Participants engaged with materials and activities in whole group and small groups that demonstrate that science lessons can be richer, deeper learning experiences when we, 1) slow down the process and provide repeated experience over time with
key concepts (e.g., observing and exploring ingredients one day; making play dough another day), 2) incorporate language and literacy into science explorations intentionally (e.g., using informational texts; using visual aids and
key words in DLL children's home language), and 3) connect science to other content areas and provide extension activities that continue conceptual learning across time and across the classroom (e.g.,
measurement with ingredients;
discussing other types of mixtures during snack time).
Complete and comprehensive reviews of the 29 identified family assessment measures: (a) identify the
key source and
measurement development references; (b) describe the purpose, format, scoring, and applicable age ranges; (c) summarize available psychometric information; (d) evaluate clinical and research utility; (e)
discuss applicability with linguistic minorities as well as racial and ethnic populations; and (f) classify each measure according to the criteria outlined earlier.