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Direct linkMarkwick, Andy – Primary Science, 2021
The topic 'Animals including humans' runs through the primary science National Curriculum in England (DfE, 2013). Ideally, topics such as inheritance will lead onto adaptation, natural selection and evolution across key stages 1 to 2 (ages 5-11). This article provides nine engaging activities to support the teaching of adaptation and improve…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Instruction, Elementary School Students, Animals
Patrick, Patricia; Tunnicliffe, Sue Dale – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2011
Children from England and the United States of America have a basic similar knowledge of plants and animals, which they observe during their everyday life. Nine children of ages 4, 6, 8, and 10 years, in each country, were asked to free-list plants and animals. Afterwards, they were interviewed individually about the plants and animals they listed…
Descriptors: Animals, Foreign Countries, Cultural Context, Student Attitudes
Scott, Graham; Grassam, Matthew; Scott, Lisa – Primary Science, 2011
St. Martin's Church of England Primary School in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, enjoys a unique location, being approximately 10 minutes walk from a rocky shore and a similar distance from the University of Hull (Scarborough Campus) and its Centre for Environmental and Marine Sciences. A grant provided by the Royal Society (under their Education…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Experiential Learning, Plants (Botany), Animals
Byrne, Jenny; Grace, Marcus; Hanley, Pam – Journal of Biological Education, 2009
Different views exist about whether anthropomorphic ideas assist or hinder learning in biology. This paper discusses the anthropomorphic and anthropocentric ideas children have about micro-organisms, and whether they affect their understanding. The research was carried out in primary and secondary schools in the South of England and involved 414…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Constructivism (Learning), Scientific Attitudes, Brainstorming
