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Features

• NEW! Updated selection of children's literature--many excellent books appear, enticing teachers and children alike.
• NEW! The Human Body chapter has been completely revised--reflects nationwide efforts to stem the worrisome epidemic of childhood obesity.
• NEW! Chapter correlations with the National Science Education Standards and Curriculum Focal Points for Pre-K through 8 mathematics.
• NEW! Expanded coverage of assessment methods in Chapter 3.
• Attention to neuroscience–Expands discussion of how the brain functions, including thought processing and the interplay of emotions and memory in learning.

  • Supplies a physical rationale for the emotions-learning connection–instills confidence in students by illustrating the solid foundation for text-sanctioned strategies.

• Recasting of learning objectives for science activities–Reflects the authors' conviction of the need to connect children's feelings to meaningful explorations in order to achieve lasting learning.

  • Delineates objectives for each activity based on underlying theory–provides a proven rationale for the use of each strategy.

• Lots of fresh activities–Update avenues for exploration.

  • Provides new experiences with insects, things that move in the air, simple machines, and crystal formation–ideas future teachers can take right into their classrooms.

• Ideas for making school grounds more conducive to outdoor science activities.

  • Illustrates the authors' belief that outdoor activities are invaluable in truly engaging children and making science come alive–urges future teachers to become active in creating environments in which all children can easily experience and learn about the natural world.

• Children's literature links, teacher references and electronic resources.

  • Offers future teachers a beginning library of supportive materials for classroom use.

• Standards for science education tied to each activity–Build repertoire of classroom tested activities that meet AAAS Benchmark, National Standards for K-4 Science Education, and NAEYC guidelines.
• AAAS Benchmark Standards for science education–Tied to each concept-building activity.

  • Helps students build a classroom repertoire of tested activities geared to National Science Education Standards.

• Inviting chapter openers–For each activities chapter.

  • Mitigates science anxiety by setting science topics within the context of students' experience.

• Exploring at Home –Reproducible take–home family activity sheets include concept statements.

  • Assist future teachers to engage parents and other caregivers in children's science education–supports current findings on family influence on learning and motivation in young children.

• Suggested Community Resources sections–In each activities chapter.

  • Identify sources of formal and informal tools and assistance for science education

New To This Edition

• Updated selection of children's literature--many excellent books appear, enticing teachers and children alike.
• The Human Body chapter has been completely revised--reflects nationwide efforts to stem the worrisome epidemic of childhood obesity.
• Chapter correlations with the National Science Education Standards and Curriculum Focal Points for Pre-K through 8 mathematics.
• Expanded coverage of assessment methods in Chapter 3.

Table of Contents

I. THE RATIONALE.

II. CONCEPTS, EXPERIENCES, AND INTEGRATING ACTIVITIES.

APPENDICES.

Courses

Science in Early Childhood  (Early Childhood Education)

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• Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years: An Integrated Affective Approach, 10/E
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  A core text for Science in Early Childhood courses at the 2-year or 4-year level for those who will teach young children in preschool or in the primary grades.

   

  A classic in the field, this text takes an integrated approach to science without watering it down, and emphasizes understanding and addressing children’s affective nature. It remains a forward-thinking, innovative resource for teaching science to young learners, and a best-selling resource for the field.

   

  Clearly organized, the text provides a research-based rationale for early science education in Part I chapters. Emphasizing that meaningful science for young children builds on the emotional underpinnings of their curiosity and concerns about the everyday world, and their pleasure in exploring it, this resource encourages new teachers to help children live appreciatively and thoughtfully on Earth.

   

  The topical chapters in Part II offer solid, accessible, concept-based activities and are concurrent with the vision of the new Framework for K-12 Science Education, being developed by the Board on Science Education of the National Academy of Science.  For each unit presented, students are provided with all the comprehensive integrating and connecting elements to strengthen children’s learning of science.  Early educators’ own content and pedagogical knowledge will be expanded as they practice using the units in class and in field placements. 

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