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Part of a series of texts, Active Experiences for Active Children: Science, Third Edition, is unique to the market by providing a theoretical foundation for teaching science to preschoolers and primarygrade children alongside meaningful, standardsbased, constructivist, handson learning 'experiences' to guide teachers in their practice. Organized around the National Science Education Standards and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, the textconsists 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. Primarygrade children should be engaged in active experiential learning as well, and each experience is extended to the early primary grades (grades 13).The experiences in this book are meaningful because they: are grounded in childrens interests and needs in their hereandnow 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 childrens 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 childrens learning.Organized to address a variety of audiences, the text is formatted in two parts: Part One offers a foundation for young children and science; Part Two offers thematic based units full of resources for teachers, teacher strategies, and inquirybased experiences for children. The content has been expanded in the third edition to include a new chapter on engaging children with the natural world (Chapter 14), references to the most recent reports on science education from the National Academies, updated and expanded lists of books and Web sites for children and adults, and new activities. This highly readable, userfriendly series text is formatted with an engaging, conversational style that will connect and resonate with its varied readers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Active Experiences for Active Children: Science'? A: The book focuses on providing a theoretical foundation for teaching science to preschoolers and primary-grade children, emphasizing hands-on, meaningful learning experiences that align with National Science Education Standards.
- Q: How is the content of the book organized? A: The book is divided into two parts: Part One offers foundational concepts for young children and science, while Part Two presents thematic units with resources, teacher strategies, and inquiry-based experiences.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes teachers, educators, and caregivers working with preschool and primary-grade children in childcare settings, preschool programs, and federally funded programs.
- Q: What are some key features of the learning experiences provided in the book? A: Key features include grounding in children's interests, inquiry-based learning, group work, continuity between experiences, opportunities for reflection, and tools for teachers to document and assess learning.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both preschoolers and early primary-grade children? A: Yes, the book includes experiences that are designed for preschoolers and extends to early primary grades (grades 1-3), making it versatile for various age groups.
- Q: What updates does the third edition include? A: The third edition includes a new chapter on engaging children with the natural world, updated references on science education, and expanded lists of resources for children and adults.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle for both teachers and students.
- Q: When was 'Active Experiences for Active Children: Science' published? A: The book was published on June 21, 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Carol Seefeldt.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 224 pages.