Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding

by Graham Peacock, Debbie Wright, Rob Johnsey

The essential subject knowledge text for primary science. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. The 5th edition of this popular text has a number of new features including a new self assessment section and M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. References to the 2007 QTS Standards and the Early Years Foundation Stage are also included. With full coverage of the science curriculum, and updated research summaries reflecting the latest thinking, this text is written to help trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of science.

Genres: Teaching, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overall explanation of key science topics for KS1/2. Slightly confusing at times and also fairly dull (which is my personal problem, not due to the authorship!). I always found Biology far more engaging than Chemisty or Physics and it appears this is still the case.

This would definitely be a good book to keep on one side and skim through before a lesson or refer to during one if asked a question you were unsure about!

Contains some good ideas for lessons and activities and also small info boxes which explain key studies of children's knowledge and understanding of the topics. Also lots of helpful diagrams.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read.