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. A wide range of FREE downloadable wnloadable teacher’s resources are available vailable from the Macmillan Caribbean n website, including worksheets, lesson sson plans and videos.
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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