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 Science Process Skills 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 Health and Safety Planning for Inclusion Beauty Indoor Spaces Integrating Spaces Science Areas Art Centers Woodworking Center Book and Library Centers 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? Space Planning Science and Nature Discovery Areas Art Activities Math Activities Physical Activities Other Considerations General Safety and Health Consideration for Active Outdoor Environments The Teacher''s Role Summary Chapter 4 : Bulding 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 an Museums The Home-School Connection Summary Chapter 5 : Experiences and Science Content Knowledge of Children Knowledge of the Subject Matter Knowledge of the Subject Matter-Science An Emphasis on Inquiry Organizing Children''s Experiences Bringing Knowledge of Children and Content Together Expanding and Extending First-Hand Expriences Summary PART TWO: GUIDES TO ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Chapter 6: I Am a Scientist For the Teacher What You''ll Need to Know Key Concepts Goals and Objectives What You''ll Need Other Things You''ll Need The Home-School Connection Documenting and Assessing Children''s Learning For the Children Reflecting Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades Chapter 7 : 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 Other Things You''ll Need The Home-School Connection Documenting and Assessing Children''s Learning For the Children Investigations of Growth and Change With Seeds and Plants Reflecting Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades Chapter 8: 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 Other Things You''ll Need The Home-School Connection Documenting and Assessing Children''s Learning For the Children 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 The Home-School Connection Documenting and Assessing Children''s Learning For the Children 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 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 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 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 Other Things You''ll Need The Home-School Connection Documenting and Assessing Children''s Learning For the Children 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 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 14: Engaging Children With the Natural World: Environmental Education For the Teacher What You''ll Need to Know Key Concepts Goals and Objectives What You''ll Need Other Things You''ll Need The Home-School Connection Documenting and Assessing Children''s Learning For the Children Reflecting Extending and Expanding to the Early Primary Grades References Resources Index.