Informal, non-classroom based contexts can make an important contribution to learning for pupils studying science. This book shows how to use a wide range of contexts including freshwater habitats, museums and science centres, zoos and farms, and on industrial sites.
Informal, non-classroom based contexts can make an important contribution to learning for pupils studying science. This book shows how to use a wide r...
This book shows how a wide range of contexts for learning science can be used outside of the classroom, and includes learning:
at museums, science centres and planetaria
from newspapers, magazines and through ICT
at industrial sites and through science trails
at zoos, farms, botanic gardens, residential centres and freshwater habitats
in school grounds.
With contributions from well known and respected practitioners in all fields of science education and through using case studies, Learning Science Outside the Classroom...
This book shows how a wide range of contexts for learning science can be used outside of the classroom, and includes learning:
This book combines reports on and reflection of best practice in improving progression and continuity of teaching and learning in science - particularly at the crucial transition stage between primary and secondary school. Presenting the views of teachers and pupils on progression and learning in science, the book suggests practical ways of improving teaching and learning. Each chapter includes examples of learning materials with notes on how these might be used or adapted by teachers in their own classroom settings.
This book combines reports on and reflection of best practice in improving progression and continuity of teaching and learning in science - particu...