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Understanding Primary Science
Martin W Wenham
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Description for Understanding Primary Science
Paperback. Now in its 3rd edition, this book provides a prime resource for for enabling the effective teaching of science at primary level. It now also includes a CD-rom of 200 science investigations for use with young learners of science, to help trainee teachers explore the practical application of the topics covered in the book. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JNLB; JNU; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 185 x 18. Weight in Grams: 492.
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.
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 ... Read more
This is an essential book for teachers, student teachers and anyone interested in the roots and growth of science education.
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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848601192
SKU
V9781848601192
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Martin W Wenham
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Understanding Primary Science
Praise for the second edition: `This is a useful and interesting resource book for primary teachers and would help to develop their knowledge and teaching of science - I will certainly be using it to inform my planning and teaching of the subject′ - Juliette Green, Primary School Teacher, Environmental Education ... Read more