Science fix : science made easy for primary teachers

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Title:

Author:

Nicholson, Danny, author.

ISBN:

9781071928615

9781071928608

Personal Author:

Nicholson, Danny, author.

Physical Description:

viii, 221 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 26 cm

Contents:

1 What is science and why do we teach it? -- 2 Working scientifically -- 3 Science in English primary schools: where are we? -- 4 Plants -- 5 Living things and habitats -- 6 Animals, including humans -- 7 Evolution and inheritance -- 8 Materials and their properties -- 9 Forces and magnets -- 10 The earth in space -- 11 Electricity -- 12 Light and sound -- 13 Planning for good science -- 14 Assessment, questioning and pupil talk -- 15 Taking science outside -- 16 Science and computing/ICT -- 17 Inspiring future scientists -- 18 Health and safety in the science classroom.

Abstract:

"Science Fix is an introduction to the effective teaching of primary science for teachers and trainee teachers. It provides a breakdown of the complete primary science curriculum and outlines the science knowledge needed to teach each area. It includes practical advice for planning and delivering sequences of science lessons. The focus is on ensuring lessons are engaging and educational." "About this book", page xiii.

Subject Term:

Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary)

Science -- Study and teaching (Primary)

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Summary

Many primary school teachers find science a difficult subject to teach. Not only do teachers need to develop their own knowledge of a complex subject, they also need to know how to bring this subject to life in the primary classroom. Science Fix is here to help!In this practical book, author Danny Nicholson:*Guides you through all areas of the primary science curriculum. *Outlines the subject knowledge you need for each area, enabling you to teach with confidence. *Includes practical advice for teaching and guidance on how to plan and deliver sequences of engaging science lessons.*Outlines activities for teaching that promote scientific thinking and help children to work as scientists. *Identifies common misconceptions, allowing you to anticipate them in planning.*Asks what working scientifically is and, importantly, what it is not.