The Really Useful Science Book
A Framework of Knowledge for Primary Teachers
2nd Edition
Published on 1. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-7507-0983-5 (ISBN)
Description
Written for classroom teachers and those in training, this book has been especially designed to support and extend teachers' knowledge and understanding of science, with reference to the UK National Curriculum for Science.
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Series
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7507-0983-5 (9780750709835)
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03/2006
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Previous edition
Book
01/1997
Routledge Falmer
€16.72
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Person
Dr Steve Farrow was formerly Senior Lecturer in Primary Education and Director of Primary ITT Programmes at the University of Durham, UK. Since October 1999 he has been a part-time lecturer on undergraduate modules.
Content
Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Life processes and living things 1. The characteristics of living things 2. Life processes 3. Optimum conditions for survival 4. The variety of life 5. Adaptation to environment 6. The transfer of energy Section 3: Materials and their properties 7. The classification of materials 8. The particular nature of matter 9. Changing materials 10. The rock cycle 11. The water cycle Section 4: Physical Processes 12. Sources and forms of energy 13. Forces 14. The Earth and beyond