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The Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines began an on-site preschool shortly after its doors opened in 1970, inspired by the founders’ belief in the importance of science education for early childhood learners.

The Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines began an on-site preschool shortly after its doors opened in 1970, inspired by the founders’ belief in the importance of science education for early childhood learners.

Abstract

Children have the capacity and propensity to observe and explore the world around them from an early age. To foster these innate abilities, students must be provided with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) experiences early in life to begin forging learning pathways in their brains. These learning pathways help the brain channel new information through prior experiences (CitationHarris Helm 2015).

Author Contributions

Amber Forrest ([email protected]) is director of early childhood at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jolie Pelds ([email protected]) is director of innovative STEM teaching at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa.

Renee Harmon ([email protected]) is vice president of science learning at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Notes on contributors

Amber Forrest

Amber Forrest ([email protected]) is director of early childhood at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jolie Pelds

Jolie Pelds ([email protected]) is director of innovative STEM teaching at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa.

Renee Harmon

Renee Harmon ([email protected]) is vice president of science learning at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa.

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