early Children Education                        2
IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDREN EDUCATION
Table of Contents
Introduction    3
Importance of Science in Contemporary Early Childhood Education    3
Foster Love for Science    3
Basic Scientific Knowledge    4
Development of Other Skills    4
Increase Classroom Engagement    4
My View of a Child as a Scientist    5
Conclusion    5
References    7
Introduction
    Scientific discoveries and advancements are important factors that drive the daily lives of people. Scientific knowledge is therefore highly important for sustenance and proper living. Science education at an early stage of childhood help the children understand the basics as well as the nuances of science, construction of knowledge as well as promote and encourage scientific literacy in children. Science education also enhances pragmatic thinking in children where they effectively learn to think critically and analytically. Scientific knowledge also builds up a problem-solving attitude in children. Apart from all the serious outcomes from the study of science in early childhood, one of the most important factors of science teaching is the element of fun that children get from participating in science activities.
Importance of Science in Contemporary Early Childhood Education
    Incorporation of science in contemporary early childhood education is highly important as there are a lot of implications of early scientific knowledge on the future of the children.
Foster Love for Science
    Children are generally known for their inquisitive nature and love for exploration right from their early childhood years. According to Bidarra and Rusman (2017), children develop a positive or a negative perspective towards the study of science by the age of 7 years. Therefore, in order to explore children’s love for science, it is important to introduce the subject at an early stage of their education. In that case, the children will be able to know...