Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary Science

Description

Teaching Primary Science is complete with links to online resources and full of easy-to-follow primary lesson plans that cover all areas of the National Curriculum for KS1 and KS2. Each chapter contains a helpful summary of all the background information you need to know, specific links to the objectives for assessment, interesting facts to engage pupils, key vocabulary and technical tips to help with specific scientific techniques. Containing progression pointers, further ideas and cross-curricular activities, this refreshing book will engage pupils, bring science to life and fully support teaching and learning in the classroom and across the whole school. Perfect for primary practitioners and subject co-ordinators, this is a must-have resource!

Peter Riley is an experienced science educational writer and former teacher with 20 years experience in primary and secondary schools. He has written extensively for the school library market, teacher resource book titles for the literacy hour and secondary 11 - 14 science text books. He also works closely with schools helping them to develop projects that ensure Year 6 children are comfortable with secondary science when they arrive in school.