Teaching Science in the Primary Classroom: A Practical Guide

By Hellen Ward

Based on courses run by the authors for trainee and practicing teachers, this book will provide clear and practical guidance for teaching science in the primary classroom. It offers practical examples for use in the classroom and will explain how to turn theory into creative and lively science lessons.

Each chapter will focus on practical day-to-day issues and offer guidance on questioning techniques; planning and assessing learning; the use of role-play in learning; classroom organization and management; and safety. Examples of children′s work are included, case studies and different aspects of science are covered in each chapter. The emphasis is on providing the reader with ideas for interesting lessons and enjoyable classroom activities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412903416
• ISBN13: 9781412903417
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.5" x 6.8"