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Growing the Seeds of Scientific Enquiry
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Deller, Clarysly – Primary Science, 2017
As plants and seed dispersal are common themes in primary science, the author thought that she would share an enquiry challenge activity that addresses many of the "working scientifically" objectives of the National Curriculum for England. Year 3 and 4 children had a whole afternoon made up firstly of "playing", planning and…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Inquiry, National Curriculum, Science Activities
Meeting Linnaeus: Improving Comprehension of Biological Classification and Attitudes to Plants Using Drama in Primary Science Education
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Stagg, Bethan C. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2020
Background: Children's interest in science is known to decline around the upper primary age, and botanical topics are unpopular with students. Drama in education has the potential to increase motivation and interest in school science. Purpose: The study examined the impact of immersive drama on knowledge about biological classification and…
Descriptors: Drama, Science Education, Plants (Botany), Elementary School Students
Life on Our Shore
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Scott, Graham; Grassam, Matthew; Scott, Lisa – Primary Science, 2011
St. Martin's Church of England Primary School in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, enjoys a unique location, being approximately 10 minutes walk from a rocky shore and a similar distance from the University of Hull (Scarborough Campus) and its Centre for Environmental and Marine Sciences. A grant provided by the Royal Society (under their Education…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Experiential Learning, Plants (Botany), Animals