Primary science : knowledge and understanding (2nd ed)

This course book has been written specifically to help trainee primary teachers develop their science subject knowledge. It addresses the subject knowledge requirements for primary science as set out in the Professional Standards for QTS, making clear the links with the pupils' National Curriculum and with the DfES exemplar Scheme of Work for science at Key Stages 1 and 2. Organised around the main areas of scientific knowledge, each chapter includes: self-assessment questions to test understanding of important concepts; research summaries to provide an insight into children's understanding; tasks to reinforce difficult concepts through practical activities.