Active Experiences for Active Children : Science

ISBN 13:
9780131752566
ISBN 10:
0131752561
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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The second edition of Active Experiences for Active Children: Science is unique in the market by providing a theoretical foundation for teaching science to preschoolers and primary-grade children in Part I and meaningful, standards-based, constructivist, hands-on learning "experiences" (as opposed to merely "activities") to guide teachers in Part II. This book provides active science experiences that are connected to recognized benchmarks for learning and content standards. It also includes examples of documentations and consists of clear, concise, usable guides for teachers to plan meaningful learning experiences in science. Science teachers in early childhood settings, such as preschool programs and Kindergarten, Head Start programs, and other early childcare settings.

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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Active Experiences for Active Children : Science

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