Science 5-11 (Primary 5-11 Series)

by Alan Howe (Author), Christopher Collier (Editor), Alan Howe (Author), Christopher Collier (Editor), Christopher Collier (Editor), Sarah Earle (Editor), Kendra McMahon (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  2017

  $3.70

  This third edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5-11 has been fully updated to provide a synthesis of research and best practice in teaching and learning that focuses on successful ways to engage and motivate young scientists.

  Responding to the new curriculum, particularly `Working Scientifically', this edition now includes:

  • New sections on whole-school assessment, mentoring, transitions and a topics-based approach.
  • Reference to the `big ideas' of biology, chemistry and physics with chapters clearly related to this new subject structure.
  • Updated tables of progression in each topic area and reference to cross-curricular contexts.
  • New self-assessment questions for teachers, the option for higher-level thinking and further reading.
  • An updated chapter on subject leadership with an increasing emphasis on monitoring progress.

  Bringing together research undertaken from a range of activities in the field, this book forms a comprehensive and clear guide, outlining the subject knowledge that a teacher needs, the curriculum requirements and the best ways to go about teaching. A practical guide ideal for students, trainees, mentors and other practising teachers, the book provides information on appropriate science topics for Key Stage 1 and 2.

• New

  Paperback
  2017

  $37.06

  This third edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5-11 has been fully updated to provide a synthesis of research and best practice in teaching and learning that focuses on successful ways to engage and motivate young scientists.

  Responding to the new curriculum, particularly `Working Scientifically', this edition now includes:

  • New sections on whole-school assessment, mentoring, transitions and a topics-based approach.
  • Reference to the `big ideas' of biology, chemistry and physics with chapters clearly related to this new subject structure.
  • Updated tables of progression in each topic area and reference to cross-curricular contexts.
  • New self-assessment questions for teachers, the option for higher-level thinking and further reading.
  • An updated chapter on subject leadership with an increasing emphasis on monitoring progress.

  Bringing together research undertaken from a range of activities in the field, this book forms a comprehensive and clear guide, outlining the subject knowledge that a teacher needs, the curriculum requirements and the best ways to go about teaching. A practical guide ideal for students, trainees, mentors and other practising teachers, the book provides information on appropriate science topics for Key Stage 1 and 2.