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I am really looking forward to attending the Annual Primary
Science Conference this year. As well as
presenting my own session, I will have the opportunity to attend some of the
other sessions and I know that I will learn a lot. I was especially excited to see that Anne
Goldsworthy will be providing the key note lecture as well as another session
for, although I have read much that she has written, I have never actually seen
her in person. I have however heard
extremely good reports.
My own session “Inspiring Science in the Outdoor Classroom” will
be based outside (whatever the weather) as I believe that the outdoors is the
most under used resource in our schools.
As teachers we expend so much energy inspiring our pupils, providing worthwhile
cross curricular activities and opportunities for learning when, if we know how
to access it, Mother Nature has already done much of the work for us! There are motivating contexts for all types
of science enquiry, a wealth of material for measuring and data handling and
real reasons for writing. Moreover,
challenging behaviour is generally less of an issue as children are motivated
and engaged; they also appreciate the greater sense of freedom that being
outside gives. Although my session will
be aimed at Early Years and Key Stage 1, well behaved Key Stage 2 teaches will
be welcome to join us, and might even find something to inspire them too!
Answer: Building a fairy house!
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