Making powerful connections between primary literacy and science RP114
Explore the curriculum links between science and literacy and how to develop literacy skills to improve the quality of children’s written explanations in science.
Summary
You will explore a range of strategies designed to improve children's ability to use scientific language. You will be able to maximise the opportunities for developing literacy skills and improving attainment in science by planning lessons in which children communicate science ideas, knowledge and understanding.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- gain an awareness of the nature and breadth of opportunities for linking science and literacy
- develop strategies for raising attainment in science through developing speaking, listening and writing skills to communicate scientific learning
- begin to identify progression in science and literacy
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