266 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

266 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

266 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This fully updated fourth edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5-11 provides a comprehensive introduction to current research and professional practice for teaching science in the primary school. Chapters are organised into five sections, first introducing  theory and practice, then providing specific guidance on teaching topics in biology, chemistry and physics, and finally discussing... Read more

Introduction;  Section 1 Teaching Science – Theory and Practice;  Section 2 – Teaching biology topics;  2.1 Living things and their habitats;  2.2 Plants;  2.3 Animals, including humans;  Section 3 – Teaching chemistry topics;  3.1 Everyday materials and their properties;  3.2 Changing of materials;  Section 4 – Teaching physics topics;  4.1 Earth and space;  4.2 Light and sound;  4.3 Electricity;  4.4 Forces and magnets;  Section 5: Supporting science across the school;  5.1 A whole-school approach to assessment;  5.2 Subject leadership;  5.3 Transitions;  Index

Biography

Kendra McMahon is Reader in Education, Bath Spa University.

Alan Howe was the former Head of Department for Education Studies, Bath Spa University. He is lead author of ‘Science 5-11’ editions 1, 2 and 3.

Chris Collier is Senior Lecturer in Education, Bath Spa University.

Sarah Earle is  Professor of Primary Science Education Bath Spa University.

Dan Davies is Director of Higher Education Management Programmes at the University of Bath.

Darren McKay is Senior Lecturer in Education, Bath Spa University.

Kerry-Anne Barber is Senior Lecturer in Education, Bath Spa University.

Lisa Ziegler is Senior Lecturer in Education, Bath Spa University.