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Book SynopsisPrimary educators can feel overwhelmed by the knowledge required to teach science concepts. Primary Science Education: A Teacher's Toolkit is an accessible and comprehensive guide to primary school science education and its effective practice in the classroom.
Table of ContentsPart I. Planning for Science: 1. Why do we teach science in primary school?; 2. What does the primary science curriculum include?; 3. How can students demonstrate their learning in science?; 4. How do I plan effective learning sequences in primary science?; 5. What is my role when teaching primary science?; Part II. Primary Science in the Classroom: 6. What are some examples of successful units of work for different years?; 7. How can I use technologies to support learning in primary science?; 8. How can I use other learning areas to support learning in primary science?; 9. Which cross-curriculum priorities 'fit' with which science topics?; 10. How can STEM education enable students' understanding of science concepts?; 11. What else do I need to know when teaching primary science?
