Unique in its field, The Primary Science Encyclopedia brings together in one indispensable reference volume over 250 entries covering a wide range of topics and ideas. The book provides clear descriptions, definitions and explanations of difficult scientific concepts, carefully chosen to reflect the needs of those involved in primary science education. In addition, this encyclopedia explains clearly how to teach scientific and technological ideas in a relevant and appropriate way. Extended entries are included on topics such as creativity, thinking skills and theories of learning and the book also provides insight into cross-curricular work, assessment and classroom organisation in the primary science classroom.Compiled by authors with a wealth of experience in primary science and technology teaching, this book contains:
No one has written a review for 'The Primary Science and Technology Encyclopedia'
Why not be the first to share your opinion?
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
Dan Davies is Head of Applied Research and Consultancy in the School of Education, Bath Spa University, UK.
More about Dan DaviesAlan 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.
More about Alan HoweAlan 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
