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Classroom Gems: Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary Science, 1st edition

Published by Longman (August 19, 2010) © 2011

  • John Dabell
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This book aims to provide ready-made science lesson ideas that will considerably reduce the workload for many overburdened teachers. They can be easily adapted to suit varying levels of ability, and bring science to life.

The structure of the book mirrors the QCA scheme of work and separates chapters into year groups following the prescribed units for each year. This resource will provide a strong base of accessible ideas to enhance science education in the primary classroom.

  • Over 150 activities aimed at developing scientific skills in the primary classroom
  • ‘Challenge questions’ to extend the activity if the teacher wishes
  • Cross-curricular links to inspire creativity across the primary curriculum
  • Addresses key areas of primary science teaching to mirror the QCA scheme of work
  • Activities can be easily adapted to suit different classes or topics
  • Reduces the time spent planning, and fit easily into a busy timetable

Chapter 1 - Assessment for learning ideas

Chapter 2 - Graphic organisers

Chapter 3 - Life processes and living things - experiments

Chapter 4 - Materials and their properties - experiments

Chapter 5 - Physical processes - experiments

Chapter 6 - Games

Chapter 7 - Science and literacy activities

John trained as a primary teacher 14 years ago and began his teaching career in the London Borough of Brent. He then continued his primary teaching in the Midlands and years later trained as an Ofsted inspector. John then worked as a national inservice provider and writer. He now works back in the classroom at in Nottingham.  John has written over 1,000 education articles and is the author of three books and co-author of three other titles.

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