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Association for Science Education (ASE)
Be safe! Health and safety in school science and technology for teachers of 3-12 year olds
'Be safe!' is an indispensable source of support and advice on all aspects of practical work for those providing science and technology education fro children between the ages of (about) 3 and 12.
This book builds firmly on the previous editions but places more emphasis on using science nad technology to teach health and safety. The text has been re-organised and there are new sections on under-5s, primary/secondary liaison and advice for schools with access to more specialist facilities. The section on science outside the classroom has been expanded, as has the section on making things, which now includes work on textiles, mouldable materials and ceramics. The section on electricity has been re-written.
Children need to be encouraged to behave in ways that are safe to themselves and others and to develop an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe. We do not wise to be alarmist; quite the reverse. Children are safe in school and, within school, science is oen of the safest activities. This book is written in an attempt to maintain the very good heath and safety record of science by preventing significant avoidable injury.
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