Teaching Science in the Primary Classroom 3/e

Hellen Ward is actively involved in science education, working as a Principal lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University and with teachers in a number of Local Authorities. Hellen has written several books and a number of other publications, and has developed teaching resources and teaching materials to support the teaching and learning of science. She has also contributed to science television programmes, website and teaching resources for the BBC Hellen is faculty Director for STEM at Christ Church and is also an independent education consultant. Hellen is an active member of the Association for Science Education (ASE). and a regular contributor to both national and regional conferences. She is also a member of the Association for Achievement and Improvement through Assessment (AIAA) and has published materials on assessment. Hellen is a hub leader for the Primary Science Quality Mark working with teachers across the kent and Medway region. Judith Roden is an experienced teacher of science in all phases of education. She was a Principal Lecturer working in the Faculty of Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, where she undertook the role of crossphase science team leader, managing a large team of science tutors. She has written a number of science books including the Reflective Reader in Primary Science Education, co-wrote Extending Knowledge in Practice as well a number of books, articles and chapters in respected science books. Judith now works part time for Teach First Kent and Medway.

1. What is Science? - Hellen Ward 2. The Skills Learners Need to Learn Science: Process Skills - Hellen Ward 3. Observation, Measurement and Classification - Judith Roden 4. Raising and Analysing Questions and Use of Secondary Sources - Judith Roden 5. Scientific Enquiry and Working Scientifically - Hellen Ward 6. Assessing Learning - Hellen Ward and Keith Remnant 7. Science from Stories - Claire Hewlett 8. Using Role-play to Stimulate and Develop Learners' Understanding of Scientific Concepts - Maria Elsham and Julie Foreman 9. Science from Games - Hellen Ward 10. Using Computers in Science - Manette Carroll and Hellen Ward 11. Science Outdoors - Andrew Berry