Understanding Primary Science

Third Edition
Martin W Wenham
Peter Ovens - Nottingham Trent University, UK
Understanding Primary Science
December 2009 | 296 pages | Sage UK
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Praise for the Second Edition:

"This is a useful and interesting resource book for primary teachers and would help to develop their knowledge and teaching of science - I will certainly be using it to inform my planning and teaching of the subject." - Juliette Green, Primary School Teacher, Environmental Education

"Every teacher, however well trained in science, will have areas of uncertain understanding. This book is a prime resource for primary teachers of readable, accurate and relevant explanations of scientific phenomena, supported by impressively clear drawings. It has been revised to include recent scientific developments such as DNA and environmental issues, and continues to give sound advice about likely misconceptions whilst maintaining its focus on explaining the science for teachers." - Wynne Harlen, Professor in Education, University of Bristol

Giving primary teachers the background knowledge they need to plan effective programs of work and answer children's questions with confidence, the Third Edition of this popular text now also includes a CD containing 200 science investigations, allowing teachers to explore the topics covered in the book with their pupils.

The book relates explanations of scientific theories and concepts with children's everyday experiences, helping teachers and trainees to think about how to present the topics, and includes lots of practical activities. It is also closely linked to the National Curriculum, with new Quick Guides on the CD clearly showing which sections of the book cover each part of each attainment target at Key Stages 1 and 2.

This is an essential book for student teachers, teachers, and anyone involved in science education.

Contents

PART ONE: DEVELOPING SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE

  • Helping Children to Become Scientific

PART TWO: LIFE PROCESSES AND LIVING THINGS

  • Life processes
  • Humans and Other Animals
  • Plants
  • Variation, Classification, Adaption and the Environment

PART THREE: MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES

  • Matter
  • Grouping and Classifying Materials
  • Changing, Combining and Separating Materials

PART FOUR: PHYSICAL PROCESSES

  • Electricity
  • Forces and Motion
  • Gravity and Magnetism
  • Sound and Light
  • The Earth and Beyond

Additional materials

Description

Praise for the Second Edition:

"This is a useful and interesting resource book for primary teachers and would help to develop their knowledge and teaching of science - I will certainly be using it to inform my planning and teaching of the subject." - Juliette Green, Primary School Teacher, Environmental Education

"Every teacher, however well trained in science, will have areas of uncertain understanding. This book is a prime resource for primary teachers of readable, accurate and relevant explanations of scientific phenomena, supported by impressively clear drawings. It has been revised to include recent scientific developments such as DNA and environmental issues, and continues to give sound advice about likely misconceptions whilst maintaining its focus on explaining the science for teachers." - Wynne Harlen, Professor in Education, University of Bristol

Giving primary teachers the background knowledge they need to plan effective programs of work and answer children's questions with confidence, the Third Edition of this popular text now also includes a CD containing 200 science investigations, allowing teachers to explore the topics covered in the book with their pupils.

The book relates explanations of scientific theories and concepts with children's everyday experiences, helping teachers and trainees to think about how to present the topics, and includes lots of practical activities. It is also closely linked to the National Curriculum, with new Quick Guides on the CD clearly showing which sections of the book cover each part of each attainment target at Key Stages 1 and 2.

This is an essential book for student teachers, teachers, and anyone involved in science education.

Contents

PART ONE: DEVELOPING SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE

  • Helping Children to Become Scientific

PART TWO: LIFE PROCESSES AND LIVING THINGS

  • Life processes
  • Humans and Other Animals
  • Plants
  • Variation, Classification, Adaption and the Environment

PART THREE: MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES

  • Matter
  • Grouping and Classifying Materials
  • Changing, Combining and Separating Materials

PART FOUR: PHYSICAL PROCESSES

  • Electricity
  • Forces and Motion
  • Gravity and Magnetism
  • Sound and Light
  • The Earth and Beyond

Additional materials

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Praise for the Second Edition:

"This is a useful and interesting resource book for primary teachers and would help to develop their knowledge and teaching of science - I will certainly be using it to inform my planning and teaching of the subject." - Juliette Green, Primary School Teacher, Environmental Education

"Every teacher, however well trained in science, will have areas of uncertain understanding. This book is a prime resource for primary teachers of readable, accurate and relevant explanations of scientific phenomena, supported by impressively clear drawings. It has been revised to include recent scientific developments such as DNA and environmental issues, and continues to give sound advice about likely misconceptions whilst maintaining its focus on explaining the science for teachers." - Wynne Harlen, Professor in Education, University of Bristol

Giving primary teachers the background knowledge they need to plan effective programs of work and answer children's questions with confidence, the Third Edition of this popular text now also includes a CD containing 200 science investigations, allowing teachers to explore the topics covered in the book with their pupils.

The book relates explanations of scientific theories and concepts with children's everyday experiences, helping teachers and trainees to think about how to present the topics, and includes lots of practical activities. It is also closely linked to the National Curriculum, with new Quick Guides on the CD clearly showing which sections of the book cover each part of each attainment target at Key Stages 1 and 2.

This is an essential book for student teachers, teachers, and anyone involved in science education.


Table Of Contents:

  • PART ONE: DEVELOPING SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE
  • Helping Children to Become Scientific
  • PART TWO: LIFE PROCESSES AND LIVING THINGS
  • Life processes
  • Humans and Other Animals
  • Plants
  • Variation, Classification, Adaption and the Environment
  • PART THREE: MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES
  • Matter
  • Grouping and Classifying Materials
  • Changing, Combining and Separating Materials
  • PART FOUR: PHYSICAL PROCESSES
  • Electricity
  • Forces and Motion
  • Gravity and Magnetism
  • Sound and Light
  • The Earth and Beyond

Recent Product Reviews:

Comprehensive and up to date. A good additional text to support our PGCE students.
Ms Sarah Earle, Department of Primary Education, Bath Spa University
Understanding Primary Science is an easy to read text that make Primary level science accessible to BEd/BA Education students. We use it now as an essential text at UWS to help direct students development towards being more confident in the delivery of primary science within their own classroom practice.
Dr Stephen Day, Education (Ayr), University of the West of Scotland
I really good read full of practical ideas for school practitioners.
Dr Colin Howard, Institute of Education, Worcester University
Useful text to support primary teachers in planning and delivering CfE.
Mr Nick Hood, Department of Educational Studies, Edinburgh University
recommended this book on students reading list
Ms Mandy Allsopp, Department of Educational Studies, Edinburgh University

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