pt. 1. Building a foundation for change
The value of science education
How children learn
Sharing the vision of exemplary elementary science
Planning for the new elementary science program
pt. 2. The Nuts and bolts of change
Criteria for selecting inquiry-centered science curriculum materials
Professional development for inquiry-centered science
Establishing a science materials support center
Assessment strategies for inquiry-centered science
Building support for the science program
pt. 3. Inquiry-centered science in practice
Montgomery county, Washington
Spokane, Washington
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Cupertino, California
Huntsville, Alabama
Pasadena, California
San Francisco, California
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Epilogue.