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Science 7 97 “Young children are cognitively prepared and eager to learn about the surrounding world. Their commonly observed approach to learning – active, experiential, open-ended exploration – makes science an ideal domain for early childhood education.” Bowman, Donovan and Burns, 2001 HELPFUL TERMS CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPING CURIOSITY DEVELOPING INQUIRY MAKING CONNECTIONS SAMPLE CURRICULUM