How to teach secondary science

'How to teach secondary science' is full 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! The author 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 the reader is looking for quick and easy ideas to make science entertaining and relevant, while ensuring that all students are successful and confident in their lessons, and not overloaded with facts, then this book is for them.