Introducing the Cosmos to the Child. Spotlight: Cosmic Education.

Perry, Celma Pinho

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Publication Date: 2002

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Introducing the Cosmos to the Child. Spotlight: Cosmic Education.

Perry, Celma Pinho

Montessori Life, v14 n2 p36-38 Spr 2002

Discusses the science curriculum of the Cultural Subjects area of the Montessori Children's House. Notes that the child's relation to matter and energy is described by the natural sciences, the relation to space by geography, and the relation to time by history. Details the appropriate preparation of the classroom environment and class activities for each component. (JPB)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Ethical Instruction, Geography, History, Montessori Method, Moral Values, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Science Instruction, Spirituality

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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