Using investigations to engage your 11–14 students

By 2020-06-19T09:47:00

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Try this proven approach to remote teaching with your science classes

Teachers might be dismayed that their students can’t carry out the practical work planned, but students can still develop their investigative and research skills while distance learning. This article describes how to use PowerPoint slides to guide 11–14 pupils through an investigation, including research, written work and data skills. Watch the video to see how one teacher and department have been using this approach with their science students. 

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