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This fully updated fourth edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5-11 provides a comprehensive introduction to current research and professional practice for teaching science in the primary school.Chapters are organised into five sections, first introducing theory and practice, then providing specific guidance on teaching topics in biology, chemistry and physics, and finally discussing supporting science across the whole school. Updates to the new edition include:

  • Responding to recent changes in the Initial Teacher Education framework, discussion about cognitive science is integrated more fully throughout.
  • Supporting all children's engagement in science by suggesting inclusive and creative ways of building and consolidating knowledge including making connections between topics and with the wider world.
  • New discussion on planning to support pupil progression in scientific knowledge throughout their time at primary school, building on Early Years and preparing for transition to secondary school.
Presenting current research and outlining guidance on best practice, Science 5-11 provides a guide to the subject knowledge, curriculum requirements and pedagogical techniques to successfully teach science within the primary school.

Science 5-11: A Guide for Teachers Reviews | Toppsta

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This is Book 2 in the Primary 5-11 Series Series. See all Primary 5-11 Series books here.

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About Kendra McMahon

Alan Howe has 15 years experience of working with trainee teachers in primary science and is Co-Programme Leader for undergraduate Education Studies at Bath Spa University.


Daniel Davies is Head of Applied Research and Consultancy at Bath Spa University and founder of the Centre for Research in Early Scientific Learning .


Kendra McMahon is Senior Lectu

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Alan Howe and Dan Davies are Senior Lecturers in Primary Education at Bath Spa University College. Ron Ritchie is Associate Dean of Education at the University of the West of England.

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Alan Howe is Head of Department for Education Studies, Bath Spa University.


Christopher Collier is Senior Lecturer in Education, Bath Spa University.


Kendra McMahon is Senior Lecturer in Education, Bath Spa University.


Sarah Earle is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, Bath Spa University.


Dan Davies is Dean of Cardiff School of Education, Cardiff

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Dan Davies is Head of Applied Research and Consultancy in the School of Education, Bath Spa University, UK.

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