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.