Thinking through science: 3 blue

This brand new course for Key Stage 3 Science brings together proven approaches to the development of pupils' thinking skills and the requirements of the National Curriculum for Science. Arising directly from the CASE project it cultivates a thinking skills approach to science so pupils learn to 'think about their thinking' whilst developing their knowledge and understanding of science within the context of the QCA Scheme of Work.

The order in which specific skills are introduced is based on many years' research into pupils' cognitive development. Highlights issues raised by the Science Strategy. Uses the latest ideas for effective learning in line with pupils' cognitive development. Prepares pupils for assessment of Sc1. Provides methods to promote peer interaction. Highlights the use of mental modelling in science.

Those already involved with CASE will easily be able to use this course to approach the science curriculum through cognitive acceleration methods. For teachers unfamiliar with the CASE approach it will provide an integrated route into developing the thinking skills of their pupils. Pupil's Book 3 Blue covers levels 4 - 6 of the National Curriculum

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Subject(s)Science
Author(s)Arthur Cheney, Howard Flavell, Chris Harrison, George Hurst, Carolyn Yates
Age11-14
Published2004
Published by
Shelf referenceA 500 CHE
ISN/ISBN9780719578601
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x85gh

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