As a work of reference to answer specific questions and clarify ideas, or as a resource for planning an effective primary science programme, this is an essential book for teachers, student teachers and anyone interested in the roots and growth of science education.

As a work of reference to answer specific questions and clarify ideas, or as a resource for planning an effective primary science programme, this is an essential book for teachers, student teachers and anyone interested in the roots and growth of science education.

Introduction - Lyn Newton

Improving Primary Science Teaching Science

Investigation, Invention and Experiment Life and Living Processes Humans and Other Animals Plants Variety, Adaptation and Interdependence States of Matter and Physical Change Mechanical Properties of Materials and Objects Explaining Physical Changes Chemical Changes Obtaining and Making Materials Earth Science

Weather, Rocks and Soils Energy Electricity Forces and Their Effects Gravity and Magnetism Sound Light The Earth in Space