Bright Ideas: Caribbean Primary Science (flyer)

CARIBBEAN PRIMARY SCIENCE

David and Penny Glover This course has been written through a close collaboration between experienced teachers and primary science specialists: Fortuna Anthony (St Lucia) • Pamela Hunte (Barbados) Nelson Longsworth (Belize) • Eulie Mantock (Jamaica) Frank Newton (Dominica) • Ryan Mongroo (Trinidad & Tobago) • Doltan Ramsubeik (Trinidad & Tobago) Motielall Singh (St Lucia) • Dwight Steadford (Jamaica) Bright Ideas is a new science course for all students in Caribbean primary schools. Developed to fulfil the requirements of primary science curricula throughout the region, the Student’s Books and supporting materials promote a modern, student- centred approach to science learning.

There are seven full-colour Student’s Books from Kindergarten level to the final year of primary school.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS Workbooks to complement the Student’s Books are available for each level of the course. The content is structured in lesson-sized topics clearly linked to the Student’s Books.

Separate Teacher’s Books, with background information, teaching notes and support for remedial and extension activities for each level of the course.

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TEACHER’S RESOURCES Visit www.macmillan-caribbean.com where you can download FREE teacher’s resources.

FREE resources

LESSON PLANS LESSON

VIDEOS

WORKSHEETS

ANSWER SHEETS

SOUND FILES

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WHAT DOES BRIGHT IDEAS HAVE TO OFFER? HOW DOES BRIGHT IDEAS INSPIRE TEACHERS TO TEACH AND MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO LEARN?

BENEFIT

FEATURE Developed by experienced teachers and primary science specialists from across the Caribbean

The course has been developed to specifically fulfil Caribbean science curricula from throughout the region so teachers can be confident that the series provides full syllabus coverage

Caribbean contexts and issues examined in depth

Includes a wide variety of paper-and-pencil exercises, discussion topics and suggestions for group work

Connects science to familiar, real-life situations and provides students with a focused, Caribbean-specific learning experience

Subjects are broken up into manageable chunks to assist with planning and teaching. The objectives provide an overview of each unit which can be used to locate exercises on a specific point and check syllabus coverage

Promote a modern, student-centred approach to science learning supported by lively and entertaining examples and exercises

The material at each level is carefully structured and builds on what has been done earlier

Promotes interactive learning which gets students involved and keeps them motivated

Numerous practical activities using everyday materials

Develop students' investigative skills and scientific understanding through first hand experiences

Review exercises, end-of-unit tests and examination practice papers

Provide regular checks of students’ understanding of new concepts which can also be used as classroom tests

Extensive glossary

Develops students’ scientific vocabulary as the course progresses

Workbooks at each level of the course offer extensive exercises that directly correspond with those in the Student’s Books

The carefully planned balance of writing, drawing, labelling, sequencing and other exercises are ideal for high-fliers as well as for students who would benefit from extra practice and support

Separate Teacher’s Books for each level of the course

Provide background information, teaching notes and support for remedial and extension activities

Over 45 FREE downloadable teacher’s resources, including worksheets, lesson plans and videos

The wide range of topic-based activities are easy-to-access, easy-to-use and are ideal for enriching students’ learning experience while saving teachers time!

Content structured in lesson-sized topics with clearly stated objectives

High quality illustrations and photographs

Graded language appropriate to students’ reading age

STUDENT’S BOOKS

WORKBOOKS

TEACHER’S BOOKS

Student’s Book K

Workbook K

Teacher’s Book K

(Ages 4-5)

(Ages 4-5)

88pp | 9780230410763

104pp | 9781405095983

48pp | 9781405097390

Student’s Book 1

Workbook 1

Teacher’s Book 1

(Ages 5-6)

(Ages 5-6)

112pp | 9781405095990

48pp | 9781405097406

Student’s Book 2

Workbook 2

(Ages 6-7)

(Ages 6-7)

136pp | 9781405096003

48pp | 9781405097413

96pp | 9781405096096

Teacher’s Book 2 104pp | 9781405096102

Teacher’s Book 3 120pp | 9781405096119

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Teacher’s Book 4

Student’s Book 3

Workbook 3

(Ages 7-8)

(Ages 7-8)

120pp | 9780230410770

160pp | 9781405096010

56pp | 9781405096058

Teacher’s Book 5

Student’s Book 4

Workbook 4

120pp | 9780230410787

(Ages 8-9)

(Ages 8-9)

Teacher’s Book 6

168pp | 9781405096027

72pp | 9781405096065

128pp | 9780230410794

Student’s Book 5

Workbook 5

(Ages 9-10)

(Ages 9-10)

160pp | 9781405096034

64pp | 9781405096072

Student’s Book 6

Workbook 6

(Common Entrance Level)

(Common Entrance Level)

192pp | 9781405096041

72pp | 9781405096089

All Bright Ideas Student’s Books and Workbooks are 274 x 215mm.

All Bright Ideas Teacher’s Books are 248 x 187mm.

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