1st Edition
Practical Ideas for Teaching Primary Science Inspiring Learning and Enjoyment
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Nature of Science Learning
(Chapters 2-14: Ideas for Practice)
Chapter 2: Earth and Space
Chapter 3: The Seasons
Chapter 4: Plants
Chapter 5: Animals Including Humans
Chapter 6: Keeping Health
Chapter 7: Living Things and their Habitats
Chapter 8: Evolution and Inheritance
Chapter 9: Rocks
Chapter 10: Properties of Materials
Chapter 11: Light
Chapter 12: Forces and Magnetism
Chapter 13: Sound
Chapter 14: Electricity
Features of the ‘Ideas for Practice’ chapters will include:
- scientific stories and progression
- setting the scene for learning
- promoting classroom talk
- staged approach to science learning
- assessment
Biography
Peter Loxley taught in both primary and secondary schools for many years, including in the UK, Australisa and Jamaica. Peter was previously Subject Leader of Science Education at the University of Northampton, UK.
"Invaluable for teachers at any stage of their career, this book will refresh and enliven science teaching and give plenty of ideas to stimulate discussion throughout the primary school."— Parentsintouch.co.uk
