Theory of Active Experiences | p. 1 |
Experiences and Science in Early Childhood: Theory into Practice | p. 3 |
Cognitive Theories: The Basis of Science Education for Young Children | p. 6 |
How Concepts Build | p. 7 |
Teaching Strategies for Science Learning | p. 7 |
Tools to Help Children Study Science Concepts | p. 8 |
Observation and Assessment | p. 9 |
Active Children-Active Indoor Environments | p. 13 |
The Essentials: Health, Safety, Inclusion, and Beauty | p. 14 |
Health and Safety | p. 14 |
Planning for Inclusion | p. 15 |
Beauty | p. 16 |
Indoor Spaces | p. 16 |
Integrating Spaces | p. 16 |
Science Areas | p. 18 |
Art Centers | p. 19 |
Woodworking Center | p. 20 |
Book and Library Centers | p. 20 |
Sociodramatic Play Areas | p. 21 |
Areas for Manipulatives | p. 22 |
Block Areas | p. 22 |
Water and Sand Areas | p. 23 |
Music Areas | p. 23 |
Computer Stations | p. 23 |
Quiet Spaces | p. 23 |
The Teacher's Role | p. 23 |
Active Children-Active Outdoor Environments | p. 27 |
Why Plan for Outdoor Environments? | p. 28 |
Space Planning | p. 29 |
Science and Nature Discovery Areas | p. 29 |
Art Activities | p. 31 |
Math Activities | p. 31 |
Physical Activities | p. 32 |
Other Considerations | p. 32 |
The Teacher's Role | p. 33 |
Building Connections to Home and Community Through Active Experiences | p. 35 |
Out into the School | p. 38 |
Inside the School Building | p. 38 |
Outside in the Natural Environment | p. 38 |
Out into the Neighborhood and Community | p. 38 |
Basic Guidelines for Meaningful Field Experiences | p. 39 |
Building Connections with the Neighborhood and Community | p. 41 |
Natural Resources | p. 42 |
Visitors | p. 42 |
Zoos | p. 42 |
Science Centers and Museums | p. 42 |
Experiences and Science Content | p. 47 |
Knowledge of Children | p. 48 |
Knowledge of the Subject Matter-Science | p. 49 |
The Emphasis on Inquiry | p. 50 |
Organizing Children's Experiences | p. 50 |
Bringing Knowledge of Children and Content Together | p. 52 |
Expanding and Extending Firsthand Experiences | p. 53 |
Guides to Active Experiences | p. 57 |
Living Things Grow and Change: Seeds and Plants | p. 59 |
For the Teacher | p. 60 |
What You'll Need to Know | p. 60 |
Key Concepts | p. 60 |
Goals and Objectives | p. 60 |
What You'll Need | p. 61 |
Other Things You'll Need | p. 62 |
The Home-School Connection | p. 63 |
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning | p. 63 |
For the Children | p. 64 |
Investigations of Growth and Change with Seeds and Plants | p. 64 |
Reflecting | p. 67 |
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades | p. 67 |
Living Things Grow and Change: Insects and Small Animals | p. 75 |
For the Teacher | p. 76 |
What You'll Need to Know | p. 76 |
Key Concepts | p. 76 |
Goals and Objectives | p. 77 |
What You'll Need | p. 78 |
Other Things You'll Need | p. 79 |
The Home-School Connection | p. 80 |
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning | p. 80 |
For the Children | p. 81 |
Reflecting | p. 84 |
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades | p. 84 |
I Am a Scientist | p. 91 |
For the Teacher | p. 92 |
What You'll Need to Know | p. 92 |
Key Concepts | p. 92 |
Goals and Objectives | p. 92 |
What You'll Need | p. 93 |
Other Things You'll Need | p. 94 |
The Home-School Connection | p. 94 |
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning | p. 95 |
For the Children | p. 96 |
Reflecting | p. 99 |
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades | p. 100 |
How Toys Work | p. 103 |
For the Teacher | p. 104 |
What You'll Need to Know | p. 104 |
Key Concepts | p. 104 |
Goals and Objectives | p. 104 |
What You'll Need | p. 105 |
The Home-School Connection | p. 106 |
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning | p. 106 |
For the Children | p. 106 |
Reflecting | p. 109 |
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades | p. 110 |
The Earth: Water, Weather, and Space | p. 115 |
For the Teacher | p. 116 |
What You'll Need to Know | p. 116 |
Key Concepts | p. 116 |
Goals and Objectives | p. 117 |
What You'll Need | p. 117 |
Other Things You'll Need | p. 119 |
The Home-School Connection | p. 120 |
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning | p. 120 |
For the Children | p. 122 |
Indoor and Outdoor Activities | p. 122 |
Reflecting | p. 124 |
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades | p. 124 |
The Earth: Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils | p. 129 |
For the Teacher | p. 130 |
What You'll Need to Know | p. 130 |
Key Concepts | p. 130 |
Goals and Objectives | p. 130 |
What You'll Need | p. 131 |
Other Things You'll Need | p. 132 |
The Home-School Connection | p. 132 |
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning | p. 133 |
For the Children | p. 134 |
Indoor and Outdoor Activities | p. 134 |
Reflecting | p. 136 |
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades | p. 136 |
The Human Body: The Senses | p. 141 |
For the Teacher | p. 142 |
What You'll Need to Know | p. 142 |
Key Concepts | p. 142 |
Goals and Objectives | p. 142 |
What You'll Need | p. 143 |
Other Things You'll Need | p. 144 |
The Home-School Connection | p. 144 |
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning | p. 145 |
For the Children | p. 146 |
Reflecting | p. 151 |
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades | p. 151 |
Healthy Bodies | p. 157 |
For the Teacher | p. 158 |
What You'll Need to Know | p. 158 |
Key Concepts | p. 158 |
Goals and Objectives | p. 159 |
What You'll Need | p. 159 |
Other Things You'll Need | p. 161 |
The Home-School Connection | p. 162 |
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning | p. 163 |
For the Children | p. 163 |
Indoor and Outdoor Activities | p. 163 |
Reflecting | p. 166 |
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades | p. 166 |
References | p. 171 |
Resources | p. 175 |
Index | p. 181 |
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