While elementary teachers do not typically cover the structure and function of DNA, their students can easily understand that organisms have observable traits, that each individual has a unique combination of traits, and that the "recipe" for traits is passed from parent to offspring. The Genetic Science Learning Center has developed and…

Reviews a preschool science curriculum resource guide "Experiences in Science for Young Children," focusing on science content and instructional strategies appropriate for ages three to five. The text includes three sections: science teaching theory, child development, and meaning of science; 53 science activities; and materials and subject matter…