The Role of Science Book

Science Book Review

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................3
Aim of the assignment:................................................................................................................3
Purpose:.......................................................................................................................................3
DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................................................3
ANALYSIS..................................................................................................................................4
ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SECTION.....................................................................................6
EVALUATION...........................................................................................................................9
Recommendations........................................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION..........................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11
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INTRODUCTION
A syllabus or curriculum is defined for creating a strategic path of education and making
individuals aware about the different findings of this educational resource. It can be stated that
curriculum is a tool for teachers which helps them in guiding and creating a learning for the
students. Before imparting any sort of education or learning to the students, it is important to
evaluate and analyse whether considered books are legitimate enough to be used as a guide.
Aim of the assignment:
The main aim of teachers is to accelerate learning amongst individuals and bring in growth and
development.
Purpose:
The most important thing is to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the subject and the
support material so that students will be enlightened with appropriate knowledge. In this report,
the analysis and evaluation of curriculum material-Exploring Science has been performed.
Furthermore, the quality and meaning of the information provided in this book will be evaluated
to give recommendations for making further improvements.
DESCRIPTION
'Exploring Science' series student book that constitutes three books for key stage 2 for
grades 4,5,6 has been chosen by me. New Curriculum Framework (NCF) is intended to attain “
Every child is prepared for life” of the student book , Exploring Science 6. In order to
understand and gain knowledge and information , grow skills of learning and attitudes to expand
deeper and crucial understanding for the respective environment, issues related to technology
and science the series enables it to acquire as mentioned by National Institution of Education
(2016). Under 'Environment , Science and Technology' ,the basic learning field of Science
subject for grade 6 has been developed. Through systematic approach and by organized inquiry
areas of the natural world has been explored by this discipline.
The important and main components of the structure incorporates along with them other
subjects in the National Curriculum. The main objective is to encompass into science curriculum
the vision of shared values and the principles. It also focuses on the key capabilities with
influential pedagogy. Science Curriculum relies on :
1. Four content areas
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2. Two process skill strands
The four content strands are basically:
 Life and Living
 Earth and Beyond
 Matter and materials
 Energy and change
Two process skills consists of :
 Science and technology
 Working Scientifically
Inquiry skills and investigation skills of students are build up by the “Science and
Technology'. To enhance and expand the knowledge of technology to the students and building
skills in the field of designing and product making the strand is needed to be included. The strand
'Working Scientifically' emphasized on knowledge building and the relevant skills required for
investigations and experiments and making them able to have scientifically thinking approach as
suggested by it's name. The science curriculum in order to maximize focuses on to The content
strands and the scientific process strands should be taught together so that scientific skills and the
values can be learned.
ANALYSIS
Each and every subject, object or element that an individual perceives or visualises can
be studied and understood with help of science. It provides the necessary skills and tactical
knowledge for understanding the different biological and physical aspects. It can also be termed
as a pathway of curiosity with imagination. In order to make a learning experience of student
creative and meaningful, the science syllabus enables teachers to divide the entire course into
different lessons. This curriculum also helps in developing an active approach towards learning
and teaching by keeping students centred. Furthermore, there have been different activities
arranged in this curriculum which include field outings, experimentation and research with
formulation of projects. This helps in adding value to the information generated for students
(Glynn, 2008).
There are overall sixteen chapters in the book. The first five chapters are based on the
subject 'Life and Living'. On furthermore classification, the chapters are named, 'Living World
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