Understanding Primary Science
- Martin Wenham
- Peter Ovens - Nottingham Trent University, UK
Shaped by the National Curriculum, this text explains key scientific theories and concepts which pupils at primary level, including very able children, need in order to understand the observations and investigations they undertake. A CD ROM of 200 science investigations for young students is included with the new edition, allowing teachers to explore the practical application of topics covered in the book.
This is an essential book for teachers, student teachers and anyone interested in the roots and growth of science education.
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A very thorough explanation of the key issues with good examples used to explain concepts.
Good layout - easy to find information.
This is a very useful text but the information is already covered in other texts we have adopted for this course. The inclusion of practical activities on the CD is a welcome asset. Scientific theories and concepts are discussed within the book, the information is easy to access and links to practice
Grea for addressing common misconceptions
This book is extremely useful for teacher trainees for background reading and the CD with all the experiments related to various topics does prove to be useful resource.
A useful addition to the core texts we currently use
This book is useful to our students studying on the BA Education Honours degree.
It is well written and easy to access relevant information related to primary science for students who need their knowledge and understanding of primary science reinforcing.
I like the way that some of the concepts are linked to practical activities which trainees can undertake to support their learning.
The CD Rom accompanying this book is very useful with clear, well descibed and practical science investigations. Subject knowledge is readily accessed and the opening chapter is useful on investigative approaches.
New to the 3rd edition:
- A new author, Peter Ovens, on board
- More links to children's everyday experiences
- A CD Rom of 200 science experiments
- More student-friendly layout
- Additional illustrations and photographs
