Getting the Buggers into Science

Description

This invaluable guide provides teachers with a wide range of practical strategies for motivating students of all ages in their science lessons. Considering investigations, biology, chemistry and physics in turn, Christine Farmery's book is full of ideas for engaging students with science. She demonstrates how closely science relates to other subjects and suggests a range of whole-school themed events - from a Victorian washday to hosting a science week! Brimming with useful tips and inspirational advice on every aspect of science teaching, this book will prove essential reading for science teachers everywhere.

Christine Famery is Head of a primary school in Yorkshire. She has been a science co-ordinator for over ten years and has enjoyed numerous secondments to Sheffield Hallam University to teach science to beginning teachers.

'This book perfectly encapsulates the state of science teacing in schools at the moment - the good and the bad... concentrates on practical strategies and advice relevant to today's national curriculum... a valuable resource... a useful book to dip into for ideas.' School Science Review 'This guide contains useful tips and inspirational advice on every aspect of science teaching.' * Headteacher Update * '...Getting the Buggers into Science promises more than it delivers, leacing the reaer with a strong sense of "never judge a book by its cover" - however amusing. A more appropriate title would be "getting the young buggers into science", as much of its content is aimed at primary teachers. While it is a worthy summary of many sensible, ideas containing much appropriate advice, it is difficult to see how it will achieve its objective.' -- Jonathan Osborne * Times Educational Supplement *