Getting Science

<p>Science is rightly a fundamental part of primary school education but that doesn’t make it easy to teach - especially for teachers without a science background. This straight talking book from an experienced science writer and communicator looks at how to make the most of it and give primary school children a good grounding in the topic. </p><p><em>Getting Science</em> sets out to engage the sense of wonder. The science in this book is not for the children but for the adults who have to explain it. Starting with a whirlwind tour of the great milestones of modern science <em>Getting Science</em> goes on to take each of the main curriculum topics and give it a new twist. It provides the information needed to understand the key topics better and be able to put them across with enthusiasm and energy.</p><p>This book will help teachers to get children excited by science to understand science rather than just answer questions. <em>Getting Science</em> makes science fun approachable and comprehensible to those who just don’t get it. </p>