Unique in its field, The Primary Science Encyclopedia brings together in one indispensable reference volume over 250 entries covering a wide range of topics and ideas. The book provides clear descriptions, definitions and explanations of difficult scientific concepts, carefully chosen to reflect the needs of those involved in primary science education. In addition, this encyclopedia explains clearly how to teach scientific and technological ideas in a relevant and appropriate way. Extended entries are included on topics such as creativity, thinking skills and theories of learning and the book also provides insight into cross-curricular work, assessment and classroom organisation in the primary science classroom.  Compiled by authors with a wealth of experience in primary science and technology teaching, this book contains:    Over 250 entries;   Scientific definitions and pedagogical explanations;   Extensive commentaries of current issues in primary science;   A who's who of current and historical figures in the field of science and science education;   Annotated further reading lists.   This encyclopedia will be of interest to all teachers of 5 to 11-year-olds and anyone concerned with primary science and design and technology education.

The Primary Science and Technology Encyclopedia

Education & Teaching

Davies, Dan

Collier, Christopher

Howe, Alan

McMahon, Kendra

Schools & Teaching

Routledge

Science 5-11: A Guide for Teachers (Primary 5-11 Series)

This second edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5-11 provides a synthesis of ideas about teaching and learning that focuses on answering the question ‘How best should I teach science?’ Offering a practical and innovative guide which is ideal for students, trainee and practising teachers, the book provides full information on the appropriate science topics for Key Stage 1 and 2, outlining the subject knowledge that a teacher needs, the curriculum requirements and the best ways to go about teaching, with an emphasis on practical science enquiry.  Fully updated to include:   The possibilities for talk and discussion within science lessons   How children might record their ideas and findings   How ICT can be incorporated into lessons   How science can be linked to other subjects in a creative and cross-curricular way   Citizenship and education for sustainable development The authors draw on their expertise to identify approaches to teaching that are best used in different areas of science, and help readers understand key teaching issues by considering them in relation to specific contexts. With advice on lesson planning and a user friendly structure, this book forms essential reading for all students and practising teachers in primary education.

This second edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5-11 provides a synthesis of ideas about teaching and learning that focuses on answering the question ‘How best should I teach science?’ Offering a practical and innovative guide which is ideal for students, trainee and practising teachers, the book provides full information on the appropriate science topics for Key Stage 1 and 2, outlining the subject knowledge that a teacher needs, the curriculum requirements and the best ways to go about teaching, with an emphasis on practical science enquiry. Fully updated to include: <ul>
<li>The possibilities for talk and discussion within science lessons</li> <li>How children might record their ideas and findings</li> <li>How ICT can be incorporated into lessons</li> <li>How science can be linked to other subjects in a creative and cross-curricular way</li> <li>Citizenship and education for sustainable development</li>
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The authors draw on their expertise to identify approaches to teaching that are best used in different areas of science, and help readers understand key teaching issues by considering them in relation to specific contexts. With advice on lesson planning and a user friendly structure, this book forms essential reading for all students and practising teachers in primary education.

Teaching Science Creatively (Learning to Teach in the Primary School Series)

How can you unlock your own creativity to help children learn science creatively? How do you bring the world of ‘real science’ into the classroom? Where does science fit in a creative curriculum? Teaching Science Creatively explores how creative teaching can harness primary-aged children’s sense of wonder about the world around them. It offers innovative starting points to enhance your teaching and highlights curiosity, observation, exploration and enquiry as central components of children’s creative learning in science. Illustrated throughout with examples from the classroom and beyond, this book explores the core elements of creative practice supporting both teacher and children to develop their knowledge and skills. Key themes include: <ul>
<li>The importance of science in a creative primary curriculum</li> <li>The role of play in early scientific learning</li> <li>Developing children’s own interests and ideas into creative enquiry</li> <li>How theories of learning can help you understand children’s creative development</li> <li>Teaching science topics in innovative and creative ways - games, drama, role play, puppets, mini-safaris and welly walks!</li> <li>Using new technologies to enhance your science teaching in the classroom and outdoors</li> </ul>
Stimulating and accessible, with contemporary and cutting-edge practice at the forefront, Teaching Science Creatively introduces new ideas to support and motivate new and experienced primary teachers. It is an essential purchase for any professional who wishes to incorporate creative approaches to teaching science in their classroom.

McGregor, Deb

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7)

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7) celebrates young children’s amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it demonstrates how scientific, designing and making activities are natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing to all aspects of their learning.  By identifying the scientific and design-related concepts, skills and activities being developed, the book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic observations of young children and plan for how they can help move them forward in their learning. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and features: Six new chapters providing practical advice and examples for enhancing scientific and technological learning through thematic approaches    a new chapter focusing on the outdoor learning environment and how this can support science and technology   new case studies of successful early years practice, alongside examples of practical planning for learning, and advice on documenting children’s learning stories,    guidance on the role of talk, narrative, documentation and planning in relation to early years science and technology   Based on the latest research and the first hand experience, this practical and accessible book is essential reading for early years and primary students on undergraduate and Masters level courses.

Digby, Rebecca

Earle, Sarah

This is a challenging new book for primary teachers interested in developing their teaching of Design & Technology, subject leaders in D&T, and for student teachers choosing this as their specialty. It will also appeal to in-service providers and LEA advisory staff. Children's creativity, cultural development and citizenship are important but currently underdeveloped in primary education. This book uniquely focuses on how these aspects can be emphasized in the teaching of Design and Technology. The National Curriculum has the potential to bring creativity, cultural development and citizenship into the mainstream and the authors show the considerable extent to which D & T, integrated with other curriculum subjects, can contribute to realizing these goals. There are examples throughout of best current practice showing how such ideas have been implemented.

Primary Design and Technology for the Future: Creativity, Culture and Citizenship

Science & Math

Ritchie, Ron

Technology

David Fulton Publishers

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7)

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7) celebrates young children’s amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it demonstrates how scientific designing and making activities are natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing to all aspects of their learning. By identifying the scientific and technological concepts, skills and activities being developed, the book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic observations of young children and plan for how they can help move them forward in their learning. This third edition has been thoroughly updated and features:   fresh insights into young children’s learning from neuroscience and ‘new-materialist’ perspectives;   a UK-wide perspective on Early Years curricula and how they support the inclusion of science and technology as an entitlement for young children;   new case studies of successful, evidence-based Early Years practice, alongside new examples of practical planning for learning, and advice on documenting children’s learning stories;   an updated chapter on assessing and documenting children’s learning, drawing upon findings from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project at Bath Spa University. Based on the latest research and first-hand experience, this practical and accessible book is essential reading for Early Years and Primary students on undergraduate, PGCE and Masters-level courses.

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7) celebrates young children’s amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it demonstrates how scientific designing and making activities are natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing to all aspects of their learning. By identifying the scientific and technological concepts, skills and activities being developed, the book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic observations of young children and plan for how they can help move them forward in their learning. This third edition has been thoroughly updated and features: <ul>
<li>fresh insights into young children’s learning from neuroscience and ‘new-materialist’ perspectives;</li> <li>a UK-wide perspective on Early Years curricula and how they support the inclusion of science and technology as an entitlement for young children;</li> <li>new case studies of successful, evidence-based Early Years practice, alongside new examples of practical planning for learning, and advice on documenting children’s learning stories;</li> <li>an updated chapter on assessing and documenting children’s learning, drawing upon findings from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project at Bath Spa University.</li>
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Based on the latest research and first-hand experience, this practical and accessible book is essential reading for Early Years and Primary students on undergraduate, PGCE and Masters-level courses.

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The Primary Science and Technology Encyclopedia

Science 5-11: A Guide for Teachers (Primary 5-11 Series)

Science 5-11: A Guide for Teachers (Primary 5-11 Series)

Teaching Science Creatively (Learning to Teach in the Primary School Series)

Teaching Science Creatively (Learning to Teach in the Primary School Series)

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7)

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7)

Primary Design and Technology for the Future: Creativity, Culture and Citizenship

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7)

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7)