Active Experiences for Active Children
Science
2nd Edition
Published on 2. November 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-13-175256-6 (ISBN)
Description
Organized around the National Science Education Standards and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, Active Experiences for Active Children: Science consists of clear, concise, usable guides for planning meaningful learning experiences in science for children in childcare settings, preschool programs, Head Start and other federally funded programs, and kindergarten. Primary-grade children should be engaged in active experiential learning as well, and each experience is extended to the early primary grades (grades 1-3).
The experiences in this book are meaningful because they
are grounded in children's interests and needs in their here-and-now world.
have integrity in terms of content key to science.
involve children in group work, investigations, or projects based on inquiry learning.
have continuity: One experience builds on another, forming a complete, coherent, integrated learning curriculum for young children as well as connecting the early childhood setting to children's homes and communities.
provide time and opportunity for children to think and reflect on their experiences.
provide the teacher with the opportunity to document and assess children's learning.
The experiences in this book are meaningful because they
are grounded in children's interests and needs in their here-and-now world.
have integrity in terms of content key to science.
involve children in group work, investigations, or projects based on inquiry learning.
have continuity: One experience builds on another, forming a complete, coherent, integrated learning curriculum for young children as well as connecting the early childhood setting to children's homes and communities.
provide time and opportunity for children to think and reflect on their experiences.
provide the teacher with the opportunity to document and assess children's learning.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-175256-6 (9780131752566)
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Content
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
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
Heath and Safety
Planning for Inclusion
Beauty
Indoor Spaces
Integrating Spaces
Science Areas
Art Centers
Woodworking Center
Book and Library Centers
Sociodramatic Play Areas
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?
Sensory Experiences
Observation
Opportunities to Cooperate with Others
Space Planning
Science and Nature Discovery Areas
Art Activities
Physical Activities
Other Considerations
The Teacher's Role
Summary
Chapter 4: Building 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 and Museums
The Home-School Connection
Summary
Chapter 5: Experiences and Science Content
Knowledge of Children
Knowledge of the Subject Matter-Science
The Emphasis on Inquiry
Organizing Children's Experiences
Life Science and the Living Environment
Earth Science and the physical setting
Science in personal and social perspectives and the human organism
Physical science, the physical setting and the designed world
Expanding and Extending Firsthand Experiences
Summary
Part Two
Guides to Active Experiences
Chapter 6: 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
Children's Books
Other Things You'll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
I Investigations of Growth and Change with Seeds and Plants
Using Process Skills with Seeds
Using Process Skills with Seeds and Plants
Using Children's Books to Motivate Active Experiences with Seeds and Plants
Using Arts and Crafts to Document Active Experiences with Seeds and Plants
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 7: 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
Children's Books
Other Things You'll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
Observing Small Animals: Insects
Environments and Life Cycles
Nests
Recognizing Children's Books in Which Animals Are Depicted with Human Attributes and Feelings
Classroom Pets or Not
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 8: I Am a Scientist
For the Teacher
What You'll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You'll Need
Children's Books
Other Things You'll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
Learning to Observe
Learning to Question
Planning and Conducting Investigations
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
Children's Books
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
Sources of Energy
Vibrations
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
Books for Adults
Children's Books
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
Children's Books
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 12: The Human Body: The Senses
For the Teacher
What You'll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You'll Need
Children's Books
Other Things You'll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
Sound
Smell
Touch
Taste
Sight
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
Books for Adults and Older Children
Children's Books
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
References
Resources
Index
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
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
Heath and Safety
Planning for Inclusion
Beauty
Indoor Spaces
Integrating Spaces
Science Areas
Art Centers
Woodworking Center
Book and Library Centers
Sociodramatic Play Areas
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?
Sensory Experiences
Observation
Opportunities to Cooperate with Others
Space Planning
Science and Nature Discovery Areas
Art Activities
Physical Activities
Other Considerations
The Teacher's Role
Summary
Chapter 4: Building 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 and Museums
The Home-School Connection
Summary
Chapter 5: Experiences and Science Content
Knowledge of Children
Knowledge of the Subject Matter-Science
The Emphasis on Inquiry
Organizing Children's Experiences
Life Science and the Living Environment
Earth Science and the physical setting
Science in personal and social perspectives and the human organism
Physical science, the physical setting and the designed world
Expanding and Extending Firsthand Experiences
Summary
Part Two
Guides to Active Experiences
Chapter 6: 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
Children's Books
Other Things You'll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
I Investigations of Growth and Change with Seeds and Plants
Using Process Skills with Seeds
Using Process Skills with Seeds and Plants
Using Children's Books to Motivate Active Experiences with Seeds and Plants
Using Arts and Crafts to Document Active Experiences with Seeds and Plants
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 7: 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
Children's Books
Other Things You'll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
Observing Small Animals: Insects
Environments and Life Cycles
Nests
Recognizing Children's Books in Which Animals Are Depicted with Human Attributes and Feelings
Classroom Pets or Not
Reflecting
Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades
Chapter 8: I Am a Scientist
For the Teacher
What You'll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You'll Need
Children's Books
Other Things You'll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
Learning to Observe
Learning to Question
Planning and Conducting Investigations
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
Children's Books
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
Sources of Energy
Vibrations
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
Books for Adults
Children's Books
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
Children's Books
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 12: The Human Body: The Senses
For the Teacher
What You'll Need to Know
Key Concepts
Goals and Objectives
What You'll Need
Children's Books
Other Things You'll Need
The Home-School Connection
Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning
For the Children
Sound
Smell
Touch
Taste
Sight
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
Books for Adults and Older Children
Children's Books
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
References
Resources
Index