Publisher's Synopsis
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. 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.
Arises directly from the CASE project and cultivates a thinking skills approach to science.
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.
The CD-ROM contains over 100 worksheets that can be adapted to suit the needs of individual pupils. They cover instructions for practical work, DARTs activities, homework activities, crosswords and end-of-unit tests. The Key Words from the Pupil's Book are provided so that pupils can compile their own dictionaries or create wordsearches. The Technician's notes from the Teacher's Book are repeated to allow technicians to produce personalised versions. Excel spreadsheet templates are provided for most chapters.
