Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years: An Integrated Affective Approach (11th Edition)

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 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.