Primary School Life and Science (5) - Full Two Volumes Student Book

Author: Lan Chun
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: The Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) organized subject experts and scholars in English education, based on the current teaching practices in primary and secondary schools. They referred to and drew inspiration from the essence of advanced domestic and international textbooks, evaluated the successes and setbacks of bilingual teaching pilot programs across different regions, and collectively worked to introduce and adapt this series of bilingual textbooks, "Living Science" (Livingscience). This series emphasizes subject positioning and maintains accuracy in language difficulty and scientific content, showcasing distinct features:
First, the books are closely aligned with students' daily lives and learning realities, focusing on cultivating practical application skills to help students transition from the scientific world back to the real world.
Second, the content is rich and accessible, presented in an easy-to-understand manner. Most concepts in the textbooks are expressed using vivid and common language, with fewer technical terms.
Third, it emphasizes stimulating students' inquiry abilities during the scientific learning process, equally valuing both conclusions and the process itself. Primary school textbooks integrate activities throughout, while secondary school textbooks introduce scientific concepts and inquiry steps from the beginning, guiding students to learn and apply science, and fostering their observation, experimentation, critical thinking, and self-learning skills.
Fourth, it prioritizes breadth over depth in knowledge. The series mainly covers three major fields: life science, material science, and cosmic science. While systematically explaining the foundational knowledge of these three areas, it emphasizes a broader overall curriculum design with interdisciplinary integration.
Fifth, the layout is lively and visually engaging, with abundant high-quality illustrations. One of the key features of this series is its rich visuals, especially in primary school textbooks, which combine real-life photographs and cartoon images to fully stimulate students' creativity and imagination.
Sixth, it is open-ended. The series provides teachers and students with choices and creative space in learning content, activities, assignments, and assessments. It also guides students to utilize diverse resources available in schools, families, society, nature, the internet, and various media for inquiry-based learning, allowing students to subconsciously master English while studying science, thereby achieving the goals of bilingual education.