Understanding Primary Science
- Martin Wenham
- Peter Ovens - Nottingham Trent University, UK
Science Methods
"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
"Every teacher, however well trained in science, will have areas of uncertain understanding. This book is a prime resource for primary teachers of readable, accurate and relevant explanations of scientific phenomena, supported by impressively clear drawings. It has been revised to include recent scientific developments such as DNA and environmental issues, and continues to give sound advice about likely misconceptions whilst maintaining its focus on explaining the science for teachers." - Wynne Harlen, Professor in Education, University of Bristol
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.
This is an essential book for student teachers, teachers, and anyone involved in science education.
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A very thorough explanation of the key issues with good examples used to explain concepts.
Good layout - easy to find information.
This is a very useful text but the information is already covered in other texts we have adopted for this course. The inclusion of practical activities on the CD is a welcome asset. Scientific theories and concepts are discussed within the book, the information is easy to access and links to practice
Grea for addressing common misconceptions
This book is extremely useful for teacher trainees for background reading and the CD with all the experiments related to various topics does prove to be useful resource.
A useful addition to the core texts we currently use
This book is useful to our students studying on the BA Education Honours degree.
It is well written and easy to access relevant information related to primary science for students who need their knowledge and understanding of primary science reinforcing.
I like the way that some of the concepts are linked to practical activities which trainees can undertake to support their learning.
The CD Rom accompanying this book is very useful with clear, well descibed and practical science investigations. Subject knowledge is readily accessed and the opening chapter is useful on investigative approaches.
New to the 3rd edition:
- A new author, Peter Ovens, on board
- More links to children's everyday experiences
- A CD Rom of 200 science experiments
- More student-friendly layout
- Additional illustrations and photographs
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