Full Description
Are you a primary teacher who feels uncertain about teaching science? Don't worry, you're not alone!
Many educators face the same challenge and Primary Science in a Nutshell Is here to help. This essential guide addresses the confidence gap in teaching Science, offering practical support without overwhelming you with information. Desinged to be clear and easy to use, this will help you gain the knowledge you need to understand key infomations and avoid student misconceptions.
Primary Science in a Nutshell is ideal for Primary Teachers, especially those that would like to build on their scientific understanding. It also great for student teacher to give them a head start in deepening their scicne knowledge, and help them avoid misconceptions in the classrooom early on.
Inside this book, you will find:
Big Ideas Explained: Clear overviews of key concepts from the English National Curriculum (and beyond).
Key Knowledge: Detailed explanations to ensure you understand the subject matter deeply, extending beyond curriculum statements.
Misconceptions Unveiled: Common student misunderstandings and effective strategies to correct them.
Planning support: Essential questions to ask, a progression grid to track learning from Early Years to Key Stage 3, and tips for connecting prior knowledge.
Practical Use: Designed for easy, quick reference during lesson planning and teaching.
Contents
Welcome to Primary Science in a Nutshell!
The characteristics of living things
Classifying living things
Vertebrates and invertebrates
Mammals
Insects
Microorganisms
Life cycles
Food chains and webs
Leaves and photosynthesis
Flowers
Pollination
Fertilisation
Seed dispersal
Stems
Roots
What is soil?
Habitats and ecosystems
Natural selection
The senses
Muscles
Respiration
Digestion
Blood circulation
Solids, liquids and gases
Changes of state
Separating mixtures
The properties of materials
Metals
Reversible & irreversible changes
Forces
Motion
Forces acting at a distance
Light
Sound
Waves and vibrations
The solar system model
Circuits
Electrical conductors & insulators
Charge and current
The 'rope' circuit model
Energy
How we can protect the environment
Global warming
Climate change
Carbon dioxide & oxygen
The carbon cycle
The water cycle
Rocks
Classification of rocks
The rock cycle
Erosion
Earthquakes
Fossils
Geological deep time
Volcanoes
How to weigh things
How to use a thermometer
Measuring time
How to use a microscope
How to measure the volume of liquids
How to use forcemeters
How to manage lessons with circuits
Representing data
How to manage a science cupboard
Glossary
