Preface -- Exploring science ideas -- Human biology -- Plant biology -- The environment -- DNA and variation -- Classifying chemicals -- Chemical properties and kinetic theory -- Chemical changes and basic geology -- Forces in key stage 1 -- Forces in key stage 2 -- Light -- Sound -- Electricity -- Energy -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary
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 effectivelyillustrations of how this knowledge can be applied in everyday teaching and planningdirect links within each chapter to the QCA schemes of workreview questions and discussion points to aid understanding and comprehension
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-172) and index
