Science from Toys, Stages One and Two and Background

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This Science 5/13 unit for teachers Science from toys stages one and two and background comprises a number of sections focused on particular toy. In each section, sufficient background material is given so that teachers can see where suggested lines of development can lead, and immediate information is provided regarding the science which is involved. Some work is more advanced but no attempt has been made to separate Stages One, Two and Three work leaving teacher to select appropriate work for their pupils. Some of the work is developed further in the Unit Science models and toys stage three.

Contents
1. Toys educate: what the book is about
2. Looking at toys: where is the science? Background information for teachers
3 Some general objectives for toys
4 Dolls
5 Dolls' house
6 Boats (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
7 Bouncing balls (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
8 Trains and cars
9 Toys in the playground
10 Things to make: a rag bag
11 Appendix
12 Index to objectives
Objectives for children learning science
Index

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx4vo

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