Description
If you are teaching - or learning - to teach primary science, this is the toolkit to support you!
About the Author
Alan Cross is a senior fellow at the University of Manchester, UK, where he leads and teaches on the PGCE Primary Science Programme.
Book Information
ISBN 9780335263349
Author Alan Cross
Format Paperback
Page Count 424
Imprint Open University Press
Publisher Open University Press
Weight(grams) 690g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 171mm * 20mm
Highly respected and widely used, Essential Primary Science 2E blends essential subject knowledge with a vast array of teacher activities. Updated and revised throughout to reflect the requirements of the new National Curriculum, it covers the essential knowledge and understanding that you need; plus it offers over 200 great ideas for teaching primary science at KS1 and KS2 - so no more late nights thinking up creative new ways to teach key concepts!
Written in a friendly and supportive style this new edition offers:
- Over 200 original and new activities to complement the new curriculum, ready for you to try out in the classroom
- Tips on how to ensure each lesson includes both practical and investigative elements
- Suggestions on how to make your lessons engaging, memorable and inclusive
- How to deal with learners' common scientific misconceptions in each topic
- Two new chapters on working scientifically and how to tackle assessment
- New up-to-date web links to quality free resources
About the Author
Alan Cross is a senior fellow at the University of Manchester, UK, where he leads and teaches on the PGCE Primary Science Programme.
Adrian Bowden is a primary science specialist teacher and company director of Travelling Science Ltd.
Book Information
ISBN 9780335263349
Author Alan Cross
Format Paperback
Page Count 424
Imprint Open University Press
Publisher Open University Press
Weight(grams) 690g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 171mm * 20mm
