Bright Ideas Jamaica Grade 4 Workbook

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Bright Ideas Jamaica has been created especially for the Jamaican upper primary science curriculum. It promotes a modern, student-centred approach to science learning, formulated through a close collaboration between experienced Jamaican teachers and primary science specialists.


Key features:

· The structure of the books follows the Jamaican Primary Science syllabus unit-by-unit to provide comprehensive coverage

· Relevant learning objectives from the Jamaican Primary Science syllabus are clearly stated at the start of each lesson to ensure every objective is covered

· Syllabus 'Focus Questions' are highlighted on every page

· End-of-unit and end-of-year tests to prepare students for their GSAT Science examination

· Practical activities using everyday materials

· Suggestions for group work to promote interactive learning

· Review exercises to check progress

· Internet links to promote independent research



SUPPORTING MATERIALS

· Accompanying interactive CD-ROMs allow students to develop their understanding in the classroom and at home using games and experiments.

· Workbooks complement the Student's Books for each level of the course. The content is structured in lesson-sized topics clearly linked to the Students Books with additional assessment material.

· Accompanying Teachers Books offer background information, extension activities and teaching notes on catering for mixed-ability classes.