Primary School Life and Science (Teacher's Book) 3

Author: Lan Chun
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-02-01
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, and referred to the essence of advanced textbooks domestically and internationally. They balanced the successes and challenges of bilingual teaching pilot programs across different regions, drawing on collective wisdom to introduce and adapt this series of bilingual textbooks, "LivingScience" (). This series emphasizes subject positioning and maintains accuracy in language difficulty and scientific content, featuring distinct characteristics:
First, it is 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, with concepts expressed in vivid and colloquial terms, minimizing the use of specialized terminology. Third, it emphasizes stimulating students' inquiry abilities during scientific learning, valuing both conclusions and the process. Primary school textbooks integrate activities throughout, while secondary school textbooks introduce scientific concepts and inquiry steps from the outset, guiding students to learn and apply science, and fostering observation, experimentation, critical thinking, and self-learning skills. Fourth, it prioritizes breadth over depth in knowledge. The series primarily covers three major fields: life science, material science, and cosmic science. While systematically teaching the fundamentals of these areas, it adopts a holistic approach, integrating cross-disciplinary content. Fifth, the layout is lively and visually engaging, with abundant high-quality illustrations—a key feature of the series. Especially in primary school textbooks, real-life photographs and cartoon images are combined 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 from schools, families, society, nature, the internet, and various media for inquiry-based learning, allowing students to subconsciously master English while learning science, thereby achieving the goals of bilingual education.
Key Features of the "LivingScience" Series for Primary School Students:
- Innovative and forward-thinking concepts
- Simple and straightforward language
- Engaging and authentic images
- Easy-to-understand layout
- Interdisciplinary integration
- Real-life scenarios
The series includes: Student Book, Activity Book, and Teacher Book
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, and referred to the essence of advanced textbooks domestically and internationally. They balanced the successes and challenges of bilingual teaching pilot programs across different regions, drawing on collective wisdom to introduce and adapt this series of bilingual textbooks, "LivingScience" (). This series emphasizes subject positioning and maintains accuracy in language difficulty and scientific content, featuring distinct characteristics:
First, it is 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, with concepts expressed in vivid and colloquial terms, minimizing the use of specialized terminology. Third, it emphasizes stimulating students' inquiry abilities during scientific learning, valuing both conclusions and the process. Primary school textbooks integrate activities throughout, while secondary school textbooks introduce scientific concepts and inquiry steps from the outset, guiding students to learn and apply science, and fostering observation, experimentation, critical thinking, and self-learning skills. Fourth, it prioritizes breadth over depth in knowledge. The series primarily covers three major fields: life science, material science, and cosmic science. While systematically teaching the fundamentals of these areas, it adopts a holistic approach, integrating cross-disciplinary content. Fifth, the layout is lively and visually engaging, with abundant high-quality illustrations—a key feature of the series. Especially in primary school textbooks, real-life photographs and cartoon images are combined 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 from schools, families, society, nature, the internet, and various media for inquiry-based learning, allowing students to subconsciously master English while learning science, thereby achieving the goals of bilingual education.