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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
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https://www.tts-international.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-giants/1020684.htmlProduct Code: 708-SC10310
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Historical and Contemporary Links
This resource connects the work of 10 historical scientists with contemporary scientists, providing a comprehensive view of scientific development over time.
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Practical Investigations
Includes practical investigations that encourage children to generate their own questions and explore scientific concepts further.
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Learning Objectives
Outlines clear learning objectives and required resources, ensuring teachers have everything needed for effective science lessons.
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Cross-Curricular Integration
Offers opportunities for cross-curricular links, allowing seamless integration of science with other subjects.
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Working Scientifically
Supports the curriculum by encouraging children to use their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Links historic and contemporary scientists, showing how scientific understanding evolves over time.
Overview
Through practical investigations based on historic figures, children generate their own questions to explore and develop further.
This resource enhances children's understanding of scientific development by linking 10 historical scientists with contemporary counterparts. It enriches learning, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
Developed by the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT), this resource gives children an appreciation of how wider scientific understanding develops over time.
The book includes clear learning objectives, resources, and practical activities aligned with the UK curriculum. It supports inquiry-based instruction and offers cross-curricular links.
Supports the National Curriculum
Science, Key Stage 1, Working Scientifically
Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Science, Lower Key Stage 2, Working Scientifically
Identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes.
Science, Upper Key Stage 2, Working Scientifically
Identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.
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