Science and Engineering in Preschool through Elementary Grades provides evidence-based guidance on effective approaches to preschool through elementary science and engineering instruction that supports the success of all students. This report evaluates the state of the evidence on learning experiences prior to school; promising instructional approaches and what is needed for implementation to include teacher professional development, curriculum, and instructional materials; and the policies and practices at all levels that constrain or facilitate efforts to enhance preschool through elementary science and engineering. (author abstract)

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Front Matter
Summary
1 Introduction
2 Preschool and Elementary Systems and Structures
3 The Contextual Nature of Children's Learning
4 Developing Children's Proficiency in and Through Investigation and Design
5 Learning Environments and Instructional Practices That Center Children, Investigation, and Design   
6 The Potentials and Pitfalls of Integrating Across Domains               
7 The Role of Curriculum Materials and Instructional Resources
8 Supporting Educators to Center Children, Investigation, and Design
9 Transformative Leadership
10 Progressing Toward a Vision for Science and Engineering in Preschool Through Elementary Grades
References 
Appendix: Biosketches of Committee Members and Staff