Enhancing Learning with Effective Practical Science begins with an exploration of the reasons why practical work is often less effective than it could be. It provides 72 full and clear lesson guides for effective practical lessons in biology, chemistry and physics for students aged between 11 and 16. Each lesson guide presents the practical work to be undertaken, the apparatus and materials required and the ideas to be explored. Health and safety issues are also covered.
Essential reading for trainee science teachers, and practising teachers looking to enhance their teaching through effective use of practical work, especially if teaching outside their science specialism.

Ian Abrahams is Professor of Science Education at the University of Lincoln, UK.
Michael J. Reiss is Professor of Science Education at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK.

How to Use this Book, Ian Abrahams and Michael J. Reiss
1. The Role of Practical Work in Science Education, Ian Abrahams and Michael J. Reiss
2. Effective Practical Work: 'Hands-on' and 'Minds-on', Ian Abrahams and Michael J. Reiss
3. Biology: Session Guides 11-14, Indira Banner and Mark Winterbottom
4. Biology: Session Guides 15-16, Indira Banner and Mark Winterbottom
5. Chemistry: Session Guides 11-14, Ann Childs and Elaine Wilson
6. Chemistry: Session Guides 15-16, Ann Childs and Elaine Wilson
7. Physics: Session Guides 11-14, James de Winter and Michael Inglis
8. Physics: Session Guides 15-16, James de Winter and Michael Inglis
9. Additional Effective Practical Work, Ian Abrahams and Michael J. Reiss
10. Conclusions, Ian Abrahams and Michael J. Reiss
References
Index