Recommendations on school science practicals

By David Sait and Karen J Ogilvie2011-11-01T00:00:00

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The Commons Science and Technology Select Committee has published its final report on practical experiments and science field trips

In September the Commons Science and Technology Select Committee published its final report on practical experiments in school science lessons and science field trips. It concludes that many students are receiving poor practical science experiences during their secondary school education. The inquiry was initiated because of reports in the press that science practical work in schools is in decline due to health and safety concerns.

The report makes a series of recommendations to ensure schools deliver excellent practical lessons and learning outside the classroom.

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