Full of suggestions for exciting and practical activities to engage children,this book explains the science behind the experiments and shows teachers where it links to the national curricula in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The book covers the three sciences: chemistry, biology and physics. It contains detailed subject knowledge to ensure teachers grasp key concepts, and there are lots of useful diagrams to help illustrate key points. Experiments include: extracting DNA from a kiwi fruit; capturing rainbows; the chromatography of sweets; removing iron from cornflakes; a plate tectonic jigsaw. Theseactivities will help teachers develop thorough subject knowledge and ensure they meet their Qualified Teacher Status standards, as well as show them ways to get their students enthusiastic about science. INDICE: PART ONE: BEGINNINGS AND DEVELOPMENT OF LIVING THINGS: / Ruth Richards The characteristics of life / Ruth Richards Genetics and inheritance / PART TWO: CHEMICAL AND MATERIAL PROPERTIES: / John Twidle Separating materials /John Twidle Endothermic and exothermic reactions, / Mark Crowley and John Twidle The reactivity series / John Twidle and Mark Crowley Acids and bases / PART THREE: LIGHT AND MOTION: / Gren Ireson Looking at light / Mark Crowley Electric motors / Mark Crowley Rockets / PART FOUR: THE EARTH AND ITS PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE: / Ruth Richards Earthquakes and volcanoes / Gren Ireson Havens above, stars and planets / Gren Ireson Global warming
- ISBN: 978-1-84920-126-1
- Editorial: Sage Publications
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 176
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés