Most Popular Books by Graham Peacock

The essential subject knowledge text for primary science. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. This comprehensive text includes interactive tasks, a self assessment section to allow trainees to better understand their level of knowledge and M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. This 7th edition: - has been updated in line with the new primary science curriculum - includes a new chapter on ''Thinking Scientifically'' - offers comprehensive coverage and research summaries reflecting the latest thinking. This highly recommended text helps trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of science.

The essential teaching theory and practice text for primary science. Covering the key skills of planning, monitoring and assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary science. The 5th edition of this popular text includes new features making specific links to Every Child Matters and outlining how ICT can be embedded into the teaching of primary science. This text is an indispensable guide for primary trainees on the theory and practice required for effective and creative science teaching. Includes features and activities to help the reader make essential links between theory and practice.

Discusses what electricity is and how it is made and used.Includes two projects.

A book about astronomy with experiments.

Discusses light and its properties and ways we use light, such as in mirrors and cameras, and presents some activities.

Discusses plant and animal habitats, greenhouses, adaptation, and air pollution damage. Includes activities and study questions.

Presents experiments examining the properties of a variety of materials, from wood and fabrics to plastics and gases.

The Really Useful ICT Book is a practical and easy-to-use guide to give you all the confidence you need to use ICT really effectively inside and outside the primary classroom. It makes clear how ICT can be taught as a standalone subject, and how it can be used easily and imaginatively to enhance teaching other subjects. Jam-packed with ideas and templates to save you time, this friendly handbook offers an introduction to: using ICT inside the classroom – including interactive whiteboards, computer suites, VLEs and e-safety using ICT outside the classroom – including word processors, laptops, data loggers and digital cameras when and how to use a wide range of software and hardware – from spreadsheet packages through to digital photography, e-portfolios and software simulation using ICT in all subject areas practical suggestions for using ICT in cross-curricular topics using ICT to develop teacher and pupil creativity using ICT for assessment and in your professional role. With an emphasis on developing children’s creativity and on progression from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, The Really Useful ICT Book is a comprehensive compendium of advice and inspiration for all training, newly qualified and experienced teachers, as well as those in support roles in primary schools.

Discusses the scientific principles behind heat with a collection of experiments.

Simple experiments illustrate basic principles of sound.

A complete ICT course for children from five years of age.

A complete ICT course for children from five years of age.

A complete ICT course for children from five years of age.

A complete ICT course for children from five years of age.

Starter Award in ICT: Next Steps is one of three titles focusing on ICT for primary school children. Next Steps introduces children to the basic concepts of ICT and will help them to develop skills in this area. It is designed for use in the classroom and at home, and includes guidance for parents and helpers so that they can assist children who wish to practise their new skills on their home computers. All the activities in the book use the BlackCat Supertool CD-ROM, produced by Granada.

A complete ICT course for children from five years of age.

This flexible resource for primary science, contains a variety of phocopiable masters which can be used to supplement any science scheme. Each page contains easy-to-use teacher''s notes, including: links with the new National Curriculum for Science; lists of apparatus needed; easy-to-follow background science information; extension and assessment ideas; and safety advice. For pupils there are photocopiable activities in simple language. The book''s format has each pupils'' sheet facing a corresponding page of teacher''s notes. This title examines life and the environment for National Curriculum Levels 1 to 3.