Understanding Children's Ideas in Science - Softcover

Keeley, Page; Walsh, Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863574742 ISBN 13: 9780863574740

Publisher: Millgate House Education Ltd, 2021

Synopsis

Understanding Children’s Ideas in Science: 40 probes for raising misconceptions and developing understanding in primary science. When teachers are starting on a new topic in science it’s important to see what ideas the children already have. If we can get children thinking, talking and sharing their ideas we can learn a lot about how to pitch the following lessons. This book contains 40 ‘probes’ which are classroom ready activities across a wide range of science topics. Aimed at teachers of children aged from 7 to 11, the materials also include guidance on how to interpret responses, reference to research on misconceptions and suggestions as to how the insights gained can be used to plan follow up lessons. Drawing on the hugely successful American series ‘Uncovering Students’ Ideas’, these probes have been adapted for use in a wide range of settings. Understanding Children’s Ideas in Science is accompanied by a downloadable resource pack.

Edition details

• Publisher: Millgate House Education Ltd
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863574742
• ISBN 13: 9780863574740
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 186
• Editor: Williams Jo