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Exploring Science and Mathematics in a Child's World / Edition 1
- ISBN-10:
- 0130945226
- ISBN-13:
- 9780130945228
- Pub. Date:
- 01/11/2008
- Publisher:
- Pearson
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Overview
How do young children learn math and science? Exploring Science and Mathematics in a Child’s World examines the development of learning theory through twelve concept explorations on basic natural science themes. The book models how best learning practices are constructed in classroom settings. It also demonstrates how to apply mathematical concepts in authentic minds-on and hands-on experiences related to science.
Part One lays the foundation of child development, interrelated mathematics and science processes, and Concept Exploration design. Concept Exploration provides an alternative approach to the usual reliance on a basis model, enabling the teacher and students to explore a wider range of design concepts. This is outlined in Chapter Six. Part Two contains chapters of activities based around a theme such as water, clouds, sun and shadows, wind, birds, insects, and more. All of the activities correlate to the NSES and NCTM standards. This is pictured in a chart at the beginning of each activity chapter for easy reference.
For schools where blended math and science courses are offered, this book fills a need as one that demonstrates appropriate content integration and will be a great reference for teachers for many years.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780130945228 |
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Publisher: | Pearson |
Publication date: | 01/11/2008 |
Series: | Pearson Custom Education Series |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 400 |
Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d) |
Table of Contents
PART I
Chapter 1: A CHILD'S WORLD – How Young Children Learn
INTRODUCTION
Implications for Adults
A Child's World of Cause and Effect
Creating Environments that Support Development
How Emergence of Language Supports Mathematics and Science Learning
Emergence of Symbolic Language
Mathematics Development
One-to-One Correspondence
Thinking Skills
Imagining
Review and Discussion Questions
CHAPTER 2: NURTURING CHILD DEVELOPMENT – Environments that Promote Learning
INTRODUCTION
Creating a Culture of Caring: The Teacher’s Role
Families and Schools Together
Children’s Questions and Curiosities
Experiencing Newness
Encouraging Wonder and Discovery
Teachers’ Roles in Creating a Curious Classroom
Wiggle Room and Opportunities for Movement
Concept Explorations - Long term projects
Documenting Experiences
Review and Discussion Questions
CHAPTER 3: THE PROCESS OF PROBLEM SOLVING FOR CHILDREN
INTRODUCTION
The Nature of Problem Solving
Problem-Solving Styles
Active Versus Reflective Styles
How Problem-Solving Styles Affect Classroom Practices and Student Experiences
Student Tendencies
Teacher and Student Interactions
Random Abstract Teachers and Concrete Sequential Students
Concrete Sequential Teachers and Random Abstract Students
Classroom Experiences with Problem Solving
Authentic Learning – Problem Solving in the Real World
Design of Classroom Activities that Encourage Problem Solving
Teaching at Each of the Four Stages of Problem Solving
Collecting and Organizing Data
Review and Discussion Questions
CHAPTER 4: MEASUREMENT ~ A WAY TO CAPTURE OBSERVATIONS IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION
Using Senses to Experience the World
How Things Change and Grow
Seeking Inventive Ways to Capture Change and Growth
Formal Approaches and Techniques of Measurement
Some Ideas for Teaching Children to Measure
Ways to Help Children Communicate and Share Mathematical Ideas
Developing Referents for Measurement
Review and Discussion Questions
Resources for Teachers
CHAPTER 5: ORGANIZING DATA IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
INTRODUCTION
Usefulness of Charts and Graphs
Types of Charts
Types of Graphs
People Graphs
Concrete Graphs
Pictographs
Bar Graphs
Histograms
Circle Graphs
Line Graphs
Using Maps to Organize Data
Review and Discussion Questions
Resources for Teachers
CHAPTER 6: CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPING CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Provides Solid Science and Mathematics Content
Solid Science Content
Solid Mathematics Content
Considers the Appropriate Level of Child Development
Truly Integrates Mathematics and Science
Is Guided by the Child's World
Incorporates Children's Literature
Actively Involves Children through Common Basic Materials
Is Founded on a Safe Environment
Concept Exploration Design
Children’s Explorations
National Science Education Standards
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Standards
The Pre-K – 2 Content Standards
The Pre-K – 2 Process Standards
Resources
Resource Books
Storybooks
Picture Books
Multicultural Books
Writing Your Own Book
Review and Discussion Questions
PART II MATH/SCIENCE CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
CHAPTER 7: ASTRONOMY AND SPACE SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
Algebra and Patterns
Measurement
Data Analysis
Observing with All the Senses
Sight
Sound
Safety
Concept Explorations on Astronomy and Space Science for Your Classroom
Resources for Teachers
Books
Article
Websites
CHAPTER 8: BIRDS
INTRODUCTION
Science Concepts for Teachers
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
Observing with All the Senses
Sight
Touch
Sound
SAFETY
CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS ON BIRDS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Books
Web Sites
CHAPTER 9: CLOUDS
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Sound
SAFETY
CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS ON CLOUDS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Books
Websites
CHAPTER 10: INSECTS
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH LEARNING EXPERIENCES
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Sound
Touch
Smell and Taste
SAFETY
CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS ON INSECTS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Books
Web Sites
Children’s Books on Insects
CHAPTER 11: LEAVES
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Sound
Touch
Smell
SAFETY
CONCEPT EXPLORATION ON LEAVES FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Books
Web Sites
CHAPTER 12: MATH/SCIENCE CONCEPT EXPLORATION: LIGHT AND COLOR
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Geometry
Measurement
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Sound
SAFETY
CONCEPTS EXPLORATONS ON LIGHT AND COLOR FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Books
Web Sites
Children’s Books
CHAPTER 13: ROCKS
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Touch
Sound
SAFETY
CONCEPTS EXPLORATONS ON ROCKS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Books
Web Sites
CHAPTER 14: SEEDS
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Touch
Sound
Taste
Smell
SAFETY
CONCEPTS EXPLORATONS ON SEEDS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Web Sites
Children’s Books on Seeds
CHAPTER 15: SUN AND SHADOWS
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Touch
SAFETY
CONCEPTS EXPLORATONS ON SUN AND SHADOWS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Web Sites
Children’s Books on Sun and Shadows
CHAPTER 16: TOYS AND TOOLS
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
Simple Machines
Mechanical Advantage
Inertia
Center of Gravity
Friction
Mass and Weight
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis and Probability
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Touch
Sound
SAFETY
CONCEPTS EXPLORATONS ON TOYS AND TOOLS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Books
Article
Children’s Books on Toys and Tools
CHAPTER 17: WATER
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Touch
Sound
Taste and Smell
SAFETY
CONCEPTS EXPLORATONS ON WATER FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Books
Journal
Web Sites
Children’s Books on Water
CHAPTER 18: WIND
INTRODUCTION
SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS
MATHEMATICS: ADDRESSING THE NCTM STANDARDS THROUGH CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis
OBSERVING WITH ALL THE SENSES
Sight
Sound
SAFETY
CONCEPTS EXPLORATONS ON WIND FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Resources for Teachers
Books
Websites
Children’s Books on Wind
APPENDIX: NCTM PROCESS STANDARDS THROUGH GRADE 12
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