The mystery of the atom and its true nature began to unravel in the late nineteenth century when the physicist J. J. Thompson (1856–1940) discovered within matter a negatively charged particle, which was named the electron.
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New to this edition A new chapter called Views of Science Learning encourages the teacher to take a central role in helping children develop scientific attitudes, skills and conceptual understanding.
This book is a new kind of text linking subject knowledge and pedagogy in one package, rather than treating them as separate entities.
With a brand new chapter on STEM education, additional guidance on where to find the best resources, and increased emphasis on assessment, story-telling and problem-solving, this book shows how science can offer children pleasure and ...
'Teaching Primary Science' promotes positive attitudes to conceptual learning, encouraging trainee teachers to teach scientific concepts in contexts which will inspire the children to look at the world in new ways.
With a brand new chapter on STEM education, additional guidance on where to find the best resources, and increased emphasis on assessment, story-telling and problem-solving, this book shows how science can offer children pleasure and ...