The United States has always regarded the cultivation of scientific and technological talents, especially high-tech talents, as an important condition for promoting economic development and economic competition. Therefore, they attach great importance to the early education of sociology and science for their children. The following is a brief introduction to the science education curriculum in American kindergartens. First, the purpose of science education Through scientific knowledge education, children can acquire basic scientific concepts from an early age, stimulate their curiosity, stimulate their creativity and cultivate their interest in learning science. Second, the main content of science education The content of science education in American kindergartens is rich and varied, including the changes of animal, plant, abiotic and celestial climate throughout the year. Teachers need to arrange seasonal courses to teach children of different ages, and carry out continuous teaching in a systematic and orderly manner. For example, in spring, introduce and compare the changes of climate and clothes. Discuss the mother's care for her cubs. Teach and observe the cultivation and growth of plants. Compare the characteristics of water, sand and soil, and learn the concepts of evaporation, absorption and flow from teaching, operation and games. Summer: Compare the changes of people's clothes, activities, plant growth and animal habits in a year. Introduce insects (such as butterflies, moths and spiders) and earthworms. Compare fruits and vegetables in summer and autumn. Introduce the effects of food, water and sunlight on biological growth. Autumn: plant changes, such as color changes, defoliation, juice reduction, etc. Changes in animal behavior, such as moving and storing food. Harvest: harvest method, food preservation, etc. Climate change: temperature, rain and dew, clothes, etc. Winter: Compare the habits and races of animals. Compare the differences between day and night, clothing and diet in autumn and winter. Introduce the heat demand: the sun and artificial heat source. Introduce drying and evaporation, light and heat. The method of science education (1) creates teaching conditions in many aspects, such as preparing various animals, plants and abiotic objects or specimens, teaching AIDS, pictures and containers, providing a garden for children to grow, and so on. (2) The establishment of a science center in kindergartens generally means that each class has a science center that is convenient for science teaching and children's activities, and the center has animal horns and plant horns. Animal Corner provides children with the opportunity to take care of animals, so that they can learn the basic knowledge of raising animals by feeding, changing water and washing cages, so as to understand the characteristics and habits of animals. Plant corners are convenient for children to observe the growth and changes of plants. (3) Playing sand and water games is mainly through playing sand and water games, which not only makes children have fun, but also enables children to learn a lot of scientific knowledge and give play to their creativity. (4) Children's cooking Children are willing to cook food by themselves, and their comprehensive ability can be exerted through cooking. (V) Scientific experiments Through practical operation and observation, children get scientific conclusions, which are quick to understand and impressive, and the teaching effect is obvious. Fourth, the main characteristics of modern American children's science education (1) have no unified children's science education syllabus. Teachers can freely choose science education projects and make science education plans suitable for kindergarten and class children. (2) The important way for children to learn science is individual scientific exploration activities, in which teachers give little guidance. (3) Non-formal educational institutions provide conditions for children's science education, and form a network of children's science education combining school, family and society. (4) Children's science education is closely related to early reading and art (5) Children's science education should realize the unity of cognition, skills and methods, attitude and emotion. Laura's reply: (written in 4/10/20012: 36: 38pm) Little Oak Kindergarten can basically follow this teaching idea. My son Tantan has transferred to Little Oak. I am very satisfied. They have many opportunities to play, and basically do not require children to sit in a row. Dangdang mother is good at playing. In a word, advanced. Maxchang's reply: (written on 4/11/20065438+03:10: 23pm) Where is Little Oak Kindergarten? Can you tell me? Email: maxchang @ 126.com Mimi's reply: (written on 4/12/20013: 06:13pm) Location: Little Oak H- 106, Huiyuan International Apartment, Asian Games Village. Registration:. Hxysbaby's reply: (written in 4/10/20013: 37: 43pm) Little Oak Kindergarten is good. I think Dangdang knows a lot about preschool education theory and attitude towards children. Next year, my daughter will go to Little Oak Kindergarten at the age of two and a half. Check his or her parenting knowledge/leaves.