Teaching primary science outdoors SL009 / YA02
Summary
Ignite curiosity, empower your teaching, and elevate pupils’ engagement—all while enjoying the great outdoors!
Outdoor learning is a powerful educational approach that benefits both pupils and teachers. Research demonstrates that taking lessons outside enhances engagement, retention, and attainment. For pupils, it’s an enjoyable experience, while teachers gain new curriculum connections, increased morale, and enthusiasm for teaching. Additionally, outdoor learning contributes to improved attendance and reduces discipline and classroom management issues.
In this two-day immersive continuing professional development program, you’ll explore a diverse range of primary science activities in an outdoor setting. The course covers biology, chemistry, and physics, emphasising curriculum links. You’ll leave with a wealth of practical ideas and activities that can be easily implemented in your own school’s outdoor space and beyond.
We’ll delve into the research supporting outdoor learning and introduce resources and organisations available to support you and your school.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Book your place today and embark on a science journey where learning comes alive beyond the classroom walls.
Who is it for?
Teachers and leaders of primary science
What topics are covered?
- the benefits, barriers, opportunities of taking science outdoors
- biology outdoors
- chemistry outdoors
- physics outdoors
- science trails
- using tech outdoors
- cross-curricular opportunities
- embedding outdoor learning into your school
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.
Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too
How long is this course?
2 days
Who is the course leader?
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Tanya Shields
Tanya is the Primary STEM Lead at the National STEM learning centre in York. She works with both primary and secondary professionals to develop...
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- utilise your enhanced understanding of scientific concepts relevant to the primary science curriculum
- apply practical and enquiry-driven science approaches to teaching science effectively in the primary classroom
- implement effective teaching strategies to enhance the quality of science learning experiences
- effectively incorporate assessment for learning in primary science lessons
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Teaching primary science outdoors | 11 June 2025 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 2 Teaching primary science outdoors | 12 June 2025 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£640.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£720.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
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