附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-195) and index.
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.
