Learning Science Outside the Classroom

Martin R. Braund is Lecturer in Educational Studies and Curriculum Area Leader for Science in the PGCE Course at the Department of Educational Studies, University of Leeds. Michael Reiss is Professor of Science Education and Head of the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology at the Institute of Education, University of London.

'This book will be welcomed by pragmatists and environmentalists alike. It is a passport to taking children out of the classroom and beyond into the real world: a real advocate for life-long learning.' - Liz Lakin, Primary Science Review'This is a well-timed book ... Each case study offers practical guidance in making the most of the opportunity ... I kept on finding myself nodding in agreement with the comments on how fieldwork makes science come to life.' - Sian Crisp, Primary Science & Technology Today'...provides answers to most of the problems teachers are likely to face in organising a trip and gives guidance on how to get the most out of the site to be studied...This book will be useful to teachers who are looking to change their science courses to include activities that will help prepare their students for life in the 21st century.' - John Parkinson, Education in Chemistry, January 2006

• 1. The nature of learning science outside the classroom. 2. Practicalities and safety issues. 3. The outdoor classroom. 4. Using freshwater habitats. 5. Learning at residential field centres. 6. Learning science in a botanic garden. 7. Learning at zoos and farms. 8. Learning science at industrial sites. 9. Chemistry trails. 10. Learning physics and astronomy outside the classroom. 11. Learning with newspapers. 12. Learning science through ICT at home. 13. Managing learning outside the classroom.