LET'S TALK
HOW TO ENGAGE PRIMARY PUPILS IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT SCIENTIFIC ISSUES
WHY MIGHT TEACHERS USE THESE ACTIVITIES?
- The curriculum – new curricula in Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, and Wales have statements asking teachers to raise scientific issues.
- Motivation – when teachers give lessons where issues are raised many pupils are very motivated and respond well.
- Science in everyday life – the issues in science are often the ways in which science impacts on society and young people need to be in positions to make informed choices about topical issues.
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