About the Books
Small Science is a series of innovative primary science books developed by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education. The aim of the series is to engage students and teachers together in a joyful and meaningful learning experience.
Small Science fosters the natural curiosity of young children. It discourages rote learning and aims to develop skills of systematic observation, analysis and articulation. Each TextBook is accompanied by a WorkBook, which enables continuous assessment, and a Teacher's Book for conceptual guidance and practical hints.
Article for 4th Annual Learning Network Conference Ahmedabad (Jan 27-29, 2006)
Presentation at Vidya Bhavan Society, Udaipur (Dec, 2005)
Key Features
- A unique integration of physical, biological and environmental sciences
- Prepared through research, field-studies and classroom trials
- Concepts developed through carefully designed activities using easily
available materials
- Simple, child-friendly language
- Thought-provoking questions and exercises
- Accurate level-specific illustrations to capture the child's interest
Children develop
- Verbal and non-verbal expression through discussion, writing, drawing and
acting
- Design, mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Independent thinking and creativity
- A sound basis for later abstractions in science
The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education is a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. The Centre carries out research and development in mathematics, science and technology education at the school level. It is the country's nodal centre for Olympiads in mathematics and science.
HBCSE website: http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in
The Teacher's Books are available on CD-ROMs from Oxford University Press. Their print versions can be obtained from the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education.
