The authors use case examples throughout the book to illustrate how the constructivist theories can be put into practice. The last section of the book answers frequently asked questions and offers tips to help teachers transform their current practices and implement constructivist theories. Sample activities are provided in physics, chemistry, and biology. In one sample activity, students explore changes that occur in toilet paper that has been mixed with water. In addition to giving a list of materials and describing the activity, the book suggests ways to introduce the activity and outlines the theories, questions, and predictions that the children might have.
Scenarios illustrate teachers' and students' behaviors during the toilet paper change exploration.
Black and white pictures depict classroom scenes.