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Primary Education - Science and Technology

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Science Homework for Key Stage 2

Activity-based Learning

By Colin Forster, Vicki Parfitt, Andrea McGowan

Science Homework for Key Stage 2 is a unique resource for busy teachers - a selection of ‘pencil-free’, hands-on activities, aligned with the National Curriculum...

2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-47454-2 (Routledge)

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Science 5-11

A Guide for Teachers

By Alan Howe, Dan Davies, Kendra McMahon, Lee Towler, Tonie Scott, Chris Collier

This new edition of the best-selling textbook Science 5-11 provides a synthesis of ideas about teaching and learning that focuses on answering the question ‘How...

2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-48045-1 (David Fulton Publis)

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Transforming Thinking

Philosophical Inquiry in the Primary and Secondary Classroom

By Catherine C. McCall

Essential reading for anyone who seeks to prepare active citizens for the twenty-first century, this long-awaited book considers Philosophical Inquiry, an empowering teaching method that can lead...

2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-47668-3 (Routledge)

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Jumpstart! Science

Games and Activities for Ages 5-11

By Rosemary Feasey

Jumpstart! Science provides teachers with a range of lively, short, fun activities and games to support teaching and learning in different aspects of the science...

2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-48212-7 (David Fulton Publis)

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The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools

By Wynne Harlen OBE, Anne Qualter

The new edition of this best-selling textbook provides an up-to-date discussion of the many aspects of teaching primary science, maintaining its strong focus on constructivist...

2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-46527-4 (David Fulton Publis)

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Smart Thinking

A Programme for Developing Thinking Skills in 7 to 12 Year Olds

By Jeni Wilson, Lesley Wing Jan

Smart Thinking helps primary school teachers to develop their pupil's capacities to become deep thinkers and independent learners. Supporting the creation of a thoughtful classroom that provides opportunities for...

2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-48700-9 (David Fulton Publis)

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Learning for Themselves

Pathways for Thinking and Independent Learning in the Primary Classroom

By Kath Murdoch, Jeni Wilson

In a world of rapidly changing knowledge which requires new and transferable skills, classrooms are increasingly being viewed as places where pupils learn how to learn. In...

2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-48699-6 (David Fulton Publis)

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Teaching Problem-Solving and Thinking Skills through Science

Exciting Cross-Curricular Challenges for Foundation Phase, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two

By Belle Wallace, Andrew Berry, Diana Cave

This highly practical resource book presents ways in which teachers can help to develop children's problem-solving and thinking skills through a range of exciting science...

2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-45035-5 (Routledge)

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Getting Science

The Teacher's Guide to Exciting and Painless Primary School Science

By Brian Clegg

Science is rightly a fundamental part of primary school education, but that doesn’t make it easy to teach - especially for teachers without a science...

2007 | Paperback: 978-0-415-42199-7 (Routledge)

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Creative Teaching: Science in the Early Years and Primary Classroom

By Ann Oliver

Practical, useful and informative, this book provides ideas and suggestions on how to interpret and develop the primary science curriculum in an interesting and challenging...

2006 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-259-3 (David Fulton Publis)

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The Really Useful Science Book

A Framework of Knowledge for Primary Teachers

By Steve Farrow

Written for classroom teachers and those in training, this book has been designed to support and extend teachers' and students' own knowledge and understanding of...

2006 | Paperback: 978-0-415-38593-0 (Routledge)

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Science Knowledge for Primary Teachers

Understanding the Science in the QCA Scheme

By Linda Gillard

Specifically structured around the QCA schemes of work, this book focuses upon developing the science subject knowledge of the reader up to the standards needed...

2006 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-188-6 (David Fulton Publis)

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Creative Science

Achieving the WOW Factor with 5-11 Year Olds

By Rosemary Feasey

Through a refreshing blend of theory and practice this book provides stimulating material to develop creative approaches to science in the classroom. It includes:

  • a range of...

2005 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-305-7 (David Fulton Publis)

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Active Assessment for Science

Thinking, Learning and Assessment in Science

By Stuart Naylor, Brenda Keogh, Anne Goldworthy

Everybody seems to be talking about assessment for learning. This book shows how to do it.

Using a highly creative approach it explains in detail...

2005 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-145-9 (David Fulton Publis)

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Using Science to Develop Thinking Skills at Key Stage 3

By Pat O'Brien

This book presents a series of practical activities designed to help teachers build an effective science curriculum for more able children. It focuses on: developing...

2004 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-037-7 (David Fulton Publis)

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