| Description |
xi, 275 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Science: investigation, invention and experiment -- 2. Life and living processes -- 3. Humans and other animals -- 4. Plants -- 5. Variety, adaptation and interdependence -- 6. States of matter and physical change -- 7. Mechanical properties of materials and objects -- 8. Explaining physical changes -- 9. Chemical changes -- 10. Obtaining and making materials -- 11. Earth science: weather, rocks and soils -- 12. Energy -- 13. Electricity -- 14. Forces and their effects -- 15. Gravity and magnetism -- 16. Sound -- 17. Light -- 18. The Earth in space |
| Summary |
Not intended as a teaching guide, but rather as a reference explaining facts, concepts, and theories so that primary teachers can know enough about what they're teaching to plan effective lessons and answer children's questions with confidence. Among the topics covered in 18 chapters: humans and other animals, states of matter and physical change |
| Analysis |
Science |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-270) and index |
| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Great Britain.
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Science -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- Great Britain.
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Science.
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| LC no. |
95194707 |
| ISBN |
1853962465 |
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