A practical guide for motivating students in the science classroom. Following the winning formula of 'Getting the Buggers to Behave', this practical guide provides teachers with a range of practical strategies that can be used to motivate pupils of all ages. Christine Farmery explores the four main aspects of science study - investigations, biology, chemistry and physics - and then provides plenty of ideas for getting pupils engaged in their science lessons. She demonstrates how closely science relates to other National Curriculum subjects and makes suggestions for a range of themed events that the whole school can enjoy - 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.

Author Biography

Christine Farmery is Acting Head of a large primary school in South Yorkshire. She has been a co-ordinator for science for over ten years and was recently seconded to University to teach science to beginning teachers.