Primary Science Knowledge And Understanding

Download or read book Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding written by Graham Peacock and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develops secure subject knowledge for primary science with the ability to test understanding through the new online resources.

Download or read book Understanding Primary Science written by Martin Wenham and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Third Edition, this text provides the background knowledge primary teachers need to plan effective programmes of work and answer children's questions with confidence. The new edition links explanations of scientific concepts with children's everyday experiences to help teachers and trainees foresee how they will present the subject knowledge to their pupils. Shaped by the National Curriculum, this text explains key scientific theories and concepts which pupils at primary level, including very able children, need in order to understand the observations and investigations they undertake. A CD ROM of 200 science investigations for young students is included with the new edition, allowing teachers to explore the practical application of topics covered in the book. This is an essential book for teachers, student teachers and anyone interested in the roots and growth of science education.

Download or read book Teaching Primary Science written by Peter Loxley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition brings science subject knowledge and pedagogy together to support, inform and inspire those training to teach primary science. Written in a clear and accessible way, the book provides comprehensive coverage of science themes. Ideas for teaching and examples from practice provide a basis for inspiring children to explore science and look at the world in new and intriguing ways.

Download or read book Mastery in primary science written by Deborah Wilkinson and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2019-09-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does ′mastery′ look like in primary science? How can teachers plan for, assess and evidence it? This book explores how ‘rich’ learning tasks that enable children to apply, analyse, evaluate, and/or create to solve exciting and novel problems support the development of mastery level knowledge and skills in primary science. - Outlines how to recognise and use assessment opportunities - Focuses on the development of conceptual understanding - Highlights and demontrates the importance of teacher questioning - Explores the theories behind ′mastery′ for primary science

Download or read book Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding written by Mr Graham A Peacock and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-11-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential subject knowledge text for primary science. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. The 5th edition of this popular text has a number of new features including a new self assessment section and M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. References to the 2007 QTS Standards and the Early Years Foundation Stage are also included. With full coverage of the science curriculum, and updated research summaries reflecting the latest thinking, this text is written to help trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of science.

Download or read book Science for Primary and Early Years written by Jane Devereux and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007-06-14 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science for Primary and Early Years is a comprehensive guide to the subject knowledge requirements for the teaching of science in early years settings and primary schools. This second edition consists of activities to help the reader extend their own understanding of science. Part One explores understanding the nature of science, processes of planning, carrying out and evaluating scientific investigations, collecting and using data, hypothesizing, predicting, fair testing, use of correct terminology and understanding health and safety as well as key ideas in science that underpin subject knowledge. Part Two builds on these ideas as it explores in more detail life and living processes, the environment, electricity and magnetism, light, sound and the earth in space. This text is part of the series Developing Subject Knowledge which covers English, Mathematics and Science and provides authoritative distance learning materials on the national requirements for teaching the primary core curriculum, working with the early years and achieving qualified teacher status. It is designed for initial teacher training, experienced practitioner self-study, and will help towards GCSE revision. This is a set book for the Open University Course, 'Ways of Knowing: language, mathematics and science in the early years'.

Download or read book Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding written by Graham Peacock and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2024-04-14 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the subject knowledge you need to teach primary science. The essential subject knowledge text for primary science. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. This comprehensive text, covering the whole primary curriculum, includes interactive tasks, self-assessment questions and links to other resources in all chapters. Primary science matters. This 10th edition includes links to the ITT Core Content Framework and new content on children’s common misconceptions in science.