Science in early childhood / edited by Coral Campbell, Wendy Jobling, Christine Howitt.

Part 1. What Initial Information Should I Know to Teach Science? : -- 1. The place of science in the early years / Coral Campbell and Christine Howitt -- 2. Identifying the science in early childhood policy documentation / Andrea Nolan -- 3. Science in the Australian Curriculum / Kathryn Paige -- 4. Learning theories related to early childhood science education / Coral Campbell -- Part 2. How Can I Enhance Children's Learning of Science?: : -- 6. Scientific inquiry in the early years / Christine Howitt -- 7. Teaching science inclusively / Gemma Scarparolo -- 8. Indigenous ways of knowing science / Kate Chealuck and Coral Campbell -- 9. Science learning through play / Sandra Hesterman and Nicole Hunter -- 10. Enhancing young children's science identity through pedagogical practice / Elaine Blake and Christine Howitt -- 11. STEM education in early childhood / Christine Preston -- Part 3. How Can I Use the Learning Environment to Enhance Children's Science Understandings? : -- 12. Science learning in informal experiences / Coral Campbell and Christine Howitt -- 13. Science learning through the environment / Chris Speldewinde and Coral Campbell -- Part 4. How Do I Plan and Assess in Science?: : -- 14. Planning for teaching science in the early years / Christine Howitt and Wendy Jobling -- 15. Intentional teaching of science / Christine Howitt -- 16. Observing, assessing and documenting science learning / Coral Campbell -- 17. Science education: professional learning through reflective practice / Christine Howitt and Coral Campbell.

"It is widely recognised that science explorations is vital in children's lives as they make sense of the world. Now in its fourth edition, Science in Early Childhood provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to science in the early years. Each chapter has been updated to include current research and to address changing priorities in early childhood science education."--Publisher's website.