Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Achieving QTS Series)

This second edition of a highly successful course book is written specifically to help British trainee primary teachers develop a secure knowledge and understanding of science. It is structured around the new Standards for Qualified Teacher Status, making clear the links with the National Curriculum and the exemplar Scheme of Work for science at Key Stages 1 and 2.

Rob Johnsey, formerly a primary school teacher, lectured in primary science in the Institute of Education at the University of Warwick for several years. John Sharp is a Professor of Education and Programme Leader for Education and Subject Studies at Bishop Grossteste College in Lincoln. Graham Peacock is Principal Lecturer in Education at Sheffield Hallam University. He has taught children across the primary and secondary age ranges. Debbie Wright is the BEd (Primary) Programme Director at Rolle School of Education, University of Plymouth. She has extensive experience of primary teaching, and of lecturing in primary science education.