Primary Science: Book 1

Provides pupils with the opportunity to explore, investigate and develop knowledge and understanding of the four strands:

• living things
• energy and forces
• materials
• environmental awareness and care

Features:

• a balanced approach to science, equally emphasising development of concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes
• simple, inexpensive and easy-to-obtain materials are listed by activity
• detailed teacher information pages to assist in implementing a classroom science programme
• extensive background information about each topic
• detailed teachers notes on each activity
• assessment proformas assessing outcomes, knowledge and skills
• detailed follow-up activities suggested
• answers provided where necessary