Using case studies of best practice, the book offers practical guidance for practitioners in both primary and secondary schools, enabling you to widen the scientific experience and understanding of your pupils.

Martin R. Braund is Lecturer in Educational Studies and Curriculum Area Leader for Science in the PGCE Course at the Department of Educational Studies, University of Leeds. Michael Reiss is Professor of Science Education and Head of the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology at the Institute of Education, University of London.

1. The nature of learning science outside the classroom. 2. Practicalities and safety issues. 3. The outdoor classroom. 4. Using freshwater habitats. 5. Learning at residential field centres. 6. Learning science in a botanic garden. 7. Learning at zoos and farms. 8. Learning science at industrial sites. 9. Chemistry trails. 10. Learning physics and astronomy outside the classroom. 11. Learning with newspapers. 12. Learning science through ICT at home. 13. Managing learning outside the classroom.