Who was right about gravity - Aristotle or Galileo? Do woodlice like the damp or the sunshine?
Now in full colour, the new edition of this core textbook is packed full of exciting ideas and methods to help trainees and teachers looking for creative ways of teaching science to primary school children. It's the perfect step-by-step guide for anyone teaching science for the first time.
Reflecting the new curriculum, the third edition has been extensively updated throughout and now includes:
* a brand new chapter on teaching science outdoors
* lots of guidance on how to work scientifically in the classroom
* a new focus on assessment of 'secondary readiness'
* new activities and case studies, with helpful links to developing scientific skills
With practical examples, case studies, clear guidance on how to turn theory into creative practice, and lots of ideas for lively science lessons and activities, this is the ideal book for anyone studying primary science on initial teacher education courses, and teachers looking for new ideas to use in the classroom.
Industry Reviews
'This is an excellent book not only for student teachers (probably its main target audience) but for anyone involved in science lessons in the primary school. It is easy to read and gives clear practical advice including suggestions for effective classroom organisation. A real strength of the resource is that the writers have a wide range of experience in teaching science in the primary school.'- Primary Science Review 'At last a book that clearly focuses on the promotion and development of science learning from the Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2. The four authors have extensive experience in initial teacher education and in primary schooling and this is evident in the emphasis on practical examples and evidence-based guidance. Based in initial teacher education the authors have based much of the content on recent and relevant research, with a particular aim of making the scientific content lively, contemporary and fun. Initial teacher education students, teachers and science leaders-ordinators will find the book accessible, yet challenging. The examples and case studies are current and designed to help teachers make science learning active and creative. I believe that readers will welcome the assistance with planning, process skills and assessment, but more crucially will see how the range of components in the book contribute to science learning in the primary school' -" "Professor Hugh Lawlor, Director of AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust and DfES Adviser 'This is an excellent book not only for student teachers but for anyone involved in science lessons in the primary school' - Primary Science Review 'An excellent book written with the class teacher in mind, it is practical and filled with loads of ideas. I found it an inspirational read' - Carol Stringer, Class Teacher and Science Co-ordinator, Cartwright & Kelsey Church of England Primary School, Kent ' This is an excellent book not only for student teachers (probably its main target audience) but for anyone involved in science lessons in the primary school. It is easy to read and gives clear practical advice including suggestions for effective classroom organisation. A real strength of the resource is that the writers have a wide range of experience in teaching science in the primary school.'- Primary Science Review 'At last a book that clearly focuses on the promotion and development of science learning from the Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2. The four authors have extensive experience in initial teacher education and in primary schooling and this is evident in the emphasis on practical examples and evidence-based guidance. Based in initial teacher education the authors have based much of the content on recent and relevant research, with a particular aim of making the scientific content lively, contemporary and fun. Initial teacher education students, teachers and science leaders-ordinators will find the book accessible, yet challenging. The examples and case studies are current and designed to help teachers make science learning active and creative. I believe that readers will welcome the assistance with planning, process skills and assessment, but more crucially will see how the range of components in the book contribute to science learning in the primary school' -" "Professor Hugh Lawlor, Director of AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust and DfES Adviser 'This is an excellent book not only for student teachers but for anyone involved in science lessons in the primary school' - Primary Science Review 'An excellent book written with the class teacher in mind, it is practical and filled with loads of ideas. I found it an inspirational read' - Carol Stringer, Class Teacher and Science Co-ordinator, Cartwright & Kelsey Church of England Primary School, Kent
