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Part of a series, this book offers teachers a variety of ways in which they can offer children activities which will introduce them to an understanding of mathematics.

Part of a series, this book offers teachers a variety of ways in which they can offer children activities which will introduce them to the natural world (trees, flowers, invertebrates, frogs, fish and so on). The techniques of exploring, observing, manipulating, comparing and more are encouraged.

This book shows how children's natural interest in themselves and their environment can be used as a starting point for discussing a number of topics including the senses, respiration, fossils, evolution and genetics.

This book and "An early start to nature" offer comprehensive coverage of attainment targets...

Part of a series, this book offers teachers a variety of ways in which they can offer children activities which will introduce them to the scientific basis of the animate/inanimate world. The techniques of exploring, observing, manipulating, comparing and more are encouraged.

Part of a series, this book offers teachers a variety of ways in which they can offer children activities which will introduce them to the way that an understanding of physical science can lead to a parallel understanding of technology.

Part of a series, this book offers teachers a variety of ways in which they can offer children activities which will introduce them...

Part of a series aiming to introduce key subjects to primary school children, this book tackles the concept of earth and space through topics such as rocks and soil, water, the variety of life forms, air and the sky, and space and time. Classroom activity ideas are integrated with the explanations.

This is an investigation of the things and places around us which relates something of their past. It includes ideas and activities designed to encourage children to explore their environment. Topics covered include school, home, streets, shops, weather, churches, building sites, rocks and pebbles, canals, and...

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An Eggsperiment on Teeth

This Catalyst article describes an experiment with fluoride toothpaste on eggshells (as a substitute for teeth). Both teeth and eggs contain calcium compounds which can be attacked by acid. When an egg is put in vinegar the shell is weakened by the acid making it soft and more fragile. When teeth are exposed to...