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Active Experiences for Active Children: Science, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (June 21, 2011) © 2012

  • Carol Seefeldt University of Maryland
  • Alice Galper
  • Ithel Jones

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  • For the Teacher and For the Children sections in the Part Two chapters provide a balance between intentional teaching resources and child-centered learning activities.
  • The excellent coverage of important science content for children presents a consistent and well-rounded text rather than just a series of isolated science activities. The Key Concepts lists and Goals and Objectives support NAEYC Standard #4 and 5 for using effective approaches and using content knowledge to build curriculum.  
  • Assessment techniques in the text allow teachers and students to use a variety of techniques, including forms of documentation.
  • The robust Resource List contains a complete list of informational and fictional books and Web sites for children and adults, further assisting teachers in identifying sources.
  • NEW! The brand new Chapter 14 on engaging children with the natural world explains why children need to get outside and engage with the natural environment. This new and contemporary content will provide pre-service and practicing teachers the resources and activities they need for engaging children with the natural world.

  • NEW! Updated content in Part One (Chapters 1-5) includes references to more current research and reports on science education and the most recent information on how young children learn science.

  • NEW! Extended content in Part Two (Chapters 6-13) includes new and exciting science activities for teachers to use with their students.

  • NEW! Updated lists of recent resources, including books and Web sites, for teachers and students are featured in Chapters 6-14.

  • NEW! Updated photographs featured throughout the text create a more vividly attractive and user-friendly text, serving to illustrate the expanded and revised content in the third edition.
  • PART ONE    THEORY OF ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
  • Chapter 1: Experiences and Science in Early Childhood: Theory Into Practice
  • Chapter 2: Active Children–Active Indoor Environments
  • Chapter 3: Active Children–Active Outdoor Environments
  • Chapter 4: Bulding Connections to Home and Community Through Active Experiences
  • Chapter 5: Experiences and Science Content
  • PART TWO: GUIDES TO ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
  • Chapter 6: I Am a Scientist
  • Chapter 7: Living Things Grow and Change: Seeds and Plants
  • Chapter 8: Living Things Grow and Change: Insects and Small Animals
  • Chapter 9: How Toys Work
  • Chapter 10: The Earth: Water, Weather, and Space
  • Chapter 11: The Earth: Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils
  • Chapter 12: The Human Body: The Senses
  • Chapter 13: Healthy Bodies
  • Chapter 14: Engaging Children With the Natural World: Environmental Education   
  • References
  • Resources
  • Index  

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