Description |
xiv, 250 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
Series |
Education today |
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Education today (Melbourne, Vic.)
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Contents |
PART 1: Introducing children to the world of science and technology -- 1. Clarifying understandings about science and technology -- 2. Empowering children through science -- -- PART 2: Children as learners of science -- 3. Scientific concepts and children -- 4. Science in the primary school -- 5. Aspects of teaching science -- -- PART 3: important considerations -- 6. Social policy and philosophical issues -- 7. Covering the curriculum -- -- PART 4: A practical approach to science teaching -- 8. Detailed planning -- 9. Examples of science projects -- 10. Science and themes : the integrated curriculum -- 11. Resources |
Summary |
The text incorporates and interprets worldwide trends and best practice in primary science teaching in an Australian context, provides examples of science projects and topics, and furnishes a variety of models for teaching science to children |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [240]-244 |
Subject |
Science -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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LC no. |
00001208 |
ISBN |
0582803640 (paperback) |
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9780582803640 |
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