ABSTRACT

Specifically structured around the QCA schemes of work, this book focuses upon developing the science subject knowledge of the reader up to the standards needed for QTS. It provides:

  • clear explanations of the major science "concepts" a primary teacher needs to teach the National Curriculum effectively
  • illustrations of how this knowledge can be applied in everyday teaching and planning
  • direct links within each chapter to the QCA schemes of work
  • review questions and discussion points to aid understanding and comprehension.

chapter |8 pages

Exploring science ideas

chapter |13 pages

Human biology

chapter |14 pages

Plant biology

chapter |11 pages

The environment

chapter |14 pages

DNA and variation

chapter |14 pages

Classifying chemicals

chapter |10 pages

Forces in key stage 1

chapter |11 pages

Forces in key stage 2

chapter |12 pages

Light

chapter |7 pages

Sound

chapter |13 pages

Electricity

chapter |12 pages

Energy