1st Edition

The Primary Science and Technology Encyclopedia

196 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

196 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

200 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Unique in its field, The Primary Science Encyclopedia brings together in one indispensable reference volume over 250 entries covering a wide range of topics and ideas. The book provides clear descriptions, definitions and explanations of difficult scientific concepts, carefully chosen to reflect the needs of those involved in primary science education. In addition, this encyclopedia explains... Read more

Introduction  Encyclopaedia entries A – Z  Extended and boxed entries  Creativity  Dialogic talk  Learning (theories of learning)  Science and design and technology (their relationship)  Thinking skills  Who’s who of some important current and historical figures in science  Who’s who of some important inventors  Our top 10 of influential people in primary science education  Bibliography

Biography

Christopher Collier is Senior Lecturer in Primary Science at Bath Spa University and leads the BSU course for Primary Science Subject leaders.

Dan Davies is Head of Applied Research and Consultancy at Bath Spa University and founder of the Centre for Research in Early Scientific Learning.

Alan Howe has 16 years’ experience of working with trainee teachers in primary science and is Co-Programme Leader for undergraduate Education Studies at Bath Spa University.

Kendra McMahon is Senior Lecturer in Primary Science at Bath Spa University and is science coordinator for the Primary and Early Years PGCE course at BSU.