This concise, quick-check alphabetical guide to science will help all primary teachers feel confident and secure with key scientific terms and concepts used in teaching and learning science in primary schools. The knowledge and understanding covered by the book addresses all the requirements of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2, the areas of study in the DfES/QCA Schemes of Work for Science and the requirements for Initial Teacher Training. It also includes suggestions for useful teaching resources to use with children at both Key Stages. Trainees, practising teachers and teaching assistants will find it an invaluable source of information and a concise refresher of key terminology and ideas.

Author Biography

Malcolm Anderson has over 20 years' experience of teaching in primary schools and was Acting Head of a 3-11 primary before moving into Initial Teacher Training. He now works as a visiting lecturer in Primary Science with the University of Brighton and teaches on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.