Understanding science ideas: a guide for primary teachers

This text provides teachers with background science information to enhance their knowledge and understanding of key issues in the primary science curriculum. It should prove a valuable resource for all teachers of primary science, particularly the non-specialist, as it provides clear and accessible explanations of complex issues such as floating and sinking and plant nutrition.

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Subject(s)Science
Author(s)Lesley Newson
Age5-7, 7-11
Published1997
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Shelf referenceA 372.35044 NUF
ISN/ISBN9780003100181
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x88po

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