Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding

by Graham Peacock, Rob Johnsey, John Sharp

A secure knowledge of primary science is essential for the trainee teacher. Clear subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative, and effective teaching. Written to help the UK's trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of science, this new fourth edition has been completely revised and updated. The text is structured around the current UK curriculum and incorporates the Primary National Strategy. All content is linked to the 2007 Qualified Teacher Status Standards and new links are made to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Genres: Teaching, Nonfiction

215 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.