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