Materials and their properties - Neil Burton

POCKET GUIDES are a teachers' friend both in the classroom and when preparing at home. They provide the essential knowledge needed to teach the primary curriculum with confidence and to achieve the targets set by the Teacher Training Agency.;Books include * subject facts and amazing facts * common misconceptions * answers to some of the common yet challenging questions that children ask * top tips - including golden rules * useful resource lists * comprehensive index * practical teaching ideas * diagrams and illustrations where appropriate;MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES helps teachers to develop a clear and focused understanding of science. Through the provision of clear explanations, models and analogies teachers are able to come to a better understanding of the science knowledge necessary to teach effectively and with confidence the materials and their properties element of the curriculum. The book includes sections that explain: the nature of material; properties of material; changing state; mixing and seperating; chemical changes; changing Earth; changing weather. Straightforward explanations are accompanied by diagrams, where appropriate, and technical vocabulary relating to the curriculum is explained. The book also includes concept chains which provide a clear indication of progression and development - enabling you to appreciate where a child is in their level of understanding, where they need to go to next and how to get them there.;* Subject information that is specifically written for the primary teacher * Teaching support to help pass on information to the children * Quick reference glossary included * Clear and accessible format * Easy-to-read guide * Handy portable size