That's Science!: Teacher's Pack
Learning Science Through Songs
Published on 1. March 2003
Book
Mixed media product
30 pages
978-1-85539-170-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is the resource to make KS2 Science dynamic, interactive and fun! This innovative set of resources comprises 13 songs that comprehensively cover the content of the Key Stage 2 Science Programme of Study. These original CDs, both with a full backing track, and specially recorder by S.T.Mate and the Fair Testers, bring the songs to life by drawing on a wide range of stykles from rock 'n' roll to rap and music hall to heavy metal. Teachers' Pack; -Resorce book with photocopiable song sheets, comprehensive support notes and suggestions for practicle activities; - CD with 13 original songs; - CD with music soundtrack only The CDs are accompanied by a photocopiable resource book, supporting the songs and providing a range of activities to develop understanding and promote scientific enquiry.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Stafford
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
audio CD
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85539-170-3 (9781855391703)
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Persons
Tim Harding has taught in primary schools for 23 years, spending 15 of these as a headteacher. He frequently uses music as a dynamic starting point for cross-curricular learning and has written, arranged and produced a wide variety of music for primary children. He also performs with his family band, The Hardings - who bear a very close resemblance to S.T. Mate and The Fair Testers.
Content
Notes for teachers: what do you want to know?; what d you think you should do?; what do you think will happen?; That's Science! (theme song). Liv'n' things: "Some Body"; "Brush Your Teeth"; "Food Chain"; "To Make the Plants Grow". Matt Erial's properties: "That Material"; "Rocks and Soils"; "Water Cycle Calypso". Fizz Ical's processes: "Spheres of the Solar Systems"; "We've Got to Have a Circuit"; "Listen to the Sound"; "Light Fantastic". Song content summary.