Using their Brains in Science: Ideas for Children Aged 5 to 14

This resource provides teachers with creative and engaging strategies to help learners ages 5–14 improve their thinking and learning skills in science.

Linked to current research in brain-based learning, the book emphasizes the importance of using movement to promote learning and offers practical guidelines on topics such as:

• Motivating students
• Developing learners′ skills of detection
• Improving students′ language skills and understanding of scientific vocabulary
• Assessing learning in science with effective strategies
• Promoting creativity
• Using computer technology to support learning

Using their Brains in Science is ideal for teachers and student teachers, and anyone interested in science and how children learn.

Hellen Ward is actively involved in science education, working as a Principal lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University and with teachers in a number of Local Authorities. Hellen has written several books and a number of other publications, and has developed teaching resources and teaching materials to support the teaching and learning of science. She has also contributed to science television programmes, website and teaching resources for the BBC Hellen is faculty Director for STEM at Christ Church and is also an independent education consultant. Hellen is an active member of the Association for Science Education (ASE). and a regular contributor to both national and regional conferences. She is also a member of the Association for Achievement and Improvement through Assessment (AIAA) and has published materials on assessment. Hellen is a hub leader for the Primary Science Quality Mark working with teachers across the kent and Medway region.