Primary Science: Teaching Theory and Practice

Ninth Edition
John Sharp - University of Lincoln
Graham A Peacock
Rob Johnsey
Shirley Simon - Institute of Education, University of London, UK
Robin James Smith - Cardiff University, UK
Alan Cross - University of Manchester, UK
Diane Harris - University of Manchester, UK
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Primary Science: Teaching Theory and Practice
December 2020 | 216 pages | Learning Matters
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An extensive knowledge of the primary Science curriculum is not enough for trainee teachers, they need to know how to teach Science in the primary classroom.

This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Science that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching.  It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary Science. 

This 9th edition has been updated to include a new chapter on creative curriculum approaches.

Practical guidance, features and resources help students translate their learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of teaching:

-          Online practical lesson ideas for the classroom

-          The Primary National Curriculum for Science in Key Stages one and two

-          Tips for planning primary Science

-          Useful weblinks for primary Science teaching

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

The nature of scientific understanding

The nature of scientific understanding

Processes and methods of scientific enquiry

Processes and methods of scientific enquiry

Children’s ideas

Children’s ideas

Science in the Foundation Stage

Science in the Foundation Stage

Teaching strategies

Teaching strategies

Planning

Planning

Classroom organisation and management

Classroom organisation and management

Assessment, recording and reporting

Assessment, recording and reporting

Using ICT in science

Using ICT in science

Health and safety

Health and safety

Creative curriculum approaches

Creative curriculum approaches

Description

An extensive knowledge of the primary Science curriculum is not enough for trainee teachers, they need to know how to teach Science in the primary classroom.

This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Science that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching.  It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary Science. 

This 9th edition has been updated to include a new chapter on creative curriculum approaches.

Practical guidance, features and resources help students translate their learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of teaching:

-          Online practical lesson ideas for the classroom

-          The Primary National Curriculum for Science in Key Stages one and two

-          Tips for planning primary Science

-          Useful weblinks for primary Science teaching

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

The nature of scientific understanding

The nature of scientific understanding

Processes and methods of scientific enquiry

Processes and methods of scientific enquiry

Children’s ideas

Children’s ideas

Science in the Foundation Stage

Science in the Foundation Stage

Teaching strategies

Teaching strategies

Planning

Planning

Classroom organisation and management

Classroom organisation and management

Assessment, recording and reporting

Assessment, recording and reporting

Using ICT in science

Using ICT in science

Health and safety

Health and safety

Creative curriculum approaches

Creative curriculum approaches

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Primary Science: Teaching Theory and Practice

John Sharp , Graham A Peacock , Rob Johnsey , Shirley Simon , Robin James Smith , Alan Cross , Diane Harris
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December 2020 | 216 pages | Learning Matters

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Paperback 31/03/2026 9781529718485 $58.00
Hardcover 31/03/2026 9781529718492 $113.00
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An extensive knowledge of the primary Science curriculum is not enough for trainee teachers, they need to know how to teach Science in the primary classroom.

This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Science that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching.  It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary Science. 

This 9th edition has been updated to include a new chapter on creative curriculum approaches.

Practical guidance, features and resources help students translate their learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of teaching:

-          Online practical lesson ideas for the classroom

-          The Primary National Curriculum for Science in Key Stages one and two

-          Tips for planning primary Science

-          Useful weblinks for primary Science teaching


Table Of Contents:

  • Introduction
  • The nature of scientific understanding
  • Processes and methods of scientific enquiry
  • Children’s ideas
  • Science in the Foundation Stage
  • Teaching strategies
  • Planning
  • Classroom organisation and management
  • Assessment, recording and reporting
  • Using ICT in science
  • Health and safety
  • Creative curriculum approaches

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