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This invaluable guide provides teachers with a wide range of practical strategies for motivating students of all ages in their science lessons. Considering investigations, biology, chemistry and physics, Christine Farmerys book is full of ideas engaging students with science. She demonstrates how closely science relates to other subjects and suggests a ranges of whole-school themed events - from a Victorian Washday to hosting a science week! Brimming with useful tips and inspirational advice on every aspect of science teaching, this book will prove essential reading for science teachers everywhere. About the Author Christine Farmery is Deputy Head of a large primary school in South Yorkshire. She has been a science co-ordinator for over ten years and has enjoyed numerous secondments to Sheffield Hallam University to teach science to beginning teachers. Table of Contents Part One: Setting the Scene Part Two: Getting Started Part Three: Science and the Whole Curriculum Part Four: Troubleshooting Part Five: Science for all Part Six: Science outside the Curriculum Part Seven: Final Thoughts Part Eight: Resources for Science Index