Intro
Foreword
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
About the Editors
Contributors
1 Introduction: Cases Written for, with, and by Elementary Teachers of Science
1.1 A New Vision for Elementary Science Education
1.2 What Should the Next Generation of Elementary Teachers of Science Know and Be Able to Teach?
1.3 What Are the Systemic Challenges to Preparing Elementary Teachers of Science?
1.4 What Are the Barriers and Affordances for Supporting the Professional Growth of the Next Generation of Elementary Teachers of Science?

1.5 Philosophical and Historical Underpinnings for Using Case-Based Approach in Elementary Teacher Preparation Programs
1.6 What is Meant by Cases and How They Can Serve as a Pedagogical Tool to Promote Science Teacher Learning?
1.7 Case-Based Pedagogy in Elementary Teacher Preparation
1.8 Structure of This Book
References
Part IConsidering Diversity Equity and Inclusion
2 Case: No podemos abandonar las ciencias: Supporting Science Home Learning with Multilingual Families
References

3 Commentary: La Ciencia en el Arte de hacer Tamales: Finding Other Ways to Support Families
References
4 Case: The Day the Dirt Flew
5 Commentary: Tend the Soil Before Planting the Seeds
Reference
6 Case: Can We Start With Science Today?
7 Commentary: Partnering with University Outreach Experts
8 Case: I'm Not Stupid in Your Classroom!
Reference
9 Commentary: Designing Equitable Science Instruction for All Students
References
10 Case: When the Sun Doesn't Shine
11 Commentary: Cultivating Cultural Knowledge
References

12 Case: Clarissa Says God Doesn't Exist
13 Commentary: Clarissa Doesn't Speak for Science
Reference
14 Case: Andrea Draws a Scientist
15 Commentary: Andrea's Organic Scientist
References
16 Case: Joseph Has No Money for Groceries!
17 Commentary: Get to Know Your Students
References
18 Case: Did I Inherit My Curly Hair from My Mom..., or from My Ma?
19 Commentary: It Never Occurred to Me to Ask
Part IIDesigning Science Instruction
20 Case: Growing Wonder, Growing Crystals: Pedagogical Choices in Preschool Science Inquiry

21 Commentary: Unstructured Play or Effective Science Inquiry?
21.1 The Role of the Teacher in Effective Science Inquiry
21.2 The Role of the Preschool Student in Effective Science Inquiry
References
22 Case: The Nature of Science is an Important Aspect of Science, but Can My Third Graders Understand It?
22.1 For Reflection and Discussion
References
23 Commentary: Professional Learning and Taking Risks: How Understanding the Nature of Science Influences Instruction
24 Case: Broccoli, Bones, and Inquiry's Plight
25 Commentary: Expecting the Unexpected of the Inquiries