Description
100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science is filled with exciting yet achievable ideas to engage pupils in all areas of the National Curriculum for science. With a whole range of ideas for activities, experiments, assessment and increasing parental engagement, this book will help primary teachers develop pupils' knowledge and shape their attitudes towards learning science.
About the Author
Paul Tyler has been teaching for 12 years and leading science in his school for seven years. In 2013, he won a Primary Science Teacher Award from the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) and has been an active member of the trust since. Paul is also a member of the Association for Science Education (ASE) and has written extensively on primary science issues. He regularly delivers workshops and keynote speeches at national and international conferences about his work on topical science, science capital and career inspirations in primary schools. Bryony Turford has been teaching for nearly 20 years and delivering professional development sessions for leaders, teachers, trainees and NQTs for over 15 years. She is a Chartered Science Teacher, has a CPD Mark as lead facilitator and is a Senior Regional Hub Leader for the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) for Yorkshire and Humber. Bryony currently works part-time in many roles as a primary science consultant, including an ESERO UK Space Ambassador, a Polar Ambassador and a STEM Ambassador.
Reviews
My mum has always taught me that it's quality not quantity that counts! In #100ideas you get the best of both! A multitude of hand-picked resources from real classrooms wrapped in a rich understanding of why and how we teach primary science. -- Dr Lynne Bianchi * University of Manchester, @LynneBianchi *
Every teacher of primary science will find something useful in this great book. The ideas all develop strong conceptual understanding through best practice in how children learn science. And every primary science child will love 'doing' the science. Brilliant! -- Jane Turner * Director of Primary Science Quality Mark *
This is a very useful handbook of ideas and one that would be a very useful addition to any staff room. -- Paul Hopkins * Leader Primary Science PGCE, University of Hull *
This book is an absolute joy to read and a must-have for all primary teachers who want to ignite science in their classroom! -- Primary Science Journal * The Association for Science Education *
This pocket-sized book is a little like a teaching Tardis. There is a lot more inside than you would ever imagine! -- Green Tick Evaluation * The Association for Science Education *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472976659
Author Paul Tyler
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 164g