STEM education prepares pupils for the roles of the future by developing skills such as innovation, creativity, reasoning and problem-solving, in addition to science skills such as questioning, observing, predicting, experimenting, analysing and communicating. Both in the Irish context and internationally, STEM subjects and their role in a pupil’s education are receiving greater attention.
The aim of Science: A STEM Approach is to give 1st Class pupils a foundation in these subjects at primary level so that they have the knowledge, skills and confidence to build upon them in their further education.
The book features:
- four units based around learning concepts in Living Things, Energy and Forces, Materials and Earth and the Environment;
- individual lesson plans in each unit to develop science and STEM concepts;
- a STEM Project in each unit where pupils have to design and create, and apply their knowledge and skills;
- ideas for incorporating technology in the classroom;
- background information for the teacher;
- resource sheets; and
- a range of assessment activities.
Each unit also includes a STEM Project that links the science knowledge and skills learnt with aspects of engineering, design and technology, information technology and mathematics.
Each STEM Project also includes:
- a design brief;
- STEM curriculum links;
- alternative project ideas;
- advice on assessing STEM skills, understanding and processes; and
- photocopiable resource sheets.
| SKU | 9781912760152 |
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| ISBN | 9781912760152 |
| Publisher | Resource |
