Teaching Science : in the primary classroom /
Ward, Helen
Teaching Science : in the primary classroom / edited by Hellen Ward and Judith Roden - Third edition - Los Angeles : SAGE, 2016. - xi, 232 pages : illustration (some color) ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is science? / Hellen Ward --
The skills learners need to learn science: process skills / Hellen Ward --
Observation, measurement and classification / Judith Roden --
Raising and analyzing questions and use of secondary sources / Judith Roden --
Scientific enquiry and working scientifically / Hellen Ward --
Assessing learning / Hellen Ward and Keith Remnant --
Science from stories / Claire Hewlett --
Using role-play to stimulate and develop learners' understanding of scientific concepts / Maria Elsam and Julie Foreman --
Science from games / Hellen Ward --
Using computers in science / Manette Carroll and Hellen Ward --
Science outdoors / Andrew Berry.
Now in full color, the new edition of this core textbook is packed full of exciting ideas and methods to help trainees and teachers looking for creative ways of teaching science to primary school children. It's the perfect step-by-step guide for anyone teaching science for the first time. Reflecting the new curriculum, the third edition has been extensively updated throughout and now includes: a brand new chapter on teaching science outdoors; lots of guidance on how to work scientifically in the classroom; a new focus on assessment of ‘secondary readiness; new activities and case studies, with helpful links to developing scientific skills. With practical examples, case studies, clear guidance on how to turn theory into creative practice, and lots of ideas for lively science lessons and activities, this is the ideal book for anyone studying primary science on initial teacher education courses, and teachers looking for new ideas to use in the classroom.
9781473912052
1. Science --Study and teaching (Elementary).
FAC LB1585.G7 / T4 2016
Teaching Science : in the primary classroom / edited by Hellen Ward and Judith Roden - Third edition - Los Angeles : SAGE, 2016. - xi, 232 pages : illustration (some color) ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is science? / Hellen Ward --
The skills learners need to learn science: process skills / Hellen Ward --
Observation, measurement and classification / Judith Roden --
Raising and analyzing questions and use of secondary sources / Judith Roden --
Scientific enquiry and working scientifically / Hellen Ward --
Assessing learning / Hellen Ward and Keith Remnant --
Science from stories / Claire Hewlett --
Using role-play to stimulate and develop learners' understanding of scientific concepts / Maria Elsam and Julie Foreman --
Science from games / Hellen Ward --
Using computers in science / Manette Carroll and Hellen Ward --
Science outdoors / Andrew Berry.
Now in full color, the new edition of this core textbook is packed full of exciting ideas and methods to help trainees and teachers looking for creative ways of teaching science to primary school children. It's the perfect step-by-step guide for anyone teaching science for the first time. Reflecting the new curriculum, the third edition has been extensively updated throughout and now includes: a brand new chapter on teaching science outdoors; lots of guidance on how to work scientifically in the classroom; a new focus on assessment of ‘secondary readiness; new activities and case studies, with helpful links to developing scientific skills. With practical examples, case studies, clear guidance on how to turn theory into creative practice, and lots of ideas for lively science lessons and activities, this is the ideal book for anyone studying primary science on initial teacher education courses, and teachers looking for new ideas to use in the classroom.
9781473912052
1. Science --Study and teaching (Elementary).
FAC LB1585.G7 / T4 2016