Science Materials Advocacy Letter

Educators should be familiar with the materials used within the classroom to provide students with scientific learning opportunities. Often, the teacher needs supplemental materials to provide rich, hands-on learning experiences.

Write a 500-750 word letter to a principal requesting developmentally appropriate classroom resources for science instruction in a pre-K-3 classroom.

Include the following in your letter:

• A rationale for using grade appropriate classroom resources, particularly technology, in early childhood science instruction to meet the needs of students and strengthen the learning environment.
• A list of three developmentally appropriate classroom resources. At least one requested resource must be a technology that is interactive and can extend the possibilities for learning. For each resource include an explanation of the following:
  • How the resource facilitates scientific exploration and develops curiosity of students in the intended age range
  • How the resource helps engage students with different learning styles or preferences or who come from diverse backgrounds
  • How to obtain the resource and its approximate cost

Visuals may be used within this list to clarify materials.

Support your letter with at least three scholarly resources.

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Feel free to use any resources that you need. Some are listed below

Read “Effective Classroom Practice: Preschoolers and Kindergarteners,” located on the NAEYC website (2012).

URL:https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/technology-and-media/preschoolers-and-kindergartners

Watch “Materials to Support Learning,” located on the ECLKC website (2018).

URL:https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/materials-support-learning

Read “Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8,” located on the NAEYC website (2012).

URL: https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/topics/PS_technology_WEB.pdf

Explore the “Become and Advocate” page, located on the NAEYC website.

URL:

https://www.naeyc.org/get-involved/advocate