Understanding Primary Science

Martin W Wenham

ISBN 10: 1848601190 / ISBN 13: 9781848601192

Published by Sage Publications Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2009

About this Item

Now in its Third Edition, this text provides the background knowledge primary teachers need to plan effective programmes of work and answer childrens questions with confidence. The new edition links explanations of scientific concepts with childrens 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Primary Science
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd, United Kingdom, London
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848601190
• ISBN 13: 9781848601192
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Giving primary teachers the background knowledge they need to plan effective programs of work and answer children′s questions with confidence, the Third Edition of this popular text now also includes a CD containing 200 science investigations, allowing teachers to explore the topics covered in the book with their pupils. The book relates explanations of scientific theories and concepts with children′s everyday experiences, helping teachers and trainees to think about how to present the topics, and includes lots of practical activities. It is also closely linked to the National Curriculum, with new Quick Guides on the CD clearly showing which sections of the book cover each part of each attainment target at Key Stages 1 and 2.

 

About the Author

Martin Wenham originally trained in plant biology and forestry, becoming a teacher in 1967, after four years in full-time research. His teaching experience has included work in secondary, primary and special schools, with pupils of all ages from 5 to 18. Between 1989 and 1998 he was a Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Leicester, specializing in science and art.