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PART ONE THEORY OF ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Chapter 1: Experiences and Science in Early Childhood: Theory Into Practice
Cognitive Theories: The Basis of Science Education for Young Children
How Concepts Build
Science Process Skills
Teaching Strategies for Science Learning
Tools to Help Children Study Science Concepts
Observation and Assessment
Summary
Chapter 2: Active Children–Active Indoor Environments
The Essentials: Health, Safety, Inclusion, and Beauty
Health and Safety
Planning for Inclusion
Beauty
Indoor Spaces
Integrating Spaces
Science Areas
Art Centers
Woodworking Center
Book and Library Centers
Areas for Manipulatives
Block Areas
Water and Sand Areas
Music Areas
Computer Stations
Quiet Spaces
The Teacher’s Role
Summary
Chapter 3: Active Children–Active Outdoor Environments
Why Plan for Outdoor Environments?
Space Planning
Science and Nature Discovery Areas
Art Activities
Math Activities
Physical Activities
Other Considerations
General Safety and Health Consideration for Active Outdoor Environments
The Teacher’s Role
Summary
Chapter 4: Bulding Connections to Home and Community Through Active Experiences
Out Into the School
Inside the School Building
Outside in the Natural Environment
Out Into the Neighborhood and Community
Basic Guidelines for Meaningful Field Experiences
Building Connections With the Neighborhood and Community
Natural Resources
Visitors
Zoos
Science Centers an Museums
The Home-School Connection
Summary
Chapter 5:Experiences and Science Content
Knowledge of Children
Knowledge of the Subject Matter
Knowledge of the Subject Matter–Science
An Emphasis on Inquiry
Organizing Children’s Experiences
Bringing Knowledge of Children and Content Together
Expanding and Extending First-Hand Expriences
Summary
PART TWO: GUIDES TO ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Chapter 6: I Am a Scientist
For the Teacher
What You’ll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You’ll Need
Other Things You’ll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children’s Learning
For the Children
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 7 : Living Things Grow and Change: Seeds and Plants
For the Teacher
What You’ll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You’ll Need
Other Things You’ll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children’s Learning
For the Children
Investigations of Growth and Change With Seeds and Plants
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 8: Living Things Grow and Change: Insects and Small Animals
For the Teacher
What You’ll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You’ll Need
Other Things You’ll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children’s Learning
For the Children
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 9: How Toys Work
For the Teacher
What You’ll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You’ll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children’s Learning
For the Children
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 10: The Earth: Water, Weather, and Space
For the Teacher
What You’ll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You’ll Need
Other Things You’ll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children’s Learning
For the Children
Indoor and Outdoor Activities
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 11: The Earth: Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils
For the Teacher
What You’ll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You’ll Need
Other Things You’ll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children’s Learning
For the Children
Indoor and Outdoor Activities
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Grades
Chapter 12: The Human Body: The Senses
For the Teacher
What You’ll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You’ll Need
Other Things You’ll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children’s Learning
For the Children
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 13: Healthy Bodies
For the Teacher
What You’ll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You’ll Need
Other Things You’ll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children’s Learning
For the Children
Indoor and Outdoor Activities
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 14: Engaging Children With the Natural World: Environmental Education
For the Teacher
What You’ll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You’ll Need
Other Things You’ll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children’s Learning
For the Children
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
References
Resources
Index
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