Part of Phil Beadle's How to Teach Series
So, you have passion for your subject and you get to work with some of
the funniest, most surprising and exceptional students. But teaching
science isn't always a walk in the park. How do you get students to
think scientifically, remember all of those key words and not get acid
in their eyes? Secondary Science is chockfull of workable ideas for the
secondary science classroom. Ditch the stereotypical view of a science
teacher: white coat, slides, teaching the limewater test to the same
class for the fifth year in a row, and discover new and creative ways to
inspire the next generation to use science.
Areas covered include: the big ideas in science, scientific skills and
knowledge, curriculum, practical work, difficult topics,
differentiation, assessment, feedback and the science of memory and
learning, including the spacing effect and interleaving.
The book is packed with: advice about teacher talk, fun science games,
ideas for developing scientific literacy, ideas for embedding
mathematical skill in science, advice for extended writing in science,
advice to make practical work safe, meaningful and worthwhile, and top
tips for teaching the difficult topics that students tend to dislike!
Catrin offers tips for teaching areas of the science curriculum
including electricity, evolution and balancing equations.
Suitable for all teachers, including NQTs and experienced teachers who
are looking for new ideas. If you are looking for quick and easy ideas
to make science fun and relevant, while ensuring that all students are
successful and confident in your lessons, and not overloaded with facts,
then this book is for you.
