ASE 2017 Conference Handbook

Annual Conference 2017 Wednesday 4 January - Saturday 7 January 2017

Showcasing CPD for all involved in science education

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The Association for Science Education Annual Conference 2017 Chris Colclough, Association Chair Over the last year, we have continued to manage the challenge of implementing many changes to science curricula and assessment.

Across the UK and through all phases, from Early Years to FE, science educators are juggling with these demands. Never has the need for subject specific, quality, professional development been more pressing. It is my aim this year to promote access to CPD, whether at a regional level through ASE TeachMeets and conferences, online via our resources, or through bespoke PD delivered to individual schools, area Learning Communities or Multi Academy Trusts.

Access to CPD helps science educators on the path to Professional Recognition via CSciTeach,

Dr. Susan Burr, ASE Conference Secretary It is with great pleasure that I welcome you back to the University of Reading where we have enjoyed many successful conferences.

ASE gratefully accepts the invitation of the Vice Chancellor Sir David Bell KCB. This year we again have an extensive programme of workshops, talks, and lectures given by members and a wide range of outside speakers. There are presentations for biology, chemistry, physics and Earth science teachers, a wealth of primary events, plus sessions for technicians. New for 2017, we are offering on

with RSciTech awarded to technicians, both are in recognition of an ongoing commitment to best practice. It is the support of our Science Technicians that has been vital in managing the changes to Practical Science and its assessment 11-19. Do take the time to find out about these professional recognition awards and encourage your colleagues to apply for them so that we can formally recognise the professionalism embedded throughout science education.

I am proud to say that our Annual Conference 2017 provides many opportunities for specific PD including research-based pedagogy, science curriculum, practical work and enrichment, while continuing to promote the wider aspects of science education across the UK. From personal experience, I know that the “Sample Pathways through the Conference” for teachers of varying experience, will be extremely helpful to many of you and particularly for those attending for the first time. It is vital that you are able to make the most of the programme, so take some time out to plan your day/s effectively. You can find these Conference Pathways on pages 14-16.

Thursday a vocational and careers programme and specialist sessions for teachers in FE. The Headteachers’ and governors’ programme returns to offer whole-school guidance and policy updates.

This year, we also see the introduction of a showcase of Science on Stage UK as part of an expanded of the Schools’ Exhibition. Amanda Callaghan and her colleagues have put together an excellent programme of Frontier Science lectures by the university academic staff.

My thanks go to the conference team led

by Fi Donovan and the university support staff who have worked tirelessly to meet our requirements. Our own small conference team has worked extremely hard, Nicola Hern continues in the main job of conference organizer with the able help of Ray Hancock

“I am proud to say that our Annual Conference 2017 provides many opportunities for specific PD” As Chair of the association I hope to meet with many of you, possibly at the ASE Hub in the Exhibition Marquee where you will also find our Chair elect, past Chair, regional field officers and other committee members. As a members’ organization we want to take every opportunity to hear from you, so the support we offer meets your concerns and priorities.

Finally, I know that you will enjoy the networking and learning and come away energized and inspired, resulting in a positive impact on the classroom experience of your students.

Happy New Year!

(exhibition), Emma Hill (communications), Karen Dyer (bookings) and Frances Evans as our local field officer. My thanks also go to the volunteers who will help to keep the conference running smoothly, their role has expanded greatly in the last few years and they are an essential part of the conference team.

Finally, I would like to thank the sponsors who by their generosity help to enrich our conference. I hope you have an excellent conference at Reading 2017 and that it inspires and motivates you for a successful and fulfilling year.

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Key Information

The Conference essentials Conference Registration

Wednesday 4 January - International Day: Registration 09:30-17:30 in the Palmer Building Main Conference registration is in the Students’ Union: Thursday 5 January 08:30-18:00 Friday 6 January 08:30-18:00 Saturday 7 January 08:30-14:00

Transport

There is no parking on the university campus Wednesday - Friday. ASE provides a Park & Ride from Madjeski car park no. 2. Drop-off/collection on campus is car park 1a - see map on the back cover.

The ASE Hub

Find us at AS13/14 in the Exhibition Marquee.

Please come and visit the ASE Hub at any time during the conference: find out more about ASE, browse the ASE Booksales and meet our team. The perfect place to start if this is your first time at the ASE Annual Conference.

International Welcome Room

(Room G05 Palmer Building) International delegates are invited to the International Welcome Room on Wednesday. Meet members of the International Committee and friends and colleagues from around the globe.

A lunch is provided free to all International Day delegates, this is thanks to sponsorship from SciChem and Edu-Lab.

The 2016 Conference Team For ASE

Chair and Honorary Annual Conference Secretary - Dr. Susan Burr ASE Conferences Manager - Ray Hancock ASE Conferences Officer - Karen Dyer ASE Communications - Emma Hill

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Exhibition Marquee

The exhibition of publishers, manufacturers, suppliers, awarding bodies and organizations providing services to science educators is in the Exhibition Marquee, immediately behind the Students’ Union, towards Chemistry.

Opening times: Thursday 5 January 09:00-18:30 (including the Members’ Reception from 17:00) Friday 9 January 09:00-18:00 Saturday 10 January 09:00-15:00 Please note we are not able to admit anyone under the age of 18 unless accompanied by an adult.

Primary Room

(Room G05, Palmer Building) On Friday and Saturday,the Primary Room offers the perfect place to meet other teachers, organizations focussed on primary science and pick up ideas and resources. There is a programme of informal, sharing sessions; for more details see page 40 plus the timetable posted on the Primary Room door.

The Practical Hub

Head over to the HumSS building to discover the Practical Hub, run in partnership with AQA and CLEAPSS. The building is full of hands-on activities and ideas.

Left Luggage

An attended cloakroom for coats and bags is in the ASE Registration area in the Students’ Union.

Receptions

Join AQA for the launch of the Practical Hub in HumSS first floor foyer 11:00 on Thursday 5 January.

Everyone is invited to attend The ASE Members’ Reception (whether you are a member or not!), Held in the Exhibition Marquee on Thursday 5 January from 17:00-18:30.

All practising teachers, teacher trainers and technicians are invited to a free lunch event hosted by the Wellcome Trust, 12:00-14:00, Friday 6 January. Registration required: www.teacherslunch.eventbrite.co.uk Details of private receptions are not published in this Conference Handbook; please retain your invitation for time and venue details.

Catering

Please see page 8 for locations and opening times.

Internet Access

WiFi access for your time at the Conference is via The Cloud. Select this wireless network and signin or register. This is a national WiFi service used in many hotels, stations etc. To register, you only need to provide your name and email address.

Seventh Corner Events Management Nicola Hern

If you have any comments or queries about this or future ASE conferences, please contact conferences@ase.org.uk

For Reading University

Vice Chancellor’s Representative Amanda Callaghan Venue Reading - Fi Donovan, Laura Malley

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Contents

Please complete the online Conference Survey. www.ase.org.uk/ConfSurvey

Sponsorship

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The ASE

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ASE Events 2017/18

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Useful Information

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Exhibitions

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Conference Pathways

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Conference Themes

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Conference Highlights

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Frontier Science at Reading University

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Wednesday 4 January, International Day

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Thursday 5 January

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Primary Programme

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Friday 6 January

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Saturday 9 January

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ASE Contacts

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The Exhibition Marquee

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Planner & Notes

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Campus map

Back cover

ASE Annual General Meeting 2017 Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Association for Science Education will be held on Saturday 7 January 2017 from 09:00–10:00 in Palmer G10 at the University of Reading, for the purpose of transacting the following business: 1.

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Courtesies and apologies for absence To approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting (08.01.16) Presentation by the Chief Executive, including aspects of items 4 and 5 and future direction.

4. To receive, consider and approve the Annual Report of Council.

5. To receive the Annual Statement of Accounts.

6. To receive the Report of the Quality and Audit Committee.

7. To elect members of the Quality and Audit Committee.

8. To confirm the election of the President for the ensuing year.

9. To confirm the election of Honorary Members.

10. To transact any other business, which can be considered under the Rules of the Association.

All members of the Association are entitled to be present and to vote.

Copies of the Annual Report and the Annual Statement of Accounts are available on request from ASE Headquarters, via the Switchboard or info@ase. org.uk or can be downloaded from the members’ area of the ASE website at www.ase.org.uk in due course.

Copies of the minutes of the AGM January 2016 are also available on request.

Chris Colclough Chair of the Association for Science Education

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With special thanks to ASE Annual Conference 2017

Partners and Sponsors

Oxford Cambridge and RSA

International Sponsor

The Pearson Teaching, Learning and Assessment Hub

Teachers’ Reception

The AQA Practical Hub AQA is, once again, supporting practical science at the ASE Annual Conference, working in partnership with CLEAPSS. The HumSS building is the AQA Practical Hub, where you will find an enticing selection of hands-on activities and ideas for the classroom.

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The AQA Practical Hub

Schools’ Exhibition

Oxford University Press Supporting you with five-year assessment and the new AQA KS3 Science Syllabus in 2017. Visit Stand C1 to find out about new resources and to meet assessment expert Dr. Andrew Chandler-Grevatt.

Conference Sponsor

Conference Sponsor

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The ASE

The Association behind the Conference

Shaun Reason,

Chief Executive - ASE A very warm welcome to friends, colleagues, ASE members and visitors to the 2017 Association for Science Education (ASE) Annual Conference. I am very much looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible over the next few days.

My thanks to the conference team for putting together an outstanding programme.

Whether you are visiting for the first time or are a regular visitor, you can immerse yourself in the ultimate professional science education development experience.

Great science teaching inspires young people with a love of science and a curiosity about the world around them. But great science teaching needs high quality support and you will find that this conference has something for everyone.

The ASE conference offers a variety of sessions, outstanding speakers, dynamic teacher, school and exhibitor sessions, as well as an active social programme.

What is certain about this conference is that you will never be lost for something to do. And I can guarantee that you will leave feeling inspired and energised.

I encourage you to take full advantage of the opportunity to network with new and current colleagues and to share ideas to help stimulate your teaching and support your professional development. For those interested in advancing their careers, remember that it’s not only about what you know but who you know!

There has never been a greater need for a strong science community than in the current fragmented education system. Belonging to a strong professional community is so important, and if you are not already an ASE member, I would encourage you to join.

Finally I would like to thank our hosts at the University of Reading, our sponsors and exhibitors, our speakers and our partners who all by their generosity enrich so many aspects of the conference.

Have a great time.

Join now www.ase.org.uk/ membership

ASE works to support its members with resources, networks and CPD. In turn, it is the members who drive ASE, through regional groups , expert committees and project development. This makes ASE a genuine forum and voice for all science educators

✓ evaluated

The ASE Green Tick Evaluation of Resources www.ase.org.uk/greentick

One of the ways ASE supports its members is by creating useful expert evaluations of some of the latest resources, publications and products on the market.

The evaluations, carried out on behalf of ASE by experts in particular fields, identify areas of both strength and weakness in these published resources from major educational publishers, to help you make an informed purchasing decision.

Our evaluations act as a benchmark of whether these products are suitable for you in your role or fit with your school’s overall teaching and learning strategy.

The full evaluations are published on the ASE website.

“It is the people that make The ASE fantastic. Wouldn’t be where I am today without it.”

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ASE Events 2017-18 Professional learning across the UK Open to members and non-members February tbc - NE Secondary CPD Conference Hartlepool LA and ASE patdower@ase.org.uk 21 February- ASE TeachMeet Abbeywood School, Filton, Nr Bristol.

4 March,- ASE Scotland Conference Harris Academy, Dundee briancarroll@ase.org.uk 18 March - Real Science, Real Scientists and Real Jobs - ½ day conference Loughborough High School for Girls, Loughborough tanyadempster@ase.org.uk

20 May - London region Teachers’ Conference UCL IoE, Bedford way, London s.curtis@ucl.ac.uk 14 June - Exam review Robert Gordon College, Aberdeen t.reid@rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk 16 June - Regional Technicians’ Conference, University of Hertfordshire conferences@ase.org.uk 21 June - South East Area Conference University of Surrey, Guildford conferences@ase.org.uk

March tbc - Primary TeachMeet Campbell College Prep, Belfast Michelleryan@ase.org.uk

23 June - ASE (NI) Biennial Conference St. Mary’s University College, Belfast Michelleryan@ase.org.uk

5 May - London region Technicians’ Conference UCL IoE, Bedford way, London s.curtis@ucl.ac.uk

28 June National Primary Conference, NSLC, York www.stem.org.uk

9 May - Advanced Higher Investigations Robert Gordon College, Aberdeen t.reid@rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk

6/7 July - The ASE Futures: Leading Professional Development in Science Education Summer Conference University of Hertfordshire conferences@ase.org.uk

6/7 July - National Technicians’ Conference, NSLC, York www.stem.org.uk 14 July - Avon Science Technicians’ Conference ASE West of England, Broadlands Academy, Keynsham joy_dalton@sky.com 3-6 January - Annual Conference University of Liverpool conferences@ase.org.uk

Keep looking on the regional pages of the ASE website and the TeachMeet Wiki for details of events in your area or contact us for support with running your own event.

Follow @theASE and use #ASEconf or find us on Facebook Try out a TeachMeet at the Annual Conference: »»

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Thursday 5 Jan, 16:00-17:30 FE TeachMeet - Palmer G05 Friday 6 Jan, 16:00-17:30 TeachMeet - Exhibition Marquee

What is a TeachMeet?

These informal events are open to all teachers to share an idea or resource that really works in their classroom. Talk for five minutes about your top tip or simply listen to others and network over refreshments.

There are all sorts of TeachMeets running across the globe but the ASE ones do, of course, focus on science teaching. To find the TeachMeet near you contact ASE or visit the TeachMeet Wiki: teachmeet.pbworks.com

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Useful Information

On and around Whiteknights Campus Catering

Disabled Parking

Tea, coffee, drinks and snacks will be available all day on a cash basis in the following areas: •• Marquee Café:

08:30 - 16:00 Thurs

08:30 - 18:00 Fri

08:30 - 15:00 Sat

Taxis

Food and Drink

•• Dolche Vita (Palmer Building) Café: Wed- Fri: 08:00 – 18:00

Sat: 08:00-15:00 •• Eat at the Square Cafeteria: 09:00 – 15:00 •• Henley Business School Café: Wed-Fri: 09:00 – 16:00

Sat: 09:00-14:00 •• Café Libro, in the Library: 09:00 – 16:00 (Closed on Sat) •• HumSS - Vending machines available

Car Parking

There is no car parking available on the Whiteknights Campus on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. So all delegates are advised to use public transport or the Conference Park and Ride.

There is parking at Whiteknights Campus on Saturday.

Park and Ride

On Thursday and Friday, there is a dedicated Park and Ride that has been organized for the ASE Annual Conference.

Parking is at the Madejski Stadium where ASE buses will pick up, and return delegates throughout the morning and late afternoon/early evening periods of the Conference. (For sat nav, the post code of the Madejski Stadium is RG2 0FL.) The cost of the park and ride service is £6 payable in cash on the bus. , The parking can be found in car park 2 at Madjeski Stadium and the ASE park and ride bus stop is on the road at the top of car park 2. The buses will be displaying an ASE logo.

The collection/ drop-off at Whiteknights Campus is car park 1a, by the University Sports Centre.

Park and Ride Bus Timetable Thursday and Friday Madjeski Stadium depart:

08:20 08:40 09:00 09:20 09:40 10:00 Whiteknights Campus depart:

16:30 16:50 17:10 17:30 18:00

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There are parking bays with provision for blue badge holders behind the Carrington Building (map 135), in car park 10, and Cedars Hotel and Conference Centre (see campus map on back cover).

The recommended taxi firm is Yellow Cars: 0118 966 0660. When getting a taxi we recommend you give Henley Business School as the pick-up / drop-off point.

Security

Please note that the University cannot accept responsibility for injury to persons, loss or damage to visitors’ or residents’ goods or other effects.

Members and visitors are strongly advised not to leave any valuables in parked vehicles. Neither the University nor the ASE can accept responsibility for loss or damage to cars parked during the conference.

In a genuine emergency, the University Security Office can be contacted on (0118) 378 6300.

External emergency services - ambulance, fire brigade or the police may be contacted on a university internal telephone by dialling 0 999.

Health and First Aid

If first aid is required, support can be obtained on an internal telephone by dialling 7799 or 6300 or on any phone 0118 378 7799/ 6300.

A paramedic will be on duty while the Marquee is open to the public and will be based in the Exhibition Office, located within the marquee.

In the event of a condition that requires urgent help or treatment that cannot safely wait until the patient’s own doctors’ surgery is open, delegates should call NHS 111 (available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year). Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

The nearest Accident & Emergency department is at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN. There is a dispensing chemist located on Christchurch Road opposite the University Sports Centre. Boots also have a large store in the Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading town centre.

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Social Events

The whole Conference is full of meeting, discussing, sharing and engaging; we also have some planned social events.

SMOKING Smoking is not permissible at any time within any University building, regardless of status or business at the University.

Smoking is prohibited within ten metres of any building except when passing through on a recognized footpath.

Banks, Shops and Post Offices

There is a Santander Bank situated next to the Central Campus shop and under the Cedars Hotel. Opening hours are 10:00 - 17:00 on Wed and 10:00 – 18:00 on Thurs & Fri. The bank is closed at weekends. The direct line is 055511 486340. There is a cash point outside the bank and a Barclays cash point at the far end of the building, to the left of the Student Union shop, central campus.

A National Westminster Bank cash point is located at 76 Christchurch Road opposite the University Sports Centre. All major banks have branches located in Reading town centre.

The university shop, Campus Central, is located next to the Students’ Union in the centre of the Whiteknights Campus. The shop stocks a wide variety of everyday items as well as University of Reading official merchandise. Opening hours are 08:30 – 17:30 (closed on Sat).

International Dinner

WEDNESDAY 4 JANUARY Hosted at the University, this dinner is the perfect setting to make connections with educators from the UK and beyond. To attend the International Dinner, book at the ASE Registration Desk - £35 per ticket

The ASE Members’ Reception THURSDAY 5 JANUARY

Everyone is welcome to come to this free reception held at the ASE Hub in the Exhibition Marquee. If you are new to the Annual Conference, this is the perfect chance to meet our team and make new friends. Just drop in between 17:00 - 18.30.

The Wellcome Trust Teachers’ Lunch FRIDAY 6 JANUARY

The main post office is located at 38 - 39 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QP. Postage stamps may be purchased from the university shop and a post box is located at the front of Whiteknights House or by the local shops on Christchurch Road.

All practising teachers, teacher trainers and technicians are invited to a FREE lunch event.

Pick up free resources and find out how we support science teaching across the UK. 12:00-14:00. Registration required: www.teacherslunch.eventbrite.co.uk

Information For The Disabled

Please see the campus map on site for details of wheelchair access to buildings and location of toilets for wheelchair users. These toilets will be open for the duration of the Conference.

The car park nearest to the Exhibition Marquee with provision for blue badge holders is located in car park 10.

Loop systems are available in the following buildings and rooms: •• Chemistry - LTG & LT2 •• Henley Business School - all rooms •• HumSS - G27, 125, 126, 127 & 128 •• Palmer - G10 & 109

Association Social

FRIDAY 6 JANUARY Held at the Crowne Plaza hotel, this informal buffet is the time to relax with friends old and new. Neil Monteiro will be touring the tables to challenge your perception of scientific reasoning and experimentation. To attend the Association Social, book at the ASE Registration Desk - £29 per ticket

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Conference Exhibitions

From the Marquee to the Schools’ Exhibition, you can pick up a stack of ideas Schools’ Exhibition, Friday 09:00 - 12:00 Come to the Students’ Union on Friday morning to meet teachers and students from across the UK. Each has created a display of STEM work from their classroom or after-school club. The exhibition also includes the inspirational teachers who have been shortlisted to represent the UK at Science on Stage in Hungary in summer 2017.

Schools exhibiting include: »» »» »» »» »» »»

Abingdon School The Angmering School Ark Academies Bolton School Boroughbridge High School Clapton Girls Academy

»» Gillespie Primary School »» Kendrick School »» Liverpool Life Sciences UTC »» Lockerbie Academy »» Mullion School »» The Raedwald Trust »» Sandfield Close Primary School Leicester

There are further ideas to explore in the Students’ Union, with activities and resources from:

• ICASE

International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) was created in 1972 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to extend and improve science education throughout the world. Today, ICASE is a vast network of science teacher associations, institutions, foundations and companies, working together to promote science and technology education around the world.

• Solar-Active

Discover some of the unique educational resources and workshops in sustainable development, energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, as well as a range of kits and components to help you learn about solar energy.

• Cambridge Science Centre

Opened in 2013 with a single goal: to make science fun and accessible to young people and their families. Try out some of the Centre’s interactive exhibits.

• National Science Teachers’ Association, USA • ioLight • Learning Resources STEM in action

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• Markit Education • Pinhole Camera

Join Justin Quinnell for an insight into pinhole camera and put an eye on your head!

• Earthwatch - Discover Earth

Let the earth be YOUR classroom. Find out how vinegar and mustard can transform your next STEM class into a dynamic, curriculum-relevant exploration of the global Sustainable Development Goals.

• Royal Society of Biology

21st Century BioChallenges Activity Kits: resources to run ten hands-on activities at festivals, off-timetable school days and larger public events.

• Reading Chemistry

Come and talk to the University’s Chemistry Outreach team who will be happy to show your their educational materials.

• British Physics Olympiad & Isaac Physics

Projects designed to engage students in physics problemsolving from GCSE level through to university.

• Disabled staff forum support

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Exhibition Marquee Opening Times: Thursday 09:00-18:30 (including the Members’ Reception from 17:00) Friday 09:00-18:00 Saturday 09:00-15:00

Take some time to browse the ASE Annual Conference Exhibition. With one visit you can compare equipment, research resources and pick up some show bargains

The ASE Hub

At the heart of the Marquee is the ASE Hub where you can explore our resources and meet the team that can support your CPD. You can also browse ASE Booksales for a selection of highly recommended science education titles we have on offer. Stand AS13/14

The Pearson Teaching, Learning and Assessment Hub There is a full programme of workshop sessions in the Marquee, in The Pearson Teaching, Learning and Assessment Hub, giving you the chance to take part in lively, informative discussion and idea-sharing in between collecting resources from the stalls.

Thursday

11:00 W172: How to get your students solving physics problems

Robin Hughes, Isaac Physics

13:00 T32: Delivering the maths content on GCSE (9-1) Science

Katherine Pate, Pearson

16:00 S09: FE TeachMeet - ASE & teachers Friday

09:30 W57: KS4 science for lower attainers - Vincent Capaldi, Pearson

10:45 W63: Investigative Skills for GCSE - Vincent Capaldi, Pearson

12:00 W77: Assess, track and report progress - Ed Walsh, Ed Walsh Consulting

13:00 W81: KS4 science for higher attainers - Dr Tracey Baxter, Pearson

15:30 W106:The new BTEC Tech Award in STEM - Dr Elena Softley, Pearson Saturday

10:30 T186: The revised Edexcel IGCSEs - Damian Riddle, Pearson

12:00 W169: The revised Edexcel GCSE Astronomy for 2017- Julien King, Pearson

14:00 T205: The flipped lab: reimagining science education with virtual

laboratories - Maaroof Fakhri, Labster

Free exhibition-entry only

We are once again offering free exhibitionentry only. So if you only want to explore the exhibition, you can register for your free badge on arrival. Please note this special badge does not gain you access to any of the CPD sessions happening outside of the Exhibition Marquee.

See pages 66 & 67 for a full list of exhibitors in the Marquee and a floor plan.

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Conference pathways

The sheer scale of the programme can be daunting.

Here are some suggested, tailored paths you could follow Role: Head of Science

Department focus: The new GCSE & A level specifications.

Personal CPD focus: My leadership skills to direct, enthuse and empower my department.

Personal interest: Trying new things to inspire, stretch and engage all learners.

Conference Pathway: Thursday 5 January »»10:00-11:00 SO1 Unleashing excellence in science teaching - Palmer G10 »»11:00-12:00 W08 Meet the GCSE PAGs - Knights/AMS G6 »»12:00-13:00 T27 Teaching with Pace & Challenge - HBS G03 »»13:00-14:00 T32 Delivering the maths content on GCSE (9-1) science - Marquee »»14:00-16:00 Exhibition and late lunch »»16:00-17:00 W51 Meet the A level PAGs - Knights/AMS G6 »»17:00-18:30 ASE Members’ reception - Marquee Friday 6 January »»09:30-10:30 T61 Health & Safety for heads of science - HumSS G27 »»11:30-12:30 T84 Latest developments in microchemistry - HumSS Van Emden »»13:00-14:00 T96 Is that me? Teacher self-awareness - HBS 101 »»14:00-15:00 Exhibition and late lunch »»15:00-16:00 T113 Developing your science team - HumSS 126 »»16:00-17:00 T118 Developing a five-year plan for science - Food Biosciences 234 Saturday 7 January »»09:30-10:30 D07 AQA & CLEAPSS Practical hub networking - HumSS Foyer »»11:00-12:00 S20 Easy, high-impact demonstrations: Neil Monteiro - HumSS

Van Emden LT »»12:00-13:00 W138 Using smartphones & football to help students access

STEM - HumSS 128 »»14:00-15:00 T209 Pinch points: planned intervention in science education -

Palmer 107

Role: Chemistry Teacher

Department focus: I will be using the Annual Conference to find out more about the new GCSEs and A levels – especially the practicals.

Personal CPD focus: I will be looking for opportunities for my own professional development including opportunities for funding my ideas.

Personal interest: I particularly enjoy my A-level teaching and want to find ways to enhance this.

Conference Pathway: Thursday 5 January »»11:00-12:00 W08 Meet the GCSE PAGs - Knights/AMS G6 »»12:00-13:00 Lunch and Exhibition »»13:00-14:00 T32 Delivering the maths content on GCSE(9-1) science -

Marquee »»14:00-16:00 Visit the Exhibition Marquee for micro-CPD sessions from the

Royal Society of Chemistry on stand C33 »»16:00-17:00 W51 Meet the A level PAGs - Knights/AMS G6 Friday 6 January »»10:00-11:30 T64 Improve your chemistry exam preparation - Knights/AMS 133 »»11:00-12:00 T80 Required practical activities for separate sciences - HumSS G27 »»12:00-13:00 Lunch and Exhibition »»13:00-14:00 T98 Wonderful & useful animations for organic chemistry -

Chemistry LT2 »»15:00-16:00 T107 Engaging with outreach funding opportunities - HBS G04 »»16:00-17:00 W109 Cards for AS/A2 organic chemistry - Food Biosciences 233 Saturday 7 January »»10:00-11:00 T185 Numeracy & Literacy in GCSE science - Carrington 101 »»11:00-12:00 Coffee & visit Exhibition »»12:00-13:00 T192 Development of knowledge for science teaching - HBS 102 »»13:00-14:00 T201 Is the practical advisor role for me? - HumSS G10

Role: Biology Teacher

Department focus: I will be using the Conference to find out more about the new GCSEs and A levels – especially the assessment aspects of these.

Personal CPD focus: Looking for opportunities for my own professional development including sessions to update my knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues.

Personal interest: I particularly enjoy practical work and want new ideas for successful and effective practicals. I want to be energized and inspired.

Conference Pathway: Thursday 5 January »»09:30-10:30 W01 The future of fieldwork - Palmer 102 »»10:30-12:00 Exhibition and lunch »»12:00-13:00 W165 Teaching controversial issues post-16 - Palmer 108 »»13:30-14:30 W29 Post-16 Biology CPAC - HumSS 126 »»14:30-15:00 W38 Biology practicals that work: SAPs drop in - Knights/AMS G11 »»15:00-16:00 T45 Frontier Science: Evolution of medicinal plants for

bioprospecting - HBS G11

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»»16:00-17:00 Exhibition and refreshments »»17:00-18:00 Members’ reception in the exhibition (Free) - Marquee Friday 6 January »»09:00-09:30 S24 Visit the Schools’ Exhibition - Students’ Union »»09:30-10:30 T54 Blank slate or a tangle of misconceptions? - HBS G14 »»10:30-11:00 Exhibition and refreshments »»11:00-12:00 T81 Frontier Science: Impact of emerging disease on food

production - HBS G15

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Role: 2nd in Department

Department focus: I will be using the Annual Conference to find out more about delivering the required practicals at both GCSE and A level.

I am also looking at how assessment is tracked, how the learners progress from Yrs 7-11 and how to support the low and high attainers at KS4. I will also look at CREST awards and at the STEM project exhibition to engage learners outside of the classroom, with ideas for both primary transition and STEM clubs.

Personal CPD focus: I will be using the Annual Conference to develop ideas for how to develop scientific learners in my classroom. I am also looking to develop my own knowledge and understanding of developing practicals at KS5 and to improve exam technique for KS5 learners.

Further to this, I would like to look at how to effectively develop a science team.

Personal interest: I particularly enjoy particle physics, as well as finding new ways to engage learners.

Thursday 5 January »»10:00-11:00 T10 Science teaching. What works? - Hopkins 101 »»11:00-12:00 T18 Enriching project with CREST - Palmer G02 »»12:00-13:00 W19 Developing effective science learners - Food Biosciences 234 »»13:00-14:00 T32 Delivering the maths content on GCSE(9-1) science -

Marquee »»14:00-15:00 Exhibition and late lunch »»15:00-16:00 T42 Assessment and tracking at secondary level - Food

Biosciences 233 »»16:00-17:00 W51 Meet the A level PAGs - Knights/AMS G6 Friday 6 January »»09:30-10:30 W57 KS4 for low attainers - Marquee »»10:45-11:45 W63 Investigative skills - Marquee »»12:00-13:00 T93 Improve A level physics exam prep - Knights/AMS 133 »»13:00-14:00 W81 KS4 for higher attainers - Marquee »»14:00-15:00 Exhibition and late lunch »»15:00-16:00 T113 Developing your science team - HumSS 126 »»16:00-17:00 T124 Particle zoo and Feyman diagrams - Carrington 101 Saturday 7 January »»10:00-11:00 T178 Required practical activities AQA - HumSS G27

or T179 Success at GCSE: A 5 year joined up approach - HumSS 127 »»13:00-14:00 W147 Chemistry classroom activities - Chemistry LT2

or W145 Using maths to enhance scientific enquiry - Palmer 103

Role: Technician

Department focus: Supporting the new GCSE and A level practical work and source new ideas to share with my colleagues in the department.

Personal CPD focus: Developing my knowledge of physics experiments.

Personal interest: I am particularly interested in finding out more about using mobile technology.

Conference Pathway: Thursday 5 January - only day I’m attending »» 10:00-11:00 W03 Hands-on electricity generation

or T05 Roots, eats, soils and leaves »» 11:00-12:00 W11 Models and misconceptions »» 12:00-13:00 W24 Demo Takeaway workshop

or T24 If it doesn’t work, it’s physics »» 13:00-14:00 Lunch and Exhibition

»»12:00-13:00 Lunch in exhibition »»13:00-14:00 W80 Origami Organelles - HumSS 128 »»14:15-15:00 T103 BATW: New horizons in stem cell research - Knights/AMS

LT135 »»15:00-15:45 T108 BATW: Plant disease – the human story- Knights/AMS

LT135 »»16:00-17:00 T118 Developing a five year plan for science - Food Biosciences 234 Friday evening attend the Association Social (£29 ticket) Saturday 7 January »»09:30-10:30 W125 Biotech basics - DNA electrophoresis - HumSS 128 »»10:30-12:00 Early lunch and visit Exhibition interactive stands inc. Exam

boards and publishers »»12:00-13:00 W142 More content more depth - Chemistry LT1 »»13:00-14:00 T200 Frontier Science: Tiny cells - HBS G11 »»14:00-15:00 T206 Teaching with animals - HumSS 126 »»15:00-16:00 T209 Pinch points: planned intervention in science

education - Palmer 107

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W43 Engaging simple science experiments W47 Biology practicals that work W53 Hands-on static electricity ASE Members reception

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You can use the online programme search to create a personalized path that alerts you to any clashes Role: FE College Tutor

Department focus: Finding ideas to take back to our course co-ordinators and improve careers information available to students.

Personal CPD focus: I will be looking for opportunities for my own professional development including presenting at the FE TeachMeet.

Personal interest: I have a particular interest in psychology so looking forward to the session ‘Frontier Science: How does multilingualism reshape the brain?’

Conference Pathway: Thursday 5 January (FE-focussed day) »»10:00-11:00 T09 STEM pathways to work at KS5 -

Palmer 105 »»11:00-12:00 T13 Frontier Science: How does

multilingualism reshape the brain? -

HBS G11 »» or W10 Our next generation of technicians -

Palmer 103 »»12:00-13:00 S05 The STEM landscape - Palmer 108 »»13:00-14:00 Lunch and Exhibition »»14:00-15:00 W35 Engaging Employers in STEM Learning

- Palmer 103

or W33 The language of mathematics in

science: an FE perspective - Palmer

103 »»15:00-16:00 W48 Line of sight to work - Palmer 103

or T44 STEM champions - Palmer 111 »»16:00-17:00 S09 FE TeachMeet - Marquee

Role: Headteacher and Governor

School-wide focus: What we can do to enhance achievement in STEM across the school.

Personal CPD focus: My focus will be on evaluating the professional development needs to the team and hearing from Ofqual.

Personal interest: What community-based initiatives the school might look to get involved.

Conference Pathway: Thursday 5 January - Free to attend for Headteachers and Governors »»09:30-11:00 D01 STEM careers networking - Palmer G05 »»10:00-11:00 SO1 Unleashing Excellence in science teaching - Palmer G10 »»11:00-12:00 T14 Qualification reform; a two-way conversation from Ofqual - Palmer

102 »»12:00-13:00 Lunch and Exhibition »»13:00-14:00 S11 Improving gender balance – a new approach - Palmer 109 »» or S07 Regional Schools Commissioner, Martin Post - Palmer G10 »»14:00-15:00 S06 Kavli education medal lecture: Students as scientists - Palmer G10 »»15:00-16:00 S08 Chartered College of Teaching - Palmer 109

Role: Primary Teacher

School focus: Linking science to maths and literacy and ways to assess students’ progress.

Personal CPD focus: Finding some new ideas for the classroom that fit with ‘working scientifically’.

Personal interest: Anything that inspires and engages all pupils!

Conference Pathway: Friday 6 January »»09:30-10:30 S15 The Brenda Keogh Lecture - Palmer G10 »»11:00-12:00 W64 Assessing and tracking progress in primary science - Palmer 107 »»12:15-13:45 D10 Primary pop-up - Palmer G05 »»14:00-15:00 W94 Explore: Better science - Palmer 108

or W87 Linking science and literacy for improved student outcomes - Palmer 107 »»15:15-16:15 T79 It’s not just about the knowledge! - Palmer 111 »»16:30-17:30 T125 Becoming an effective subject leader - Palmer 107

Saturday 7 January »»09:30-10:30 T177 Moderating science assessments - Palmer G02 »»11:00-12:00 W133 Keeping on top of topical science - Palmer 104

or S20 Easy, high-impact demonstrations: Neil Monteiro - HumSS Van

Emden LT »»12:00-13:00 S21 The Margaret Collis Lecture - Palmer G10 »»13:00-1400 W158 Science with a context - Palmer 108 »»14:15-15:15 W156 Have they got it? - Palmer 108

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Conference themes

There are day-long programmes plus topics woven across all four days Biology Education Research Group (BERG) Thursday

This programme of talks brings together leading science education academics to explore biology teaching and learning for all.

See Thursday’s listings pages 25-36

Biology around the world (BATW) - Friday

A full day’s programme of short talks covering up-to-date topics in biology, from game theory to life on earth, via stem cells, fertility and food. Something for everyone engaged with the teaching of biology.

See Friday’s listings pages 42-54

Earth science

The Earth Science Teachers’ Association (ESTA) delivers a popular and inspiring programme each year. One of the Earth science highlights this year will be the ‘Amazing planet - action-packed classroom science’ on Thursday.“Best CPD so far,” commented one of the audience last year.

Also do not miss Professor Monica Grady on Thursday and the Earth science workshops for the new curriculum on Friday.

See sessions in each day’s listings.

Conference themes

To help guide you through the programme, we have set a few core themes to identify strands across each day. The themes are: • practical science • curriculum and assessment • action research • policy into practice • creative technology • ESD - education for sustainable development • Professional Learning Journey - focussing on the professionalism of science educators, including the CSciTeach and RSciTech awards.

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Keynotes and special events

A selection of key lectures, workshops and debates across the Conference programme S25 Current issues in science: What we know, how we work and the challenges and opportunities ahead - Matthew Newberry HMI

S23 The maths of art and the art of maths - Marcus du Sautoy

S17 Talking science debate - Chair, Professor David Read

S01 Unleashing excellence in science teaching David Weston, Teacher Development Trust

This session will summarize some of Ofsted’s recent findings relating to science education and share some of the challenges and opportunities we all face to ensure that our pupils experience a well-taught and engaging primary and secondary science curriculum.

Friday 14:00 Palmer G10

Professor David Read chairs a debate on ‘Benefits of and barriers to incorporating independent research projects into the curriculum’. Join hosts the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society, the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Wellcome Trust, for a debate and wine.

Friday 16:00 Palmer 102

W61 Yes you can! with ASE

Practical activities that are NOT banned!

Some enthusiastic demonstrations from the ASE’s Health & Safety Group illustrating a range of practical activities that teachers can do. So try activities that you might have thought were banned.

Friday 10:00 HumSS 126

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From composers to painters, writers to choreographers, the mathematician’s palette of shapes, patterns and numbers has proved a powerful inspiration. Artists can be subconsciously drawn to the same structures that fascinate mathematicians as they hunt for interesting new structures to frame their creative process. Professor du Sautoy will explore the hidden mathematical ideas that underpin the creative output of well-known artists and reveal that the work of the mathematician is also driven by strong aesthetic values.

Thursday 15:00 Palmer G10

Preparing the next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists is one of society’s most important jobs. We have some of the most exceptional pockets of science teaching practice in the world, so how can we go further to unleash the best practice in every school? David Weston will describe how the new Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development can underpin the next push for rich, subject-specialist development for teachers in every school with a central role for expert subject associations.

David is the founder and Chief Executive of the Teacher Development Trust, and the Chair of the Department for Education’s Teacher Development Expert Group. He is a school governor and a former secondary maths and physics teacher.

Thursday 10:00 Palmer G10

S04 PISA 2015: Good or bad news for UK science education?

Come and join AQA and their expert panel that includes Jonathan Osborne, the chair of the PISA 2015 committee. The panel will engage in a critical discussion around the OECD PISA 2015 outcomes.

‘What are the implications for UK science education?’

Thursday 11:30 HumSS G27

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S11 Improving gender balance: a new approach - Charles Tracy, Institute of Physics

Like many organizations, the IOP has been working for many years to improve gender balance in the uptake of physics post-16.

However, the proportion of girls choosing physics has remained at around 21%. Following our most recent reports, we have been piloting interventions with the whole school staff. Early evidence suggests this can make a genuine and marked difference.

Thursday 13:00 Palmer 109

S06 Kavli education medal lecture: Students as scientists - running real research in schools

Hear from the Royal Society Kavli education medal winner, Professor Becky Parker MBE, about the experience of getting students to carry out real scientific research, the effects it has had on attainment and progression, and find out how to do the same in your school.

Thursday 14:00 Palmer G10

ASE President’s address

Professor Danielle George begins a second year as ASE President. Join her for a stimulating view on contemporary science.

Friday 14:00 Palmer G10

S20 Neil Monteiro: Easy, high-impact demonstrations Big impact demonstrations don’t have to be difficult, or even expensive. In this talk Neil Monteiro illustrates some of the most impressive demos that are still easy to do, with presentation ideas and techniques to make them even more effective.

Saturday 11:00 HumSS Van Emden LT

S07 Martin Post, Regional Schools Commissioner for North West London and South Central England Martin Post started his role as Regional Schools Commissioner for North West London and South Central England (NWLSC) in August 2014. As Regional Schools Commissioner for NWLSC, Martin is responsible for making decisions about the academies and free schools in 27 local authorities.

Before his appointment, Martin was Headmaster of Watford Grammar School for Boys for 14 years. Earlier in his career he has also served as both a local leader of education and a national leader of education as well as a trustee of the Teacher Development Trust.

Thursday 13:00 Palmer G10

D01 STEM careers networking

Drop-in to discover where studying science can take your students. Meet representatives from industry and research and go away with personal contacts and a wealth of career resources.

Thursday 09:30 - 11:00 Palmer G05

S03 Shaping participation in science- Professor Louise Archer, Kings’ College London Professor Archer will share insights from the ASPIRES2 and enterprising science projects into the factors that shape young people’s participation in science. Louise is Professor of Sociology of Education; Director of the ASPIRES and ASPIRES2 projects (Science Aspirations and Career Choice age 10-14 and 14-19); and KCL Director, the Enterprising Science project, in partnership with BP and the Science Museum.

Thursday 11:00 Palmer 109

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Frontier Science

Cutting-edge scientific research from the University of Reading Welcome to the Association of Science Education’s Annual Conference and, of course, welcome back to the University of Reading.

We see you as our partners in science; in disciplines as varied as meteorology, climate science, nutrition, neuroscience, psychology and agriculture. Your job is vital – to interpret the cutting-edge of scientific knowledge for the young people you teach and to excite, energise and enthuse the scientists of tomorrow to carry on our work.

This week will showcase the best our education system has to offer in science teaching. But it will also stand as a symbol of the values we cherish as a scientific community.

The last 12 months have seen intellectualism become an insult. Experts decried as a liberal elite. Rational debate and public discourse replaced by slogans and social media algorithms.

Facts, evidence, logic, reason and analysis are not just central to science. They are the driver of our progress as a society. They are the building blocks of the civilisation we live in. And they are the core values which we all instil in the generations we teach and the citizens of the future.

And yet ‘post-truth’ is now dubbed the spirit of the age, where appeals to emotion, personal belief and our basest instincts, like fear and anger, shape opinion – not objective facts.

We cannot afford for our society, politicians and public policy to go down this road.

We are the country of Newton, Jenner, Lovelace, Darwin, Faraday and Hawking.

Humanity advances best by being deliberative, iterative and dialectic and by testing ideas through thesis, hypothesis and synthesis.

We live in a world of social, financial and economic dislocation; of ageing populations, war, poverty and mass migration. Where societies are split along class, race, gender and geography.

So this is not a time for us to retreat. We need citizens with the right knowledge, skills and innate curiosity to rise to these challenges. Our responsibilities as educators and scientists are to help equip society to understand the big picture.

To connect with those who feel left behind. And shape the world we live in for the better.

Frontier Science...

Something for everyone Subject knowledge has been acknowledged as a vital part of effective teaching and through the Frontier Science programme, ASE offers you the chance to learn about up-to-date scientific research. More importantly, the Frontier Science lectures give you the chance to indulge your passion for science.

The selected lectures focus on areas of expertise within the University of Reading, and the lecturers are leading researchers. After each session there will be the chance to chat with the lecturer. Grab the opportunity to make some scientific links for you, your school and your students.

Thank you for all that you do to educate the next generation. In doing so, you are helping to make the world a better place.

I wish you all the best for in the days ahead.

Sir David Bell KCB Vice-Chancellor University of Reading

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Conference delegate

Thursday 10:00

HBS G15

T12 Frontier Science: Food production, climate change and societal adaptation in the Peruvian Andes: past, present and future Dr Nicholas Branch 11:00

HBS G11

T13 Frontier Science: How does multilingualism reshape the brain?

Dr Christos Pliatsikas 12:00

HBS G15

T20 Frontier Science: Atherosclerosis and the oxidation of low density lipoprotein in lysosomes: the enemy within Dr David Leake 13:00

HBS G11

T117 Frontier Science: Neuroscience and Children’s Literature Professor Karín Lesnik-Oberstein 14:00

HBS G15

Friday

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HBS G11

T119 Frontier Science: Teenage kicks - puberty and health in medieval England

Dr Keith Foster

Dr Mary Lewis

11:00

11:00

HBS G15

T81 Frontier Science: Impacts of emerging diseases on food production Professor Michael Shaw 12:00

HBS G11

T87 Frontier Science: Reducing cardiovascular disease risk through replacement of saturated fat in milk and dairy products: The RESET study Dr Oonagh Markey

13:00 HBS G15

T97 Frontier Science: Using biological records to understand the impacts of environmental change on wildlife 14:00

HBS G11

Dr Faith Orchard

Dr Faustina Hwang

15:00

15:00

Sarah Cook - talk supported by the Institute of Food Science and Technology 16:00

HBS G11

T45 Frontier Science: Evolution of medicinal plants, and implications for bioprospecting

HBS G11

T190 Frontier Science: My genome and me Dr Patrick Lewis 12:00

HBS G15

T193 Frontier Science: Personal care products and breast cancer Professor Philippa Darbre 13:00

HBS G11

T200 Frontier Science: Tiny cells in the progression of world’s no.1 killer disease Dr Sakthivel Vaiyapuri

Dr Tom Oliver

T213 Frontier Science: Touching the virtual world: 3D learning in a rich cooperative haptic environment

HBS G11

HBS G15

T68 Frontier Science: Muscle medicines - the answers to all our ills?

T34 Frontier Science: Understanding and treating teenage depression

T47 Frontier Science: Who owns the plants?

10:00

All Frontier Science lectures are in the Henley Business School, map ref. 138.

HBS G15

T106 Frontier Science: Inspired by nature - using weak bonds to make new materials Professor Wayne Hayes 16:00

HBS G11

T183 Frontier Science: Kites, crows and calories Professor Mark Fellowes

Professor Julie Hawkins 16:00

HBS G15

T53 Frontier Science: Protecting human health when we build on brownfield sites Professor Chris Collins

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Registration and all sessions for the International Day are in the Palmer Building - map ref. 26.

The International Welcome Room is G05 where you will find tea and coffee, lunch, resources and the chance to chat to other delegates.

Science Education without Frontiers

10:30-10:45

Palmer G10

International Day Welcome: Shaun Reason, Chief Executive - ASE

10:50-11:45 Content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge of secondary physics educators 11-19 Palmer 105

Teaching physics entails a continuous reflection of subject content in conjunction with pedagogical content towards understanding the relationship among factual, conceptual and procedural knowledge.

Global learning All

Practical physics ideas to inspire All Palmer 106

An introduction to ASE’s resources with a global dimension including those funded by Research Councils UK and those developed in partnership with Practical Action through the Global Learning Programme.

This session will share how well-thoughtthrough practical work can transform students’ perception of physics as being boring , hard and irrelevant, to being engaging accessible and relevant to everything that is around them!

Palmer G02

Marianne Cutler - ASE

Professor Yashwant Ramma - Mauritius Institute of Education

Phil Jones - Hooked on Physics, with SchiChem

The latest developments Developing scientific in microchemistry thinking through inquiry REPEATED 11-19 11-19 Palmer 109

Palmer 102

Routes to doing research with your students in school REPEATED 11-19

Low-cost and quickly performed procedures to enhance students’ chemistry experience in all parts of chemical education and add variety to your lessons.

A look at inquiry learning in STEM subjects.

Discover a range of simple, authentic, practical activities and how to engage students in inquiry approach. The focus will be on how this approach helps students with scientific thinking and understanding the Nature of Science.

The Institute for Research in Schools supports teachers introducing fundamental research projects in science and engineering through resources and training.

Bob Worley - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

www.scichem.com

Chris Harrison - King’s College London

science.mie.mu/physics

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Becky Parker, Institute for Research in Schools www.researchinschools. org @ResearchInSch

www.kcl.c.uk/sails @ASEchairChris

11:50-12:45 CASTME science in action: International Earth Science: Earthlearningidea Pre-school children at play Primary All

Teaching controversial issues Post-16 Palmer 103

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Data illustrating 16–17 year old participants’ Discover how CASTME Earthlearningidea brings works with organizations scientific knowledge and Earth science teaching ethical viewpoints prein the Commonwealth activities to classrooms and post-participation to help pre-school across the world that in role-play exercises children and their carers have few or no resources. recognise the science in presenting legal issues We publish a new action in their everyday (such as stem cells) are activity each fortnight. discussed. Our workshop There are currently over world.

200 activities on the Dr Sue Dale Tunnicliffe - on Thursday offers a chance to experience website, many in several CASTME role-play activities. languages; all are free to www.castme.online use. Sample some of the Dr Vanessa Kind activities.

Durham University Chris King www.dur.ac.uk/cells

Palmer 107

Research-focused teaching resources to inspire students in STEM careers 11-19

Free web-based learning resources for post-16 chemistry REPEATED Post-16

Learning in a new language 11-19 Palmer 111

How can students access information and Palmer G02 make sense of scientific Free resources to learn An introduction to ASE’s ideas when they have a about fundamental topics resources focusing on Big limited understanding of in post-16 chemistry using Research Questions within the language in which real worldwide research a global context which are you teach? Get ideas databases! supported by Research on how to help student Dr Peter Hoare, Council UK. comprehension, oral Marianne Cutler - ASE Newcastle University fluency and therefore www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/ www.ase.org.uk/ scientific understanding outreach/resources resources/maths-inAlison Gardenier RSci @PHoare1963 science a.gardenier@gmail.com

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Earthlearningidea www.earthlearningidea. com

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Palmer G10

Mathematics and science for life - Dr Mary Oliver - University of Nottingham

mascil (mathematics and science for life!) aims to promote inquiry-based science teaching in all schools. It also connects mathematics and science education to the world of work. Explore how to bring inquiry-based science teaching and the connection to the world of work into your mathematics and science teaching and help students gain them the competencies they need for their future professional and personal lives as active citizens.

14:30-15:25 A lifelong impact in 1 hour with Supporting STEM in African schools All Palmer 105 PS REPEATED Primary Palmer 103

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Bert Nagel, SimpleScience www.ontdekhoek.nl

PACE - A beautifully illustrated reader, action sheets and Africa-wide case studies help educators develop competencies, link theory and practical in place-based teaching of STEM.

Lynne Symonds - The Wulugu Project, Penny Fraser - UNAFAS/ PACE & Dan Bucknell - Tusk

How can we promote a deeper engagement in outdoor learning? Primary Palmer 108

We will share professional development approaches that we use to empower our primary trainee teachers to engage with outdoor learning and their reflections on this.

Dr Natasha Serret, Alison Murphy, Sarah Hindmarsh, Sue Hunt, & Paul Waring-Thomas, Steve Sharp - Nottingham Trent assistme.ku.dk

14:30-15:55 Science through a global Lens REPEATED All Palmer 104 Practical ideas to embed global learning in your science curriculum. Explore Zeer pots, solar lighting, insect eating and fuel efficient stove activities for your KS2 and KS3 students through powerful learning. Enhance your pupils progress and global understanding.

Elena Lengthorn - Lengthorn Education & Kevin Bailey - Global Learning Programme

School-university partnerships All

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Join us to explore how schools and universities can develop more strategic and sustainable partnerships, drawing upon learning from the RCUK-funded SUPI project.

Claire Wood - National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) & Ellie Cripps - Bristol SUPI www.publicengagment.ac.uk/SUPI

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16:00-16:55 The language of mathematics New resource for climate Does developed mean more in science: teaching approaches sciences All Palmer 108 advanced: STEM teacher This session offers an overview education in Uruguay? 11-19 11-19 Palmer 107 Workshop for KS3&4 teachers to explore some of the challenges of using mathematics in science, and the activities and approaches being used by different teachers and departments involved in this Nuffield Foundation-funded, ASE project.

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Richard Needham & Marianne Cutler - ASE

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Dr Michel Bourqui Climanosco & Dr Daniel Hill - University of Leeds www.climanosco.org

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17:00-17:55

Keynote

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Teaching photosynthesis and the carbon cycle 11-19 Palmer G02

What should STEM teachers know and be able to do? More subject knowledge? Effective use of ICT? Or how to handle practical work to develop systemic thinking, and create ways to solve problems? This interactive session is based on a course for STEM teacher educators in Uruguay.

Photosynthesis and the carbon cycle are biology topics, but the chemistry can get muddled. This session dispels misconceptions about matter and energy during photosynthesis, respiration and burning. Illustrated by short, free, animated videos from FuseSchool and by my free resources, ‘Science Issues.’

John Oversby

Keith Ross, ASE & Fuse School

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www.fuseschool.org www.scienceissues.org.uk

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Learning science with picture books Primary Palmer 105 This talk aims to present to what extend some fictional picture books allow to question scientific topics with pupils from French and English primary schools.

Catherine Bruguiere & Dr Sue Dale Tunnicliffe University College London c.bruguiere@ucl.ac.uk

International Dinner

Moving from citizen to civic science - Professors Justin Dillon & Arlen Wals

Justin Dillon is Professor of Science and Environmental Education & Head of School, at the Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol.

Arjen Walls is Professor of Transformative Learning for Socio-Ecological Sustainability at the Education and Competence Studies Group of Wageningen University where he also holds a UNESCO Chair of Social Learning and Sustainable Development.

Welcome drink from 18:30, dinner at 19:00.

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Biology fieldwork for the A level specifications Field Studies Council (FSC) has developed a range of A level biology field courses to meet the specifications of all the exam boards.

An appreciation of the complexity and diversity of the

> Develop practical skills and complete core practicals at our Field Centres.

natural world is only

> Focus on ecology topics, which students often find difficult in exams.

achieved solely in

possible by experiencing it – this cannot be the classroom.

Head of Biology, Caterham School

> Work on mathematical and statistics skills, which are now worth 10% of students’ overall mark. > Our expert field teachers will lead the teaching during our courses so you can focus on observing individual students for practical endorsements.

FSC is an environmental charity which believes the more we know about and take inspiration from the world around us, the more we can appreciate its needs and protect its diversity and beauty for future generations.

We are passionate about our cause and our 70-year history of helping people to develop their knowledge of biology, ecology and taxonomy.

Please visit www.field-studies-council.org/outdoorclassroom for all A level biology courses

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W02 Take no-one’s word for it and do STEM research in school

Schools and colleges across the UK are running student-led research projects, funded and supported

by Royal Society Partnership Grants. In this session, hear from Royal Society staff and participating teachers on the project’s impact and find out how to take part.

Steve Simpson - The Royal Society royalsociety.org/partnership

Practical science

09:30-11:00

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D01 STEM careers networking

Drop in to discover where studying science can take your students. Meet representatives from industry and research, and go away with personal contacts plus a wealth of career resources.

Vocational including careers

11-19 09:30-10:30

Begun in 2015, this is a three-year survey of science practical work carried out in schools and colleges in all four UK nations. The project is funded by Gatsby Charitable Foundation, with a contribution from the Wellcome Trust, as part of an ongoing programme of work. Findings from the survey are providing evidence for consideration by all organizations active in science and education in the UK. Dr Vanessa Kind - Durham University www.dur.ac.uk/cells

Teaching & learning

T01 Data website launch

SEE Dash, from IOP, RAEng and Gatsby, allows users to explore science and engineering (and other subjects’) participation, attainment and progression at and between school, college and university in England.

Tom Allen - Institute of Physics iop.org/SEEdat

Teaching & learning 10:00-11:00

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Presentation of new evidence on the benefits of outdoor learning to pupils, teachers and schools from the large scale Natural Connections Demonstration project. Following the changes to A level sciences and geography, and their practical assessment, the British Ecological Society, Field Studies Council and Geographical Association carried out surveys to assess how the provision of fieldwork teaching is changing from 2014/2015 to 2015/16 and beyond.

This session discusses the survey findings and how we can now build on the experience for all students.

The British Ecological Society with ASE. Field Studies Council & the Geographical Association

a non-synchrousnous online platform to explore SSIs associated with agriculture pests. The project reveals key aspects of teaching SSIs, in particular, how best to support students in understanding the complexity involved in SSIs and making decisions, as well as helping them develop an appreciation of the role they play as actors in these debates.

Dr Paul Davies - Queen’s College London 10:00-11:00

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W04 GCSE skills and data logging REPEATED

T05 Roots, eats, soils and leaves REPEATED

Practical science

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Data logging is in the new specifications and skills assessment. Explore how to integrate data logging into the practical assessment. BYOD is encouraged, bring your iPad, Android or WiFi-enabled PC preloaded with EasySense data logging software free from www.data-harvet.co.uk or relevant app store.

Workshop PCs are also available.

Barry Hawkins & Iain Davison - Data Harvest Sales@data-harvest.co.uk

Stimulating ideas for microbiology practicals that study natural sources and products by using selective and enrichment culture methods and microscopy in a straightforward and safe manner to demonstrate microbial activities in the nitrogen and carbon cycles and to illustrate the diversity of properties and uses of microbes.

Dr John Grainger - Microbiology in Schools Advisory Committee (MiSAC) microbe@misac.org.uk

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T08 Attitudes to science and Principia

Once upon a time electronics and control technology were the domain of the forward-looking science department. Along came the national curriculum and they were transferred to the design and technology department. Fewer schools are offering these in KS4 and inevitably post-16 courses too. The session will remind you about unused and forgotten equipment that may be in cupboards. Hint – do you know what M.F.A stands for? Its MicroElectronics for All. David Ward - The Greater Manchester STEM Centre Practical science

Research Into Spaceflight and Engagement with STEM (RISES) investigates the influence of learning about Space on 2,500 students from over 40 schools across the country. The Principia education programme attached to astronaut Tim Peake is the most extensive to date globally, and the first to be investigated by education researchers.

Dr Maria Turkenburg & Professor Judith Bennett University of York Science Education Group (UYSEG) spaceflight-project@york.ac.uk @SpaceRISES

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10:00-11:00

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T11 Enabling dyslexic science students to excel

W01 The future of fieldwork

Curriculum & assessment

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W06 Electronics – a disappearing dimension in schools Chemistry LTG Map 6

T210 The National Survey of Practical Work in Science

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Between 5-10% of students in main stream classes may have a specific learning difficulty. This does not affect their intelligence but they learn and think differently. Our challenge as science teachers is to enable them to thrive by teaching in an accessible and supportive way. Practical classroom techniques and ideas will be shared along with a brief outline of the strengths and weaknesses of students with a range of common conditions.

Dr Diana Hudson dianahudson@btconnect.com

Teaching & learning 10:00-11:00

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T211 BERG: Supporting discussion about socioscientific issues in biology

Learning about socioscientific issues (SSIs) plays an Important role in understanding biology. In this talk, I will discuss a research project involving students from the UK, France and New Zealand where they use

Teaching & learning

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T03 Why are the computing classes full of boys and psychology classes full of girls?

Gender stereotypes influence what children study and achieve. In this session we explore how, discover our own biases and discuss ideas for challenging stereotypes in the classroom.

Ellie Highwood - University of Reading e.j.highwood@reading.ac.uk @UniRdg_diversity

Policy into practice 10:00-11:00

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W03 Hands-on electricity generation REPEATED

Use our hand-held DC generator to learn about electricity generation, energy transformation and efficiency. Study about energy loss and find out how many bulbs you can light up. Fun, interactive and engaging workshop.

Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com

Practical science

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T04 Genomics and KS3 biology

This presentation surveys current thinking in genetics, especially genomics and epigenetics, in the light of k7k9 (KS3) science curricula.

Neil Ingram - Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol neil.ingram@bristol.ac.uk

Curriculum & assessment

Post-16 & Skills 10:00-11:00

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T09 STEM pathways to work at KS5 REPEATED

Overview of the Cambridge Technicals in Laboratory Skills and Engineering for KS5 students. Focus on a project-based learning approach to equip students with the technical knowledge and employability skills to support vocational careers in science and engineering.

Martin Webber - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science Vocational including careers 10:00-11:00

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T44 Meet Mechatronics STEM champions

The STEM Skills Champions are inspiring young professionals who have competed in WorldSkills UK and now act as role models for young people.

WorldSkills

Vocational including careers

Primary 10:00-11:00

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T30 Chemistry in your shopping basket!

Interactive demonstration lecture linking chemistry to the contents of your weekly shopping basket and to the KS1/2 curriculum for chemistry!

Dr Peter Hoare - Newcastle University & Anne Willis Northumbria University www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/outreach/activities/shopping @PHoare1963

Practical science

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T10 Science teaching: what works?

Teaching isn’t an evidence-based profession like medicine. However, that doesn’t mean that we should ignore whatever evidence is available. This thought-provoking session identifies what works in the classroom and how we know. It draws on extensive research evidence of successful classroom practice, but focuses on the practicalities of teaching and learning.

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Get the related ASE book: Active Assessment Stuart Naylor - Millgate House Education www.millgatehouse.co.uk @millgatehouseed Teaching & learning 10:00-11:00

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T12 Frontier Science: Food production, climate change and societal adaptation in the Peruvian Andes: past, present and future

10:00-11:30

This presentation focuses on the current state of assessment in school science and discussion on a new theory, ‘Enabling Assessment’, based on my PhD research.

Dr Birendra Singh - UCL IOE

Curriculum & assessment

The presentation will address a theme of considerable importance in the study of past civilizations, and which has major implications for non-governmental organizations and agronomists working on issues of food security now. Namely, how resilient were ‘traditional’ agricultural systems to both intensive human activities and extreme climatic events, and what impact did they have on long term sustainable food production in the Peruvian Andes? The talk will illustrate how scientific methods (geography, geology, agriculture) combined with those from the humanities (archaeology, history, ethnography), are being used to address this question.

Dr Nicholas Branch - SAGES, University of Reading

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S01 Unleashing excellence in science teaching

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T06 Assessment in school science: a case study

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W07 Modelling evidence circles and formative assessment REPEATED

Using moon phases, participants will learn how to use evidence circles, formative assessment, and the claim, evidence, and reasoning framework to get students to think critically.

Jim McDonald - Central Michigan University jim.mcdonald@cmich.edu @jimscienceguy

Curriculum & assessment

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S02 AQA & CLEAPSS Practical Hub launch

Preparing the next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists is one of society’s most important jobs.

We have some of the most exceptional pockets of science teaching practice in the world, so how can we go further to unleash the best practice in every school and college?

David Weston will describe how the new Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development can underpin the next push for rich, subject-specialist development for teachers with a central role for expert subject associations.

David Weston - Teacher Development Trust

Find out what makes great practical work and about the range of sessions on offer during the conference.

Stella Paes - AQA & Steve Jones - CLEAPSS ww.aqa.org.uk/science

10:00-11:00

W172 How to get your students solving physics problems

W05 Malaria in a box

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Teaching about Malaria links to many aspects of the curriculum, both primary and secondary. This workshop showcases ‘Malaria in a box’ a set of flexible resources for teaching about Malaria to 5-19 year old students across different countries and continents. It therefore gives both a real life context and an expanding global perspective to the topic. The resource is being trialled with the Scout association but has much value to the school curriculum.

Jane Fieldsend - University of Reading J.Fieldsend@reading.ac.uk

Practical science 11.00-11.30

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D05 AQA & CLEAPSS Practical Hub networking

Join us for coffee and networking in the AQA Practical Hub. AQA ww.aqa.org.uk/science 11.00-12.00 Exhibition Marquee, The Pearson

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Hub

An opportunity to discuss a key physics skill needed to deepen understanding of the concepts, allow access to the leading universities, and developing pupils’ confidence. Free resources provided by the Physics Olympiad and Isaac Physics will be presented, and how teachers can use them in class and as extension materials, without stress!

Robin Hughes & Ally Davis - British Physics Olympiad/ Isaac Physics www.BPhO.org.uk isaacphyics.org

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T18 Enriching project work with CREST

Find out what’s new with the CREST Awards scheme, which has been recognizing success in STEM project work for 30 years: • Learn about our new Youth Grand Challenges competition • Take away new project ideas and resources • Sneak a peek at plans to enter students online.

Beejal Parekh & Jenny O’Hare - British Science Association www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest @CRESTAwards

Practical Science 11:00-12:00

Professor Archer will share insights from the ASPIRES2 and enterprising science projects on the factors that shape young people’s participation in science.

Professor Louise Archer Kings’ College London

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W08 Meet the GCSE PAGs REPEATED

Hands-on practical workshop for all GCSE science teachers, trying out some practical activities developed by OCR. The workshop will include top tips for embedding activities into a scheme of work, and maximizing the teaching and learning opportunities for each activity.

Michelle Spiller, Crawford Kingsnorth & David Paterson - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

Practical science 11:00-12:00

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The session will look at how to identify and address some common misconceptions in chemistry. Having identified the misconceptions we will then use models to help students overcome them. The session will involve some hands-on activities and will provide you with ideas to incorporate into your own classroom practice.

Sarah Longshaw - Eaton Bank Academy/ ASE 11-19 Committee s.longshaw@eatonbank.org @SKLchem

Practical science

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T14 Qualification reform; a two-way conversation

Gain information about the reforms to GCSEs and

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11:00-12:00

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A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and make equipment to take back to class.

Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

Practical science 11:00-13:00

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W09 The HiSPARC project

This session presents the international project HiSPARC to study high-energy cosmic rays in schools. Try the software analysis tools to identify and measure cosmic rays showers and their energy and provenience, and see how real research can inspire students and give insights into ‘how science works’.Also see practical demonstrations about particle detectors.

Cristina Lazzeroni & Maria Pavlidou - University of Birmingham c.lazzeroni@bham.ac.uk

Action research

Post-16 & Skills 11:00-12:00

W11 Models & misconceptions

11:00-12:00

Curriculum & assessment

11:00-12:00

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T15 BERG: An approach to learning A level biology

This presentation will provide an overview of a project to produce resources designed to help pupils develop their understanding of A level biology through a programme of directed independent learning and investigative practical work. The presentation will include a review of the approaches taken in the programme and the outcomes.

Nick Poore

Teaching & learning 11:00-12:00

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W10 Our next generation of technicians

Vocational teaching and learning should have a ‘clear line of sight to work’ to help learners succeed and to support businesses in gaining employees with relevant skills and knowledge.

Chris Pambou & Dave Martin - City and Islington College & Chris Harris - University of Reading

Vocational including careers

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W33 The language of mathematics in science: an FE perspective

The ASE’s Language of Mathematics in Science project produced guidance on developing common language and procedures in science and mathematics lessons at 11-16. The outcomes of this project have implications for using mathematical skills in post-16 science teaching.

Richard Needham - ASE

Curriculum & assessment

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S03 Shaping participation in science

11:00-12:00

A levels, with particular emphasis on the changes to practical science at GCSE, science awarding and the A level practical endorsement. I should also be able to share some of the emerging insight from our research into the impact of the A level practical changes. I’ll share some resources we have prepared for teachers to use in schools. There will be plenty of opportunities for colleagues to feed back how the reforms are affecting them and their students.

Lucy Rimmington - Ofqual

All 11:00-12:00

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T13 Frontier Science: How does multilingualism reshape the brain?

Recent evidence has suggested that speaking more than one language affects the structure of the brain, especially in brain areas that are related to linguistic processing, as well as areas that control and monitor the selection among several languages in bi-/multilinguals. This talk provides an overview of the available literature on the effects of bi-/ multilingualism on brain structure, and discusses how these effects may be related to non-linguistic cognitive functions, including the proposed “bilingual cognitive advantage.” The role of experience-based factors (e.g. mode and onset of additional language learning, amount of linguistic immersion etc.) will also be discussed.

Dr Christos Pliatsikas - School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading 11:30-12:30

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S04 PISA 2015: good or bad news for UK Science education?

Come and join our expert panel that includes Jonathan Osborne, the chair of the PISA 2015 committee. The panel will engage in a critical discussion around the OECD PISA 2015 outcomes. ‘What are the implications for UK science education?’

Jonathan Osbourne - Stanford University, Newman Burdett - NFE, Dr Robert Sykes OBE - Thornden School & Stella Paes - AQA AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Policy into practice

11:30-12:30

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W13 Earth Science: Amazing planet - action-packed classroom science

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wide range of Earthlearningidea activities in a dynamic interactive way to the largest possible audience at the ASE conference?’ The lecture-theatre presentation of ‘Amazing planet, action-packed science’ idea was born – with you as an interactive audience. Will this be successful? How many lecturesized practical ideas for teaching about the Earth can we squeeze into 60 minutes? How will you be involved? Come and find out for yourselves.

Chris King - Earthlearningidea www.earthscienceeducation.com

Practical science 11:30-13:00

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W14 Linking the science curriculum to sustainability

An interactive workshop to share ideas and learn something new about linking the science curriculum to sustainability, Eco-schools and the Global Goals.

Lee Jowett - Leicester City Council lee.jowett@leicester.gov.uk @EcoschoolsLCC

ESD

12:00-13:00

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T23 It’s the journey that counts!

The right CPD for the right teacher at the right time on the right issue... Are you getting what YOU need?

Is more always better? How can we make the grass greener in your CPD landscape?

Dr Lynne Bianchi & Christina Whittaker - SEERIH, University of Manchester lynne.bianchi@manchester.ac.uk @UoMSEERIH

Professional Learning Journey 12:00-13:00

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W15 iPad and network data logging

Explore networked data logging to iPad, Android and PC. Share data from individual, group and demonstration practical across platforms. BYOD is encouraged, please bring your iPad, Android and WiFi-enabled PC preloaded with EasySense software.

EasySense is free from www.data-havest.co.uk or the relevant app store. Workshop PCs are available.

Barry Hawkins & Iain Davison - Data Harvest Sales@data-harvest.co.uk

Practical science 12:00-13:00

12:00-13:00

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W20 Make better use of industry and university

Find out about the different programmes and resources that help schools and colleges make better use of the supported offered by industry and university.

Gemma Taylor - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk

Vocational including careers

12:00-13:00

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T20 Frontier Science: Atherosclerosis and the oxidation of low density lipoprotein in lysosomes: the enemy within

Furring up of arteries with cholesterol leads to atherosclerosis, causing heart attacks and thrombotic strokes. Cholesterol carried in low density lipoprotein (LDL) or ‘bad cholesterol’ is oxidized (becomes rancid) in the walls of arteries and this is thought to be damaging to arteries. We have discovered that LDL can be oxidized not in the extracellular space of the arterial wall, as was thought, but inside organelles called lysosomes in cells. We have also discovered that an antioxidant drug called cysteamine, which accumulates in lysosomes, inhibits LDL oxidation in lysosomes and decreases atherosclerosis in animals.

Dr David Leake - School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading

12:00-13:30

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W18 Science through a global lens REPEATED

A focus on KS2/3 science through a global lens, including links between science and the NC, explaining how global themes in science enhance learner outcomes. Five different practical investigations: Zeer pots, solar lighting, litre of light, fuel efficient stoves and entamophagy. Outcomes of enthused, motivated teachers who identify how well science and global learning complement each other.

Get the related ASE book: PSTS - Teaching Sustainable Development in Primary Schools Elena Lengthorn - Lengthorn Education & Kevin Bailey - Global Learning Programme globaldimension.org.uk/glp

Practical science

T19 Spacelink learning foundation projects

Spacelink is working on ways to increase students taking up STEM subjects. We do this through the theme of Space. We will be discussing some of the projects that we are running to try and inspire students to get involved in STEM. These projects include our Google hangouts project and our Norman White Award.

David Shelton & Robert Coombes - Spacelink Learning Foundation Davidsheltongls@gmail.com @spacelinklf

Teaching & learning

12:00-13:00

Climate change and sustainability are very topical issues, covering both the global and local dimensions, which are of real interest to young people. However, there is little on this area in the curriculum but the topic fits into not only science but links to many other subject areas including history, languages, art and maths. Climate Change and sustainability can therefore be incorporated as a cross-curricular theme. This workshop investigates innovative activities and ideas for use by primary teachers while also developing awareness and social responsibility in those they teach.

Jane Fieldsend - University of Reading J.Fieldsend@reading.ac.uk

ESD

12:00-13:00

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W16 Diary of a scientist / inventor in residence

Find out what being a scientist / inventor in residence entails, and take away inquiry-driven and child-driven ideas to try for yourself!

Carole Kenrick - Gillespie Primary School carole@gillespie.islington.sch.uk @Lab_13Gillespie

Teaching & learning 12:00-13:00

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T22 BERG: Primary school teachers’ attitudes to teaching evolution

The National Curriculum in England introduced a new programme of study for teaching from 2015 which included the inclusion of the topic of evolution and inheritance for Year 6. Evolution is considered by scientists to be a fundamental concept in biological science and as such it was considered important that it should be included in the primary curriculum.

However, very few primary sector teachers are science specialists and many have not studied biology beyond the age of 16. This study examines primary school teachers’ attitudes to teaching evolution and inheritance.

Dr Keith Chappell & Martha Pipkin - University of Reading

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W17 Chemistry smells and a school’s chemistry trail

Can you recognise the familiar smells in our Chemistry Smells kit and see how you can set up a Chemistry Trail around your school?

Dr Peter Hoare - Newcastle University & Anne Willis Northumbria University www.newcastlechemistrytrail.org.uk @PHoare1963

Practical science

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W22 Climate change and sustainability - primary

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T16 The latest developments in microchemistry REPEATED Microscale chemistry: Low cost and quickly performed procedures to enhance students’ chemistry experience in all parts of chemical education and to add variety to your lessons.

Bob Worley - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS Practical science

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T21 Rich science teaching & learning

This session presents highlights from the book “Rich Teaching and Learning of Science” to be published

by Springer as open access. The volume features contributions from leading science education researchers and focuses on key questions of initial teacher education, teacher continuing professional development, and engagement of students in STEM. Dr Judith Hillier - University of Cambridge & Dr Anne Bowker - University of Oxford wyf21@cam.ac.uk

Teaching & learning 12:00-13:00

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W19 Developing effective science learners

Identifying and addressing poor learner tendencies: ingenious applications of academic research to develop student learning skills in science. Apply ideas from PEEL (Project for Enhancing Effective Learning - Australia) to develop learner resilience, aptitude and skills.

Fergus Hegarty & Kelly Weaver - Walbottle Campus

Teaching & learning 12:00-13:00

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T24 If it doesn’t work, it’s physics REPEATED

Should we avoid demonstrations or class practical work for fear of failure? This session will show nearly two dozen practical items. Many have been described in ASE’s School Science Review (SSR). Following similar presentations at previous ASE conferences, some topics will be different and while drawing from various areas, a focus this year will be on wave topics including a ‘driving lesson’ on the use of a ripple tank.

Geoff Auty - ASE School Science Review gnv.auty@gmail.com

Practical science

12:00-13:00

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W21 Lonza five-minute electrophoresis REPEATED

Electrophoresis that allows DNA separation to be carried out in five minutes with minimal set-up time.

No harmful stains, casting of gels or long waiting times.

Graeme Coleman - Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Practical science 12:00-13:00

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T25 Teaching and learning of kinematics graphs

Introductory physics at university requires students to do practicals, including experiments in the laboratory on kinematics. From the data they collect they have to sketch kinematics graphs and interpret the results based on the shape and variable of the graph drawn. For successful interpretation of the graph and results, they have to use the knowledge and skill of

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linear algebraic graphs and function/equation. This discussion is about how students fail to recognise the similarity between kinematic and algebraic graphs.

Itumeleng (Happy) Phage www.cut.ac.za

Teaching & learning 12:00-13:00

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knowledge and ethical viewpoints pre- and postparticipation in “law-in-action” role-plays focusing on these controversial issues. Experience the activities and some of the role-plays used.

Dr Vanessa Kind www.dur.ac.uk/cells

Practical science

T27 Teaching with pace and challenge

12:30-13:30

Teaching & learning

A level monitoring visits: come and find out what skills and attributes we’re looking for, how to apply and what’s involved in the selection process. This sessions will give an insight into best practice we have seen by teachers but also why a second visit is sometimes necessary.

Catherine Witter - AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Adding pace and challenge to lesson planning to get the most progress and achieve GCSE top grades.

Martin Reece & Stuart Sherman - Advance Education stuarttmsherman@hotmail.co.uk 12:00-13:00

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W23 Follow that bubble chamber trail

Particle physics for all classrooms.

Miles Hudson & James de Winter - Perimeter Institute www.perimeterinstitute.ca @Perimeter

Teaching & learning 12:00-13:00

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W24 Demo takeaway workshop

Demos and activities that will inspire and enthuse!

Cheap to make with resources often easily to hand.

Paul Cook RSciTech - Burlington Danes Academy

Practical science 12:00-13:00

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W25 CLEAPSS practical hub workshop REPEATED

A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and make equipment to take back to school.

Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

Practical science

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S05 The STEM landscape

Paul Kessell-Holland, Head of Partnerships at The Education and Training Foundation, will offer a view of the changing delivery of STEM across further education & skills. Relevant both to FE teachers and those from secondary schools to find out the options open to learners.

Paul Kessell-Holland - ETF 12:00-13:00

Practical science

11-19 13:00-14:00

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T29 Engage all abilities at KS4 REPEATED

As Core and Additional Science GCSEs are replaced with double award Combined Science, many teachers are concerned about the impact on lessable students at KS4. This workshop considers the needs of students of all abilities, and offers a range of curriculum pathways using GCSE and Entry Level qualifications in the sciences.

Crawford Kingsnorth - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

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S11 Improving gender balance – a new approach

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T28 Is the practical advisor role for me? REPEATED

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W165 Teaching controversial issues post-16 REPEATED A Wellcome Trust-funded project at Durham University explores post-16 students’ scientific

Like many organizations, the IOP has been working for many years to try to improve gender balance in the uptake of physics beyond the age of 16. Despite our combined best efforts, the proportion of girls choosing physics has remained resolutely at around 21%. Following our most recent reports, we have been piloting interventions with the whole school staff. The early evidence is that this approach can make a genuine and marked difference.

Charles Tracy - Institute of Physics

Teaching & learning 13:00-14:00

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W28 50 shades of science

Demonstrations of a range of exciting practical activities that are curriculum-linked. All produced by PGCE students from the University of Worcester.

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W26 Biology practicals that work REPEATED

Looking for reliable biology practicals? We’ve got a lab full of ideas for you, with engaging and affordable practicals on a range of key curriculum topics. We’ll be troubleshooting old favourite practicals, and introducing new ones for GCSE and A level. Running all afternoon so stay for 10 minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed!

Dan Jenkins & Bronwen Richards - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) www.saps.org.uk @SAPS_news

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T32 Delivering the maths content on GCSE (9-1) Science Explore current maths teaching strategies and how this can be applied to delivering maths content in 11-16 science.

Katherine Pate - Pearson

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S07 Martin Post, Regional Schools Commissioner

As Regional Schools Commissioner for North West London & South Central England (NWLSC), Martin is responsible for making decisions about the academies and free schools in 27 local authorities.

Before his appointment, Martin was Headmaster of Watford Grammar School for Boys for 14 years.

Earlier in his career, he also served as both a local and national leader of education as well as a trustee of the Teacher Development Trust.

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W27 Enhancing sustainability literacy through play!

‘How Bad are Bananas?’ is an extraordinary educational tool and fun way to engage pupils and teachers in deep conversations about carbon emissions and other environmental and social issues.

Attendees to the workshop will get to play the game and learn more about its use in schools and in other contexts. The game has been tested with school groups and is suitable for Year 5 and above. Now a member of the Global Learning Programme, the

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game facilitator, Dr Emma Fieldhouse, is exploring how it can support the game’s use in schools.

Dr Emma Fieldhouse - Future We Want www.futurewewant.co.uk

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T117 Frontier Science: Neuroscience and children’s literature

This talk considers how critics and neuroscientists working in the area of children’s literature, and literature more widely, make their claims, as well as considering how neuroscientists make claims more ‘technically’ about the ‘mirror neurons’ that underpin many of their arguments both about literature but also about human relations in the widest sense.

Professor Karín Lesnik-Oberstein - Graduate Centre for International Research in Childhood: Literature, Culture, Media (CIRCL), University of Reading 13:00-14:00

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T31 Entertaining science shows

Journey with a juggling soap bubble chemist who has spent almost twenty years touring STEM shows.

Elements of his presentations are explored to illustrate the impact informal educator performances may have on student science aspiration and engagement, whilst reinforcing curriculum concepts.

Dr Ken Farquhar - Inspirational Science Theatre Company www.dodifferent.co.uk @drkenfarquhar

Practical science

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W29 Biology CPAC – best practice REPEATED

How Common Practical Assessment Competencies (CPAC) can be assessed both within required and nonrequired practical work for biology. Come along and find out how schools and colleges are managing this direct assessment and what we consider to be some of the best practice seen by biology teachers so far.

Louise Norbury - Priestly College & Gaynor Frost Lincoln Minster School www.aqa.org.uk/science

Practical science 13:30-14:30

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W30 Chemistry CPAC – best practice REPEATED

How Common Practical Assessment Competencies (CPAC) can be assessed both within required and non-required practical work for chemistry. Come along and find out how schools and colleges are managing this direct assessment and what we consider to be some of the best practice seen by chemistry teachers so far.

Simon Cooke - King Edward VII School & Tom Matthew - Lancaster Royal Grammar School www.aqa.org.uk/science

Practical science 13:30-14:30

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W31 Physics CPAC – best practice REPEATED

How Common Practical Assessment Competencies (CPAC) can be assessed both within required and nonrequired practical work for physics. Come along and find out how schools and colleges are managing this direct assessment and what we consider to be some of the best practice seen by physics teachers so far.

Joanne Avison - Kirby Grammar School & Marcin Poblocki - Manchester Grammar School www.aqa.org.uk/science

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W36 Earth Science: Earth science out of doors

Have you ever asked yourself, ‘How can I use the area outside the door of my classroom to teach Earth science principles?’ If you have, some of the answers will be revealed on the Reading Campus using opportunities available around many schools. So, bring your coat and be ready to be involved in teasing out Earth science principles from outdoor things that many people take for granted.

Chris King - ESTA www.earthscienceeducation.com

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Don’t forget to drop in to the Exhibition Marquee.

There is a wealth of resources on offer including exam board publications and micro-CPD sessions from the Royal Society of Chemistry on stand C33.

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T34 Frontier Science: Understanding and treating teenage depression

Adolescence is a distinct phase of development, with a high incidence of depression. Despite this, adolescent depression has been neglected by researchers, and psychological treatments are largely based on adult work. This presentation will explore recent work which investigated characteristics of depressed adolescents that could be addressed in psychological treatment. Data will be presented on the clinical presentation and biased information processing of adolescents assessed for depression in the NHS. Our findings broadly suggest that psychological treatments are appropriate for depressed adolescents. However, future work should

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consider how to target specific symptoms that are not directly addressed in current treatments.

Dr Faith Orchard - School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading 14:00-15:30

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W41 Modelling evidence circles and formative assessment REPEATED

Using moon phases, participants will learn how to use evidence circles, formative assessment, and the claim, evidence, and reasoning framework to get students to think critically.

Jim McDonald - Central Michigan University jim.mcdonald@cmich.edu @jimscienceguy

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Many topics in the primary curriculum relate directly to chemistry, which is the study of materials, their uses, their properties and how to change them. This session allows teachers to try out practical activities to support the teaching of these topics.

Martin Wesley - Sphere Science Ltd www.spherescience.co.uk

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W32 Primary engineering: Bridge building

An inspiring, hands-on workshop, ideal to enthuse students in STEM clubs or primary classrooms, using the Rochester Bridge Trust’s free education kit.

The Rochester Bridge Trust www.rochesterbridgetrust.org.uk @rochesterbridge

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W40 Climate change and sustainability - secondary

Climate change and sustainability are very topical issues, covering both global and local dimensions, which really interest young people. However, there is little on this area in the curriculum. This topic fits into science and links to many other subject areas - history, languages, art and maths. It can therefore be incorporated as a cross-curricular theme as well as in all sciences. This workshop investigates innovative activities and ideas for use by secondary teachers, that also develop awareness and social responsibility in students.

Jane Fieldsend, University of Reading J.Fieldsend@reading.ac.uk

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Looking for reliable biology practicals? We’ve got a lab full of ideas for you, with engaging and affordable practicals on a range of key curriculum topics. We’ll be troubleshooting old favourite practicals, and introducing new ones for GCSE and A level. Running all afternoon so stay for 10 minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed!

Dan Jenkins & Bronwen Richards - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) www.saps.org.uk @SAPS_news

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S06 Kavli education medal lecture Students as scientists - running real research in schools

W154 Practical chemistry in the primary classroom

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W38 Biology practicals that work REPEATED

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Hear from the Royal Society Kavli education medal winner, Professor Becky Parker MBE, about the experience of getting students to carry out real scientific research, the effects it has had on attainment and progression, and find out how to do the same in your school.

14:00-15:00

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T33 The revised Edexcel IGCSEs REPEATED

Come and hear about the revised content, structure and assessments of Edexcel’s IGCSEs and the support available.

Damian Riddle - Pearson Curriculum & assessment 14:00-15:00

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W39 A sharing session – activities for STEM Clubs

We’re an outfit that serves schools across The North of England running hands-on sessions. We’ll share with you some very “cheap and cheerful” activities that are ideal for STEM Clubs. We’ll bring along multiple sets of paper/card based activities for delegates to try out. (30 SETS available). We’d love this to be a SHARING SESSION – so do get in touch before and send us templates etc and we’ll prepare multiple sets. Or bring multiples along to the event.

David Ward - Greater Manchester STEM Centre davidwardsalford@aol.com

Practical science 14:00-15:00

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T35 Schemes of curiosity - bringing science back to life Preceding Ofsted’s Maintaining Curiosity report, our science department set about transforming their science curriculum. We wanted to bring science alive for all students. Hear about how we plan initial ideas, to how we ensure a love of science through

engagement, differentiation, rigour and assessment.

Fergus Hegarty & Kelly Weaver - Walbottle Campus

Curriculum & assessment 14:00-15:00

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T37 BERG: Secondary students’ understanding of genetics, personality and behaviour

This session forms part of the project ‘Being Human’, investigating students’ experience of learning about questions that bridge science and other curricular subjects. We will present findings from an original research study into students’ understanding of and attitudes to contemporary genetic research on human personality and behaviour.

Professor Berry Billingsley - Canterbury Christ Church University & Dr Keith Chappell - University of Reading

Action research 14:00-15:00

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T38 The challenges of science leadership What to consider when determining a curriculum and building a team - from course selection, planning assessment to allocating roles and responsibilities.

Sarah Longshaw - Eaton Bank Academy/ ASE 11-19 Committee s.longshaw@eatonbank.org @SKLchem

Curriculum & assessment 14:00-15:00

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W43 STEM enrichment: Engaging simple science experiments

Explore a range of simple and inspiring practical ideas and experiments for use with students. Many of them can be used as starters, examples of science concepts or pleaneries. Delve into STEM Insights and discover the useful ways STEM clubs and STEM Ambassadors work with students and teachers.

Simon Quinnell - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk @STEMLearningUK

Practical science 14:00-15:00

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T46 Physics for the 21st Century

See some cutting-edge educational physics, which you can do for yourself and won’t cost the Earth. There’s Raspberry Pi’s/Arduinos for physics; our homemade electronic cloud chamber; guide on making a multipurpose laser (and what to do with it), plus lots more.

Samir Moezzi - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS Practical science 14:00-15:30

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T36 A new twist to Newtonian physics

The session will take a fresh look at the works of Sir Isaac Newton, and what he wrote in Principia

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about Forces. It will stimulate discussion through the demonstration of some new experiments using fluids in a container, balanced on a fulcrum that will challenge your core understanding of some Laws of Physics, and will raise questions to how we currently teach physics.

Henry Hammond, Felix Isaac & Martin Davies Alexandra Park School

Practical science 14:00-15:00

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W44 CLEAPSS practical hub workshop REPEATED

A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take back to school.

Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

Practical science

Post-16 & Skills 14:00-15:00

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W34 A level practical skills

Explore how data logging can be introduced into the skills assessments. Use of advanced mathematical functions and derived data will be demonstrated.

Please bring your iPad, Android or PC preloaded with EasySense software. The EasySense software is free from www.data-havest.co.uk or app store. Workshop PCs are also available.

Barry Hawkins & Iain Davison - Data Harvest Sales@data-harvest.co.uk Practical science 14:00-15:00

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W35 Engaging employers in STEM learning

A workshop focused on knowledge transfer: engaging employers with STEM teaching and learning in order to develop courses and resources that effectively meet employers’ needs and arm students with relevant, up-to-date industry knowledge. Explore a variety of approaches to working with employers designed to make STEM education relevant and exciting. Intelligence in Action!

Cerian Ayres - Petroc

Vocational including careers 14:00-15:30

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W37 Field study skills at a zoo

Find out about developing field study skills with ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Samantha Viner - ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Practical science

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T39 AQA A level biology essay

The 25 mark synoptic essay question has been a feature of AQA biology for many years. Sue will help both those new to AQA or those who want to have a better understanding of how to prepare their students for this important question which allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and thinking skills.

Sue Madden - Withington Girls’ School www.aqa.org.uk/science

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S23 The maths of art and the art of maths

From composers to painters, writers to choreographers, the mathematician’s palette of shapes, patterns and numbers has proved a powerful inspiration. Artists can be subconsciously drawn to the same structures that fascinate mathematicians as they hunt for interesting new structures to frame their creative process. Professor du Sautoy will explore the hidden mathematical ideas that underpin the creative output of well-known artists and reveal that the work of the mathematician is also driven by strong aesthetic values.

Marcus du Sautoy - Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the Oxford University 15:00-16:00

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W49 Remember the Egg Race

There have been many science/ technology competitions, but the best remembered title is the Great Egg Race. Ideas will be offered (see Primary Science 126 Jan/Feb 2013) which can be adapted to suit all levels of education, to illustrate how short competitions using simple materials can be used to promote practical and thinking skills (and be good fun). It will include trying some items for yourself.

Geoff Auty - ASE School Science Review gnv.auty@gmail.com

Practical science 15:00-16:00

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T47 Frontier Science: Who owns the plants?

Plant breeding is an essential practice for producing resilient and desirable plants. Plant breeders protect their often costly and time-consuming efforts by

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All gaining various intellectual property rights (IPRs). The strength and efficacy of these IPRs is often debated and was covered in the POSTnote “IPR and plants” which will be presented.

Institute of Food Science and Technology sponsored lecture.

Sarah Cook - University of Reading 15:00-16:00

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S08 The Chartered College of Teaching

January 2017 sees Professor Dame Alison Peacock take on the role of the first Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching. Alison has extensive, practical experience across primary, secondary and advisory roles, leading schools to success and shaping policy. Under her leadership, the Chartered College of Teaching will offer teacher-led professional standards, a professional code of ethics, and a platform for sharing knowledge.

Dame Alison Peacock - Chartered College of Teaching

Professional Learning Journey 15:00-16:00

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W45 CASE – is that still around?

The Let’s Think Secondary Science project sought to update the CASE or Think Science materials. This session will introduce you to what we were able to achieve and the lessons we learned in the process.

LTSS Tutors - Let’s Think Secondary Science

Teaching & learning 15:00-16:00

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S27 Exploring the role of science in technical education Findings from the recent report into Technical Education in the UK. Jenifer Burden & Daniel Sandford Smith - Gatsby Charitable Foundation www.gatsby.org.uk/education

Vocational including careers

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T41 BERG: Year 10 students’ perceptions of neurons and brains: a case study.

Revealing how Yr 10 students come to understand the nervous system and brain through a small-scale trial.

Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt & Professor Jonathan Bacon - University of Sussex Andy ajg30@sussex.ac.uk Jonathan j.p.bacon@sussex.ac.uk

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W50 CLEAPSS practical hub workshop REPEATED

A chance to carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take back to school.

Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

Practical science 15:00-16:00

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W47 Biology practicals that work REPEATED

Looking for reliable biology practicals? We’ve got a lab full of ideas for you, with engaging and affordable practicals on a range of key curriculum topics. We’ll be troubleshooting old favourite practicals, and introducing new ones for GCSE and A level. Running all afternoon so stay for 10 minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed!

Dan Jenkins & Bronwen Richards - Science and Plants for Schools www.saps.org.uk @SAPS_news

Practical science 15:00-16:00

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T42 Assessment and tracking in secondary science

This workshop will present an approach to assessment at KS3 & 4 which produces diagnostic information to guide teaching and build for success at GCSE. It is based on the attributes needed to score high grades and proposes a system which informs both teachers and students. Sponsored by Collins Education.

Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting www.edmundwalsh.co.uk @cornwallscied

Curriculum & assessment 15:00-16:00

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T43 Professional Learning Journey and CPD for technicians

Explore CPD progression for technicians and the impact on your skills and career development. Gain professional recognition as Registered Science Technician - RSciTech.

Jan O’Connell - Abbotsfield School & Ann Bullen Godalming College / ASE Technicians Committee

Professional Learning Journey 15:00-17:00

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W137 GCSE physics (9-1) for newbies

Aimed at non-specialists and NQTs, this session provides ideas/strategies for teaching the trickier topics (old and new) in the new GCSE specification., Bob Pritchard - Momentum Physics @rjpritchard

Curriculum & assessment

15:00-17:00

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W46 Particle resources: MINERVA

This session revises the particle physics curriculum and gives an update on the latest results from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Try the software analysis tools used by researchers to track/identify particles, and see how this resource can be used to inspire students and give insights into ‘how science works.’

Cristina Lazzeroni & Lynne Long - University of Birmingham c.lazzeroni@bham.ac.uk

Action research

Post-16 & Skills 15:00-16:00

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T40 New for 2017- Geology rocks!

Information sharing for A level Earth sciences teachers, introducing the new OCR A level geology qualification, for first teaching from September 2017. To include a review of new content, the assessment model, practical skills development and the role of fieldwork.

Chae Cruickshank - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

Curriculum & assessment 15:00-16:00

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Vocational teaching and learning should have a ‘clear line of sight to work’ to help learners succeed and support businesses in gaining employees with relevant skills and knowledge.

Nick Clarke - City and Islington College

Vocational including careers 15:30 -16:30

T48 Experimental EPQs

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Talk to EPQ experts about how to run EPQs in the sciences alongside A levels, giving students an opportunity to extend and develop beyond the curriculum.

Penny Wysome - EPQ Moderator, AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Curriculum & assessment

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T53 Frontier Science: Protecting human health when we build on brownfield sites With the increasing urbanization and an expanding population, the UK has a well-publicized need for housing. If we are to protect the greenbelt we must use existing urban land i.e. brownfield. The majority of such areas have legacy contamination from their previous industrial use. To protect the public health, we must identify any pollutants at development sites.

The assessment process undertaken during this evaluation in the UK is based on risk not hazard. It is important we maintain this approach to maintain a sustainable building programme. Potential for learning: Balancing risk and hazard; Movement of chemicals in the environment; Exposure assessment for human health; balancing housing need with access to open space.

Professor Chris Collins - Department of Geography & Environmental Sciences, University of Reading 16:00-17:00

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S10 Earth Science: ESTA distinguished speaker, Professor Monica Grady

Monica Grady is Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences and Director of the Cosmochemistry Research Group at the Open University.

Prior to that, she was in the Department of Mineralogy at the Natural History Museum, where she headed the Meteorite team. Recently she has become recognized for her delight, captured on the news, at the landing of Rosetta.

Professor Monica Grady - Open University www.earthscienceeducation.com 16:00-17:00

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T45 Frontier Science: Evolution of medicinal plants, and implications for bioprospecting

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Erik Jongejan - AmazonFund-France www.amazonfund.fr

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T49 The birth of eco-tourism in a Bolivian rainforest frontier town

Every year during one month in the dry season I visit the Amazon. The people are learning to inform the eco-tourists. I am responsible for teaching the teachers and guides as I did in the Caribbean; not in the classroom but in the nature. Is it a way of securing the conservation of the Amazon?

There is controversy about whether traditional medicine can guide drug discovery, and investment in bioprospecting informed by ethnobotanical data has fluctuated. One view is that traditionally used medicinal plants are not necessarily efficacious and there are no robust methods for distinguishing those which are most likely to be bioactive when selecting species for further testing. Here, I discuss the use of methods from plant evolution to revitalize the use of traditional knowledge in bioprospecting Professor Julie Hawkins - School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading

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T50 Your sustainable school’s learning journey

Join us to discover where to find resources and support for your school.

Ann Finlayson & Victoria Tait - SEEd se-ed.co.uk/edu @SEEd_Edu

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W51 Meet the A level PAGs REPEATED

A hands-on practical workshop for all A level biology, chemistry and physics teachers, trying out some suggested OCR activities. The workshop will include time for discussing the embedding of practical into your scheme of work, and maximising the teaching and learning opportunities of practical work.

Richard Tateson, David Paterson & Neil Wade - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

Practical science 16:00-17:00

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T52 Is subject knowledge important?

This presentation focuses on the subject knowledge of science teachers in secondary schools. Current policy encourages the most qualified in physics, chemistry and biology to enter the teaching profession, through the use of bursaries. There is an argument that aspects of science should be taught by specialists. But what is the current reality in schools? The subject knowledge required for effective teaching and learning will be considered alongside the confidence and interest of teachers outside their subject specialism, as well as the implications for students’ academic progress, uptake of science subjects post-16 and implications for departments and schools.

Jane Fieldsend - University of Reading J.Fieldsend@reading.ac.uk

Policy into practice 16:00 - 17:00

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W171 Turbo charge hands-on science projects with BBC Microbit REPEATED

Science projects like AirTrains, Combination Safes or Vector Anemometers, updated with electronic control using one of the million simple-to-use credit-cardsize BBC Microbit computers supplied free to schools.

Molecular Mass Meters which work with a BBC Microbit will be available - free.

Professor Neil A. Downie - Air Products www.saturday-science.co.uk www.airproducts.com

Creative technology 16:00-17:00

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W53 Hands-on static electricity REPEATED

Hands-on activities to study about electrostatics.

With an innovative, hand-held electrostatic generator continuous static electricity generation is possible even in very humid weather.

Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com

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T51 STEM career choices in primary

Activities that can be done either as homework or in class. The focus will be on the research and manufacture of personal care products. The activities will be linked to the careers of the people in this industry. The session will be delivered by a mother and daughter team of educator and engineer.

Dr Susan Burr & Mrs Kristine Hammond susanburr952@btinternet.com

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S09 FE TeachMeet

The session will allow teachers the chance to use data logging equipment and software that can be used in the KS1/2 classroom. Use some to prepare lessons plans and even devise your own short project so that you can become comfortable with this equipment. Research evidence will be provided to show how this type of hands on practical work will enhance children’s science knowledge and skills.

Maggie Morrissey - Technology To Teach Ltd www.technologytoteach.co.uk @technologytotea

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W54 Using data logging for KS1 & KS2 REPEATED

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W52 Alan D Tunnicliffe workshop

Drop in and try out a variety of low-cost science hands-on inquiry activities with everyday materials used around the world. They are not linked to any particular curriculum and participants can take the ideas and modify them. Several foreign delegates will be here to present their activities.

Dr S Tunnicliffe & Kathleen Nugent - CASTME www.castme.online

Practical science 16:00-17:00

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W162 Flavour SenseNation - A taste or flavour when working scientifically

Introducing our ‘Flavour SenseNation’ classroom resources exploring how we use each sense to inform our experience of food and flavour. Our resources are aimed at children in years 4, 5 and 6, supporting changes to the curriculum by providing the tools for teachers to translate new curriculum content into innovative classroom practice. Lessons and resources cover each of the senses: taste, touch, hearing, smell and sight, with practical science activities that encourage and inspire children to perform their own scientific enquiry.

Lulie Biggs - Flavour SenseNation @FlavourSense

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Join us at the Association for Science Education (ASE) Conference 2017 Wellcome Teachers’ Lunch (2 sessions) Practising teachers, teacher trainers and technicians are invited to join us for a FREE lunch where you can find out how Wellcome supports science teaching across the UK. Pick up resources and hear about current research we have funded and how we support continuing professional development via the National STEM Learning Centre and Project ENTHUSE. Register to attend, www.teacherslunch. eventbrite.co.uk. Be in with a chance of winning £100 of science or education books of your choice!

Date: Friday 6 January 2017 Time: 12.00–13.00 or 13.00–14.00 Location: Meadow Suite, Park House (S12) Sessions on Friday 6 January 09.30–10.30 Spaced learning research project | T56 Find out about a research project, funded

by Wellcome and EEF, looking at the application of neuroscience in education.

Alastair Gittner, Stocksbridge High School 10.15–11.00 BATW: Food Security | T72 The future of food is one of the biggest challenges on our plate. Peter Gregory will talk about current research and give an overview of food security.

Professor Peter Gregory – University of Reading

15.00–16.00 Learning counter-intuitive concepts | T109 Understanding new concepts is often limited by the inability to inhibit pre-existing ideas. Explore why this is so and how it might be addressed.

Professor Andy Tolmie, UCL Institute of Education 16.30–17.30 Using The Crunch kit for assessment | W113 This workshop will enable primary teachers to use the activities and resources in The Crunch kit to assess pupils’ learning, especially in working scientifically.

Louise Stubberfield, Wellcome Trust 16.00–18.00 Talking science debate | S17 Professor David Read, University of Southampton, chairs a debate on ‘Benefits of and barriers to incorporating independent research projects into the curriculum’.

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S15 The Brenda Keogh Lecture Teachers including Paul Tyler - Mearns Primary School, Linda McKee - Antrim Primary School, Toby Tyler - Great Moor Infant Community School, and Bryony Turford - independent consultant, share their best practice and recommended resources. Palmer G10

D15 Smart pickings - a new children’s science book full of their investigations!

Dr Lynne Bianchi - University of Manchester Palmer 106

W66 The foundations of science learning Bryony Turford - Primary Science Geeks & Jane Turner - Collins Education Palmer 109 W64 Assessing and tracking progress in primary science Debbie Eccles - Primarily Science Palmer 107

W164 Discovering our wonderful wildlife Lynette Merrick - Gatekeeper T82 Good question!

Educational Palmer 111 Jude Penny, Russ Shalofsky & Dr Colin Forster - University of W68 Teaching primary school Gloucestershire evolution Palmer 105 Stuart Naylor - Millgate House Education Palmer 104

W65 Science meets English David Allen - University of Hertfordshire & Naomi Hiscock - Primary Science Education Consultancy Palmer 104

D10 Primary pop-up Come and join us for an informal celebration of inspirational ideas for the classroom. Teachers from across the UK get together and share great practice, activities and ideas you can put into practice simply and easily Palmer G05.

W94 EXPLORE: Better science Nicola Beverley - Nicola Beverley Consultancy & Su Martin Brookhill Leys Primary School Palmer 108

W92 Have they got it? Assessing conceptual understanding REPEATED Jane Turner - Collins Education Palmer 102

T204 Primary science homework: a pencil-free approach Dr Colin Forster - University of Gloucestershire Palmer G06

W87 Linking science and literacy for improved student outcomes# Bill Badders - National Science Teachers Association, USA Palmer 107

W105 Rocks & fossils with Lottie Fossil Hunter doll Dr Anjana Khatwa Ford - Jurassic Coast Team Palmer 108

W104 Exploring chemistry in SEND schools Sarah Bearchell - Sarah’s Adventures in Science & Karen Fourie - John Watson School Palmer 105

T115 Drama scripts inspiring scientific inquiry David Allen, University of Hertfordshire Palmer 104

T125 Becoming an effective subject leader Lois Kelly & Liz Lawrence - ASE Primary Committee Palmer 107

Science with picture books?

Catherine Bruguiere & Dr Sue Dale Tunnicliffe - University College London Palmer G06

W115 Curiosity in primary maths and science Alan Cross - Manchester Institute of Education & Alison Borthwick - Norfolk County Council Palmer 106

W90 Creating opportunities for formative assessment during W85 Is Darwin the missing link? primary science inquiries Alex Sinclair - St Mary’s University Dr Natasha Serret & Dr Catarina Palmer 104 Correia - King’s College, London Palmer 103 T79 It’s not just about the knowledge!

Nicky Waller - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration, University of York Palmer 111

W103 Focused assessment: practical examples from TAP Sarah Earle - Bath Spa University Palmer 106 W112 Planning for impact Jane Turner - Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) Palmer 111

W114 CREST star primary investigations Alex Blatherwick & Maria Rossini W113 Using The Crunch kit for British Science Association assessment Palmer 103 Louise Stubberfield -Wellcome Trust Palmer 105

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Join us in the Primary Room G05 for more ideas and informal networking.

This Primary Programme features sessions that have been specially selected by the ASE Primary Science Education Committee.

While there are primary sessions running throughout the Conference, this selection covers core themes with approaches commended by the Committee.

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W117 Teaching very young scientists: enhancing scientific learning in EYFS Debbie Eccles - Primarily Science Palmer 108

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T188 What makes an effective primary science W133 Keeping on top of leader? topical science Marc Neesam - Royal Paul Tyler - Mearns Society of Chemistry & Primary School Palmer 104 Jane Turner - Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) Palmer 103

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T177 Moderating science assessments Naomi Hiscock - Primary Science Education Consultancy Palmer G02

W119 Why do STEM in primary schools?

Joy Parvin - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration, University of York Palmer 107

T187 Parents as partners building science capital Jane Winter - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration, University of York Palmer 105

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W121 Primary iPad data logging (1) Barry Hawkins, Data Harvest Palmer 106

T126 Tinker tailor robot Pi - pedagogical approaches to primary engineering Dr Jon Chippindall, University of Manchester & Shane Nolan, Christ the King Primary School Palmer 104

W157 Primary Science: As practical approach Hellen Ward - Canterbury Christ Church University Palmer 103

W132 Using data logging in the KS1 and KS2 science class Maggie Morrissey Technology To Teach Limited Palmer 106

W118 Science from the farm Debbie Hicks - Farming and Countryside Education Palmer 111

W144 Working scientifically to deliver the curriculum Martin Wesley - Sphere Science Ltd Palmer G02

S21 Margaret Collis Lecture: Tim Peake’s mission to deliver science in schools Jeremy Curtis - European Space Agency Palmer G10

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W145 Using mathematics to enhance scientific inquiry Dr Andy Markwick Evolution Educational Consultancy Palmer 103

WT202 An approach to primary assessment Joanna Conn & Charlotte Jackson - Herts for Learning Palmer 105

W148 Running a STEM week Kulvinder Johal Northbury Primary School Palmer G02

T203 A year in Space education Bryony Turford, Primary Science Geeks Palmer 111

W158 Science with a context Keith Remnant - Putting Learning First & Hellen Ward - Canterbury Christ Church University Palmer 108

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W156 Have they got it?

Assessing conceptual understanding REPEATED Jane Turner - Collins Education Palmer 108

T208 Why are there still “girls’ subjects” and “boys’ subjects”?

Ellie Highwood - University of Reading Palmer 105

W155 Primary data logging ideas (2) Barry Hawkins, Data Harvest Palmer 106

W161 Bringing Tim Peake in to the classroom Tom Lyons - ESERO-UK & Rachel Jackson - STEM Learning Palmer 104

Prizes sponsored by Can your students be the team to build a device that keeps a marble in continuous motion for the longest possible time?

If so, enter this year’s Primary Science & Technology competition. Children can enter in teams of up to 5, grouped in the age categories: KS1-Yr1 & 2; Lower KS2-Yr3 & 4; Upper KS2-Yr5 & 6.

Prizes include a whole-school science roadshow visit, science equipment, and free places at the ASE Annual Conference 2018. To enter, your school must be a member of CLEAPSS. Deadline 18 July 2017. For more details, visit www.cleapss.org.uk

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Friday 6 & Saturday 7 January Palmer Building - G05

The ASE Primary Committee welcome you to the Primary Room this year

Friday briefing sessions include: 10:45-11:15 What is Terrific Scientific?

Johannah Dyer, Executive Producer - BBC Learning Terrific Scientific is an ambitious new campaign from the BBC. Our goal is to inspire primary school pupils to discover the inner scientist. We have partnered with leading universities to create a series of child-friendly, nationwide, scientific investigations. The data gathered will be sent to the universities and will feed into real academic studies. Join us on a national journey of scientific discovery!

The purpose of the Primary Room is to create a networking space for primary teachers - simply wander in, bring your coffee and sandwiches, come and connect with the primary science community. Join us for a range of informal briefings throughout the day, including sessions by the BBC, Botanical artist Lyn Merrick and Yorkshire consultant Pam Waite. More sessions are being be added so see the Primary Room door for details during the Conference.

Our Primary Pop-Up session also takes place in the Primary Room on Friday from 12:15 -13.45; it is also the place to collect lots of practical ideas that you can put into practice simply and easily. We have contributions from educational charities and practicing teachers, ready and willing to share their expertise!

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Ali Eley - Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT)

Saturday briefing sessions include: 10:45-11:15 Lynette Merrick, Gatekeeper Education

Are you an ASE Primary member?

There are various membership options for primary teachers, all of which provide access to the dynamic ASE primary community:

“I joined to further my knowledge and involvement in Primary Science Education and through the ASE I have gained valuable knowledge, skills and made many new friends. ”

Primary Teacher - £77; Primary Trainee Teacher - £42; Primary NQT - £54; Primary Teaching Assistant - £42; Primary School - £112; Primary School e-membership - £87.50 (+VAT).

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Biology around the World Part of the Biology in the Real World lecture series Friday 6 January 2017, Knight Building (53), LT 135 Now in its 14th year, Biology in the Real World is taking a broad look at some of the biological issues and phenomena developing around the world today. Please come along to hear more about the latest bioscience research. Brought to you by the NUCLEUS* group.

Chair: Robin Walker, @RoyalSocBio School Biology Teacher of the Year 2016 9:30 Fertility and the future of IVF Dr Sophie Clarke, Imperial College London Sponsored by @Soc_Endo 10:15 Food Security Prof Peter Gregory, University of Reading Sponsored by @WTEducation

www.rsb.org.uk/BitRW Join the discussion on Twitter: #BitRW

11:30 Influenza: discoveries and controversies Prof Wendy Barclay, Imperial College London Sponsored by @MicroBioSoc & MiSAC 12:15 Games of thrones: conflict and cooperation from fish to finance Dr Rupert Marshall, Aberystwyth University Sponsored by @ASABeducation 13.30 Making sense of stress in the wild Dr Kimberley Bennett, Abertay University Sponsored by @ThePhySoc 14:15 New horizons in stem cell research Dr Julie Holder, Roslin Cell Sciences Sponsored by @ABPI_UK 15:00 Plant disease: the human story Prof Gary Foster, University of Bristol Sponsored by @SAPS_news 15:45 Biodiversity and tropical agriculture Dr Ed Turner, University of Cambridge Sponsored by @LinneanLearning & @SEBiology *NUCLEUS is a group of about 20 bioscience learned societies and similar not-for-profit organisations.

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S24 Schools’ exhibition

Teachers and students from across will be showcasing the STEM from their classrooms. The teachers selected to represent the UK at Science on Stage 2017 will also be displaying their work. Supported by Science on Stage UK 09:30-10:00

Join us for coffee and networking in the AQA Practical Hub. AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

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T54 Blank slate or a tangle of preconceptions?

What do 11 year olds really understand about evolution? Discuss the pre-conceptions that students bring into the classroom and gain practical guidance on how to overcome common misconceptions.

Dana Buchan - University of Bath l.buchan@bath.ac.uk

Teaching & learning 09:30-10:30

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T55 Arbour project - save the planet

Encouraging students to gather seeds in the autumn and grow trees from those seeds is a kind of magic.

Watching the trees grow - with graphs of height, leaves, etc. - builds on the concept of ownership. The trees also require looking after in the summer holiday, and so encourage responsibility in the students who take them home to care for them. During the following autumn term, lots of comparisons and plans can be made for planting out in the proper winter season. Planting, with permission, outside of school, in a hedgerow or along a canal bank, further extends that responsibility and ownership so, hopefully as adults, the students will look more favourably at the environment, as part of it is theirs.

Gregg Klaes - Forge Farm Organics gregg@forgefarm.com

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W56 iPad for science

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T62 BATW: Fertility and the future of IVF

Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples, with ~18,000 babies conceived each year in the UK through fertility treatment. The discovery of the novel hormone kisspeptin has furthered our understanding of the control of the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Gonadal axis.

Research has shown that there may be a role for kisspeptin in treating fertility disorders that is safer and more effective than current treatments.

Sophie Clarke - Imperial College London www.yourhormones.info @Soc_Endo

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Hands-on exploration of both data logging and report writing on an iPad. Learn to record methodology through multimedia journals and manage your students’ work.

Jonathan Scott - Highway 46 www.highway46.ediblogs.org @jonscott46

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T58 Classroom messages from physics education research A whirlwind tour through some of the key messages that have emerged from the physics education research (PER) community. The aim is to draw out highlights and look to make some suggestions for what physics teachers might want to consider, challenge or change about what we do in the classroom.

James de Winter - University of Cambridge jad26@cam.ac.uk Teaching & learning 09:30-10:30 Exhibition Marquee The Pearson

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Hub

W57 KS4 science for lower attainers

Join this workshop on strategies to engage and motivate lower ability students in the new KS4 POS and prepare them to enter Foundation level GCSE and link with new Entry level certificates.

Vincent Capaldi - Pearson

Curriculum & assessment 09:30-10:30

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T57 Routes to doing research with your students in school REPEATED

We support teachers introducing fundamental research projects in science and engineering through resources and training.

Becky Parker - Institute for Research in Schools www.researchinschools.org @ResearchInSch

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T61 Health & safety for heads of science

Come and find out how health & safety law should work in a busy science department.

Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS Teaching & learning

09:30-10:30

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T56 Spaced learning research project

Come and hear about our provisional findings from the feasibility studies we have undertaken over the past year. Stocksbridge High School and the Hallam Teaching School Alliance are the only schools to be leading one of the EEF/Wellcome Trusts educational research projects into the application of neuroscience into education. In this presentation Alastair Gittner, the project leader, will present the evolution and development of the project from initial conception through to write up. If you have an interest in running an educational project, this presentation will give a good overview of the highs and lows, applying for grants, managing finances, timelines and working with academic researchers.

Alastair Gittner - Stocksbridge High School AGittner@stocksbridgehigh.sheffield.sch.uk

Action research 09:30-10:30

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T63 Teach the language, improve the learning

Children who practice the vocabulary of science while acquiring subject knowledge, are less likely to become disenchanted with the subject than those simply taught the subject knowledge and left to acquire the lexicon. Explore the strategies available to support vocabulary acquisition, leading to improved engagement and grades. Make models, discuss history and learn how using words can increase the understanding of science.

William Hirst - William’s Games www.WilliamsGames.org @WilliamsGames7

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S15 Brenda Keogh lecture

Teachers including Paul Tyler from Mearns Primary School Linda McKee from Antrim Primary School, Toby Tyler from Great Moor Infant Community School, and Bryony Turford, an independent consultant, share their best practice and recommended resources.

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W58 Earth Science: Exploring rock, soil, water, fossil

Try a series of hands-on activities to describe, classify and identify rocks, investigate soils, explore the changing states of water, with their links to the water cycle, and find out what fossils can tell us. Have a go at the ‘Great soil race’, making your own rain, bringing a fossil to life and much more through a range of practical and investigative activities.

Chris King - ESTA www.earthscienceeducation.com

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W60 Updating CASE as part of a RCT

The Let’s Think Secondary Science project involved some 50 schools in a RCT, funded by the EEF. This session will share the PD model we used, the data collected and the lessons learned from this experience.

LTSS tutors - Let’s Think Secondary Science

Action research 10:00-11:00

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T68 Frontier Science: Muscle medicines - the answers to all our ills?

A huge number of diseases have been described in which skeletal muscle is the primary affected tissue.

Some of these diseases are often fatal e.g. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy which affects 1:4000 live born males. Furthermore, there is an association of obesity and insulin resistance with muscular wasting, a syndrome referred to as “sarcopaenic obesity”, which leads to a higher incidence of frailty-related injuries, in addition to metabolic diseases such as type II diabetes.

Importantly, the loss of muscle in cancer (cachexia) is a very poor prognostic indicator. Aside, with old age, the loss of muscle negatively impacts on body temperature regulation and has a great impact on general and social welfare through a reduction in ambulation.

Dr Keith Foster - Associate Professor in Translational Medicine, University of Reading

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W62 Let’s talk about data

Jo Moules - Millgate House Education www.millgatehouse.co.uk @millgatehouseed

Teaching & learning 10:00-11:00

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T71 Personalities in science lessons

The emotional fallout of human evolution is at the heart of the enneagram. The ‘survival’ emotions are fear, anger, and inadequacy. Personality types are coping strategies developed to address these emotions. This tool is increasingly being used by businesses because it is so effective for building working relationships which are compassionate and cooperative.

Jane Still - Compassionate Learning & Dr Neil Ingram - University of Bristol www.compassionatelearning.org @JaneStill2

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The relationship between the terms theory, law, model, concept, rule, phenomenon, data, and conclusion. It will include a substantial Q&A section.

John Oversby oversby61@gmail.com

Post-16 & Skills 10:00-11:00

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T64 Improve your chemistry exam prep

A discussion workshop for all A level chemistry teachers, looking at teaching, learning and assessment with linear qualifications. This session will include lessons learnt from the first OCR AS series, and plenty of opportunity to share good ideas with other teachers.

Danièle Gibney - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

Curriculum & assessment 10:15-11:00

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T72 - BATW: Food Security

The future of food is one of the biggest challenges on our plate. This talk on current research will give an overview of food security.

Professor Peter Gregory - University of Reading

11-19 10:00-11:00

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T66 Five-year assessment for AQA KS3 and GCSE REPEATED This session reveals how a five-year assessment model can be used to assess, track and intervene using the Big Ideas from AQA’s KS3 and KS3 specifications.

Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt Oxford University Press www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience

10:00-11:00

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W59 Lonza five-minute electrophoresis REPEATED

This workshop showcases the new Lonza ‘Flash Gel’ range of Electrophoresis that allows DNA separation to be carried out in 5 minutes with minimal setup time. No harmful stains, UV illumination or casting of gels are necessary and band separation is visible to the naked eye in minutes!

Graeme Coleman - Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Practical science 10:00-11:00

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T67 How exam standardisation works

Be a part of an AQA standardization meeting - find out how AQA ensures that all of our markers mark our six-mark questions accurately and reliably.

Kevin Lancaster, Simon Bowditch & Michelle Oldfield - Senior Examiners, AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Curriculum & assessment

10:00-11:00

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T69 Outcome-based lesson planning through a SOLO lens Outcome-based lesson planning starts by stating clearly not what the teacher is going to teach but what the outcome of their teaching is intended to be. It benefits pupils in that the intended learning outcomes tell them what they are supposed to be learning and to what standard.

John Perry - Birmingham City University john.perry@bcu.ac.uk

Curriculum & assessment 10:00-11:30

W61 Yes you can!

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Practical activities that are NOT banned. A selection of demonstrations from the ASE’s H&S Group about what we can do and the stories behind them.

ASE Health & Safety Group

Practical science

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W63 Investigative Skills for GCSE

Vincent Capaldi leads a workshop on developing investigative skills to ensure progression through KS3 & 4 to prepare students for the new practical assessment in GCSE sciences.

Vincent Capaldi - Pearson

Curriculum & assessment

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T102 Primary science - practical work is fun, exciting and memorable

At CLEAPSS Primary we design our exciting and safe practicals so that children can do all, or close to all, of the hands-on work themselves. We seek out disposable equipment to reduce washing up and resource materials that can be found on the high street. Our methods use minimal but effective quantities; there-by reducing risks and mess as much as possible. This means our practicals allow children greater independence, more hands-on experience and more fun! This workshop is a circus of primary practical activities developed by CLEAPSS, which you will be able to try and take away.

Jason Harding - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

Practical science 11:00-12:00

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W64 Assessing and tracking progress in primary science

Discover a robust but manageable solution to the requirement to accurately assess and track pupil progress in science. You will explore how, when good practice in formative assessment and summative judgment work closely together, learning opportunities are maximized for the children you teach.

Debbie Eccles - Primarily Science primarilyscience@googlemail.com Curriculum & assessment 11:00-12:00,

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W164 Discovering our wonderful wildlife

Sampling, sorting, identifying, classifying and recording using ICT and art at KS1 & 2.

Lynette Merrick, Gatekeeper Educational Ltd. www.gatekeeperel.co.uk sales@gatekeeperel.co.uk Practical science 11:00-12:00

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W65 Science meets English

This session explores a creative link-learning.

David Allen - University of Hertfordshire & Naomi Hiscock - Primary Science Education Consultancy Teaching & learning 11:00-12:00

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W66 The foundations of science learning

Meeting at first-hand, big ideas and processes in science in the Foundation Stage.

Bryony Turford - Primary Science Geeks primarysciencegeeks@gmail.com @priscigeeks

Teaching & learning 11:00-12:00

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world of particles is explained with reference to current research, making it accessible for primary students. Try a range of practical activities that involve developing science knowledge, as well as artistic and literacy skills.

Cristina Lazzeroni & Maria Pavlidou - University of Birmingham c.lazzeroni@bham.ac.uk

Action research 11:00-12:00

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W68 Teaching primary school evolution

How can a bucket of rice help children comprehend the age of the Earth, or a ‘spot the moth’ competition help them understand the idea of natural selection?

What will help you stop panicking about teaching evolution, feel more confident, and look forward to teaching this topic? Come along and find out.

Stuart Naylor - Millgate House Education www.millgatehouse.co.uk @millgatehouseed

Teaching & learning

11:00-12:00

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D15 ‘Smart Pickings’ - a new children’s science book full of their investigations!

Smart Pickings - come and review a brand new children’s book for primary children that champions working scientifically and children’s questions. Come and receive your copy!

Dr Lynne Bianchi - SEERIH The University of Manchester lynne.bianchi@manchester.ac.uk @UoMSEERIH

Teaching & learning 11:00-12:00

T82 Good question!

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Given that most questions asked in a primary science classroom are raised by the teacher, we will explore ways to engage children in the questioning process, making their own questions the heart of enquiry.

Jude Penny, Russ Shalofsky & Dr Colin Forster University of Gloucestershire jpenny@glos.ac.uk Teaching & learning

All 11:00-12:00

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T81 Frontier Science: Impacts of emerging diseases on food production

Initially, new diseases may cause catastrophic harm to a local area. As time passes, systems and people adapt and the impact is diffused and passed to endusers as higher costs or reduced choice. Examples from round the world illustrate the general pattern.

They also show that emergence of new diseases seems to be quite frequent. The cause may be a

change in farming system - especially intensification; chance adaptation of an existing micro-organism; climate change; or, most important, the matching of a pathogen from one part of the world with a crop in another. The challenge is to keep the rate at which new diseases emerge manageable. In this, trade plays a large part, and there are irresoluble contradictions: open and extensive trade provides food security, but it also means more new disease problems. The choice is effectively already made, so we need to build food systems which are resilient to frequent emergence of new diseases.

Professor Michael Shaw - School of Agriculture, Policy & Development, University of Reading 11:00-12:00

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T75 What Tim Peake has done for me

In an exciting, year-long project, ten competitively chosen UK schools spoke to Tim Peake on the ISS, using amateur radio. You will hear from the pupils and staff of Sandringham School about how it changed their STEM learning; and from the RSGB on how they are helping STEM teachers nationally.

Philip Willis & Heather Parsons - Radio Society of Great Britain, Alan Gray - Head teacher & Ben Deeley - Physics teacher, Sandringham School www.rsgb.org/schools-link-project

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11:00-12:00

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W69 e-bug: Improving science & health education

Discover the e-Bug educational resources, and how e-Bug can assist teachers in their science and PSHE teaching. e-Bug is linked to the national curriculum in England and Scotland with direct relevance for both science and PSHE. Charlotte Eley - Public Health England

Teaching & learning 11:00-12:00

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W111 Space, the Universe and holidays on the Moon

Join John Baruch, astrophysicist and creator of the first robotic telescope for a tour of the Universe and discover captivating ways of teaching your pupils about the wonders of space.

John Baruch - Author for Millgate House Education Teaching & learning 11:00-12:30

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T73 Benefits of BYOD data logging

BYOD data logging - Changing the way students gather and analyse data. Bring your iPad, Android, Chromebook with you.

Dan Roberts - Instruments Direct & David Price Science Made Simple dan@inds.co.uk

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Benefits of, and barriers to, incorporating independent research projects into the curriculum.

The Talking Science Education debate returns to ASE 2017. Chaired by Professor David Read, the burning issues in science education will be discussed in this lively and topical debate.

The Institute of Physics, the Royal Society, the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Wellcome Trust have come together to generate debate on the issues important to all within the science education sector.

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S18 People like me - exploring how girls can see themselves working happily and successfully in STEM fields

Discover how resources from WISE are being used in secondary schools in Kingston and Richmond and explore the new resources being developed for primary schools.

Professor Averil Macdonald University of Reading/ People Like Me/ WISE & Alex Farrer - Achieving for Children www.wisecampaign.org.uk/peoplelikeme @thewisecampaign Vocational including careers

Post-16 & Skills 11:00-12:00

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T78 STEM pathways to work at KS5 REPEATED

New vocational STEM courses for KS5 from OCR. Overview of the Cambridge Technicals in Laboratory Skills and Engineering for KS5 students. Focus on a project-based learning approach to equip students with the technical knowledge and employability skills to support vocational careers in science and engineering.

Martin Webber - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science Vocational including careers 11:00-12:30

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D04 Web-based learning resources for proteins

Explore these web-based resources developed with the PDBe to learn about protein structure and function in post-16 chemistry and biology.

Dr Peter Hoare - Newcastle University & Dr Matthew Conroy - Protein Data Bank In Europe www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/outreach/resources/pdbe @PHoare1963 @PDBeurope Teaching & learning

11-19 11:00-12:00

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Workshop exploring effective strategies for crosscurricular planning and how to develop students’ maths skills for the GCSE sciences.

Melanie Ellis - Swavesey Village College & Alan Denton - CaPe (Cambridge and Peterborough Science Learning Partnership) mellis@swaveseyvc.co.uk

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T76 If it doesn’t work, it’s physics REPEATED Ideas and demonstrations with physics apparatus covering a variety of topics, intended to develop confidence and try alternative methods.

Geoff Auty - ASE School Science Review gnv.auty@gmail.com Practical science 11:00-12:00

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T77 Animated chemistry and climate change

Free to download, four-minute, animated videos on nearly 200 chemistry topics for GCSE. I will show examples with a focus on the carbon cycle, energy and climate change and tell the exciting story of FuseSchool and how you can be involved. Free videos in biology and physics to follow.

Keith Ross - ASE / FuseSchool www.fuseschool.org

ESD

11:00-12:00

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T80 Required practical activities: AQA separate sciences REPEATED

AQA supports great practical work. Practicals should be an engaging learning experience - find out how to use our practical handbook and other resources to plan and deliver your day-to-day lessons so that your students have a rich practical experience that fulfils the requirements of our GCSEs. Elise Reece - AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Practical science 11:00-12:00

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T83 Student-led research in school

A summary of cutting-edge initiatives we have used successfully, including a project combining community tick collection and DNA analysis to investigate Lyme disease.

Simon Lewis & Dr Jeremy Rowe - Thomas Hardye School slewis@thomas-hardye.net

Practical science

W73 Maths for the new science GCSE

Teaching & learning

11:00-12:00

11:00-12:00

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A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take back to school.

Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

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T74 AQA question writing workshop REPEATED

A workshop for teachers who want to understand the construction of questions in GCSE and A level papers.

This session will cover biology, chemistry and physics.

Matthew Bennett - Doublestruck www.aqa.org.uk/science

Curriculum & assessment 11:30-12:15

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T85 BATW: Influenza and vaccination

The influenza virus is highly changeable.

Consequently, the human form re-emerges every year in a new guise, hindering attempts at vaccination and treatment, and mutated animal forms can infect humans, causing devastating pandemics.

Although vaccines and antiviral drugs are available, the challenge today lies in using them appropriately.

Professor Wendy Barclay - Imperial College London 11:30-12:30

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T84 The latest developments in microchemistry REPEATED

Low-cost and quickly performed procedures to enhance students’ chemistry experience in all parts of chemical education and to add variety to your lessons.

Bob Worley - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

Practical science 11:30-13:00

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W71 Earth Science: The dynamic rock cycle

The rock cycle forms a central part of the Earth science component of the new science curriculum.

But how can you teach this abstract cycle in interactive an engaging in ways that pupils will find relevant? Come and test a range of hands on investigative activities designed to ‘bring the cycle to life’ for pupils and to ensure dynamic teaching.

Chris King - ESTA www.earthscienceeducation.com Practical Science

Post-16 & Skills 12:00-13:00

W70 CLEAPSS practical hub workshop REPEATED

Practical science

11:00-13:00

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T93 Improve your physics exam prep

A discussion workshop for all A level physics teachers, looking at teaching, learning and assessment with linear qualifications. This session will include lessons learnt from the first OCR AS series, and plenty of opportunity to share good ideas with other teachers.

Neil Wade - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

Curriculum & assessment

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S25 Current issues in science. What we know, how we work and the challenges and opportunities ahead

This session will summarize some of Ofsted’s recent findings relating to science education and share some of the challenges and opportunities we all face to ensure that our pupils experience a well taught and engaging primary and secondary science curriculum. Matthew will outline his role and discuss how inspectors gather evidence to make judgements about science. Matthew Newberry joined Ofsted in April 2015, is based in the SE region and is National Lead for Science. He leads inspections in primary and secondary schools and also inspects ITE providers. Previously he has worked in senior leadership in a secondary school and as a science consultant for a local authority. For over ten years he led a collaborative partnership involving primary and secondary schools, advisors and academics from across the south east to support schools making improvements to science in all key stages.

Matthew Newberry HMI - Ofsted 12:00-13:00

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T86 Success at GCSE: A 5-year joined up approach REPEATED

Logical, linear and comprehensively supported, AQA science is accessible to all. Find out how our curriculum and resources help you introduce science skills and concepts early, building naturally to more complex ideas and approaches, while assessing progress at every stage.

Stella Paes - AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Policy into practice

12:00-13:00

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T87 Frontier Science: Reducing cardiovascular disease risk through replacement of saturated fat in milk and dairy products: The RESET study

The UK adult population currently exceeds the dietary recommendation for saturated fatty acid (SFA) intake, a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Dairy products are regularly targeted as a strategy for SFA reduction. However, restricting dairy intake could lead to inadequate dietary intakes of micronutrients and protein. Alteration of the fatty acid profile of milk is a potential sustainable means of reducing SFA intake at a population level, whilst retaining the beneficial components of milk. In the context of the Medical Research Council-funded RESET human intervention study, the impact of fatty acid-modified dairy product consumption on key indicators of CVD risk will be discussed.

Dr Oonagh Markey - Department of Food & Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading

12:00-13:00

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T88 SF as a part of science teaching

In this session will discuss the possibility of implementing the contents of SF literature and film in the teaching of natural sciences.

Dr Milan Stojkovic - Evangelical Middle School, Hochkirch, Germany www.evmsh.de

Action research 12:00-13:00

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W74 Light - capturing the fastest thing in the Universe!

A launch for pinhole photographer Justin Quinnell’s book on teaching light in the classroom. Every attendee will make and take away their own sixmonth duration exposure pinhole camera; explore innovative obscuras; and discover new ways to teach the wonder of light to their students.

Justin Quinnell with Millgate House Education www.pinholephotography.org @justin_quinnell

Creative technology

12:00-13:00

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W75 Using science to save species from extinction

An interactive curriculum-linked workshop, using real-life scientific case studies from the world of zoo conservation science, plus ideas and resources for your classroom.

Chester Zoo chesterzoo.org/education @learnatCZ

Teaching & learning

S12 Wellcome Trust Teachers’ Lunch

All practising teachers, teacher trainers and technicians are invited to a FREE lunch event. Pick up free resources and find out how we support science teaching across the UK. Registration required: www.teacherslunch.eventbrite.co.uk

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W72 CLEAPSS practical hub workshop REPEATED

A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and make equipment to take back to school.

Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

Practical Science

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W76 Really working scientifically!

Your KS3&4 students want to ask questions which really matter to them in science lessons. Our workshop develops skills and confidence in leading and assessing progress in meaningful enquiry science. Try out and take away teacher-trialled resources, which help students see their findings make a difference.

Andri Christodoulou - University of Southampton & Ruth Amos - UCL Institute of Education A.Christodoulou@soton.ac.uk sites.google.com/site/parrisefp7 Curriculum & assessment 12:00-13:00

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W168 Plant diseases – resources for GCSE and A levels from ASE and partners GCSE combined science and biology students now need to know about the identification, spread and control of plant diseases. See resources being developed to support teaching and learning, bringing plant disease research into the classroom.

Richard Needham & Marianne Cutler - ASE www.ase.org.uk/resources/maths-in-science

Curriculum & assessment 12:00-13:00

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T91 Maths in the new AQA GCSE sciences

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Come along to find out how maths skills will be assessed at different levels of demand and to hear some strategies to help you teach the maths skills in your science lessons.

Jane Bryant - AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Curriculum & assessment 12:00-13:00

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T90 The PERFORM project – using performing arts to engage young people with science

This session introduces an innovative EU project involving teachers, university researchers and performance artists working together on developing activities to engage young people with science.

Jon James - University of Bristol & Leanne Gunn Science Made Simple Jon.James@bristol.ac.uk @performstem

Action research

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W77 Assess, track and report progress

Ed Walsh explores strategies and tools to measure, track and report students’ progress in science learning from 11-16.

Ed Walsh - Pearson

Curriculum & assessment

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T94 BATW: Games of thrones - conflict & cooperation from fish to finance

Game theory explains animal behaviour, economics, and politics. We’ll see how animals evolved to resolve conflicts, and apply this to humans. Rock, paper, scissors, anyone?

Dr Rupert Marshall - Aberystwyth University www.asab.org/education @ASABeducation

D10 Primary pop-up

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Come and join us for an informal celebration of inspirational ideas for the classroom. Teachers from across the UK get together and share great practice, activities and ideas you can put into practice simply and easily.

ASE Primary Committee

11-19 12:30-13:30

W78 Literacy in science

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Can your students think, talk and write as scientists?

Sofia Ali shares strategies to develop students’ abilities to become scientific communicators and tackle the extended open response questions with confidence.

Sofia Ali - Pearson

Teaching & learning

All 12:30 - 13:30

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W110 ASE President’s workshop

Explore engaging young people with real-world STEM and its possibilities.

Professor Danielle George & Lynne Bianchi - University of Manchester

Teaching & learning 13:00-14:00

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W79 #ASEchat TweetUp

A tweetup is an event where people who Twitter come together to meet in person.

Meet others from the #ASEchat network or simply come along to find out more.

13:00-14:00

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T97 Frontier Science: Using biological records to understand the impacts of environmental change on wildlife

Primary 12:15-13:45

13.00-14.00

11-19

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Humans are altering the natural environment through habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution, with profound effects on wildlife. This has the potential to affect the services we derive from nature, on which we depend; for example, food production, climate regulation, waste decomposition and even our mental health. Long term monitoring data are essential to track and understand these changes in species that we depend upon. Many such data are collected by trained volunteers (i.e. ‘citizen science’ data), and their analysis can provide essential evidence on the impacts of human actions, as well as ways to inform more sustainable management of the environment.

Dr Tom Oliver - School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading 13:00-14:00

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W82 Edible education: a creative and systems approach to bigger-than-self issues

Find out how anti-food waste organization ‘This is Rubbish’ uses performance and creative activities to introduce climate change and promote an active citizenship. Explore how the school garden (however small) can be used for teaching science and what this has to do with food waste. This session includes practical activities for participants to explore values thinking and how values can under pin teaching about bigger-than-self issues in order to motivate a real world interest in the subjects.

Poppy Flint - This is Rubbish www.thisisrubbish.org.uk

ESD

Post-16 & Skills

T96 Is that me? Teacher self-awareness

13:00-14:00

Teaching & learning

A visual tour of a major collection of animated screens to teach about reaction mechanisms, isomerism, resonance, inductive effects and almost every topic taught at ages 15-18 years. The collection was made for exams in the UK, Singapore, Norway and the International Baccalaureate.

Roger Frost - Roger Frost Organic Chemistry organic.rogerfrost.com

You are enthusiastic about science, and how students learn - so how exactly do you show this in lessons?

Based on evidence and ideas from workplace psychology, this session poses questions and provides some suggestions about ways to develop greater self-awareness of communication and behaviour when teaching.

David Shakespeare - Square 2 Learning www.square2learning.co.uk

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T98 Wonderful and useful animation for teaching organic chemistry

Creative technology

13:00-14:00

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W80 Origami Organelles

Come along and make your very own paper model of a mitochondrion! You will see the “powerhouse of the cell” in a whole new light. We will also have other Origami Organelle models on display.

Dr Dominic Delaney - Discovering DNA www.facebook.com/origamiorganelles @discoveringdna

Teaching & learning 13:00-14:00 Exhibition Marquee The Pearson

Teaching, Learning & Assessment Hub

W81 KS4 science for higher attainers

Join this workshop on how to stretch and challenge higher ability students to gain their full potential in the new Higher Tier GCSE exams.

Vincent Capaldi - Pearson

Curriculum & assessment 13:00-14:00

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S16 Meeting the mathematical demands in the new GCSE science exams

In this session we will explore the increased mathematical demands of the new GCSE science courses and consider effective ways to tackle these challenges for 7-9 grade, as well as 4-5 grade, students. Alessio will also introduce delegates to CollaboratEd’s proven methodology for developing problem solving skills, the TRIAL Model.

Alessio Bernardelli - CollaboratEd CollaboratEd1@gmail.com @Collaborat_Ed

Teaching & learning 13:00-14:00

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T212 Bringing authentic science into the classroom and the community

How can teachers access and use the work of scientists? Learned Societies and Universities offer e.g. online/printed material, practical activities, events. Some are developed on demand and showcased in journals. Scientists make themselves available in person/online. There are service learning and citizen science opportunities. An overview is provided with examples.

Dr Beatrix Fahnert SFHEA FRSB CsciTeach School of Biosciences, Cardiff University Teaching & learning 13:00-14:00

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W83 Biology practicals that work REPEATED

Looking for reliable biology practicals? We’ve got a lab full of ideas for you, with engaging and affordable

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practicals on a range of key curriculum topics. We’ll be troubleshooting old favourite practicals, and introducing new ones for GCSE and A level. Running all afternoon, so stay for 10 minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed!

Dan Jenkins & Bronwen Richards - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) www.saps.org.uk @SAPS_news Practical science 13:00-14:00

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T95 BEST evidence science teaching

The BEST project will use an evidence-informed approach to produce resources that will help teachers address some of the key challenges in teaching science 11-14. In this session we will share some of the research evidence and show how we are using it to inform the development of resources.

Judith Bennett & Mary Whitehouse - University of York Science Education Group (UYSEG) uyseg@york.ac.uk @UYSEG Teaching & learning 13:00-14:00

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T100 School farms - looking to the future

A discussion will be held concerning the future of agricultural, horticultural and environmental education in secondary schools, with the introduction of the SFNEA (School Farms network Educational Alliance) and CICs (Community Interest Companies).

Participants will also be able to take away a pack of support materials.

Geoff Carr - Chipping Campden School & School Farms Network Educational Alliance gcarr@ccsacademy.net

Vocational including careers

13:00-14:00

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W84 Teaching mixed ability

Preceding Ofsted’s Maintaining Curiosity report, our science department set about transforming their science curriculum. We wanted to bring science alive for all students. Hear about how we plan initial ideas, to how we ensure a love of science through engagement, differentiation, rigour and assessment.

Fergus Hegarty & Kelly Weaver - Walbottle Campus

Curriculum & assessment 13:00-15:00

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T99 Practical solutions: AQA combined science REPEATED

This two-hour session comprises an introduction and demonstration of the required practical activities described in our specification, followed by further activities specific to physics, chemistry and biology.

We turn practicals into lively, engaging lessons with clear aims and positive learning outcomes. All use apparatus and materials available in schools.

Primary

Elise Reece - AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Practical science 13:30-14:15

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T101 BATW: Making sense of stress in the wild

‘Stress’ is a fuzzy word that means different things to different people. We will explore what ‘stress’ means in an environmental context; how we measure it; and the difficulties in distinguishing ‘good’ from ‘bad’ stress.

This has important implications for monitoring and mitigation in global conservation and management.

Dr Kimberley Bennett - Abertay University/ The Physiological Society www.physoc.org www.abertay.ac.uk @ThePhySoc @AbertaySci

14:00-15:00

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W87 Linking science and literacy for improved student outcomes

Come explore strategies for linking science and literacy that support students’ abilities to read, write, and discuss in the context of science and inquirybased learning using fiction and non-fiction texts.

Hands-on examples of how science supports literacy and literacy supports science will be used.

Bill Badders - National Science Teachers’ Association, baddersb@roadrunner.com @baddersb

Practical science 14:00-15:00

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W92 Have they got it? REPEATED

All 14:00-15:00

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T213 Frontier Science: Touching the virtual world - 3D learning in a rich, cooperative, haptic environment

In life, we use our hands intuitively to manipulate objects in complex ways. When interacting with computers, we lose much of this natural ability and sensation. Through haptic technology and virtual reality, we can create a convincing illusion that virtual objects have properties such as hardness and weight, enabling more natural interaction. We are developing a haptic system for hands-on science education, starting with cell biology, to enable students to experiment with systems they cannot normally handle in real life. This project is motivated by reported benefits of multisensory learning and importance of 3D visualization in successful learning of science.

Dr Faustina Hwang - School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading 14:00-15:00

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W90 Creating opportunities for formative assessment during primary science inquiries

How can we begin to grasp what formative assessment looks like during primary and secondary science inquiries and how do we know when we are providing feedback that is formative? Assess Inquiry in Science, Technology, and Mathematics (ASSISTME) is an EU FP7 project that is focused on the development of assessment tools for inquiry.

In this session, we will use some of the inquiries that our participant primary and secondary schools engaged with as a context to share our research and professional development findings that are helping us to understand the learning environment that fosters inquiry and the characteristics of formative assessment arising out of this.

Dr Natasha Serret & Dr Catarina Correia - King’s College, London assistme.ku.dk

Teaching & learning

We will share work done by a group of ASE members to break down the national curriculum statements into clear descriptors and develop short, fun activities for teachers to use with small groups of children where they just want to check ‘have they got it?’

Get the related ASE book: Snap Science Jane Turner - Collins Education j.turner@herts.ac.uk @PSQMTurner

Curriculum & assessment

14:00-15:00

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W94 EXPLORE: better science

Introducing an EXPLORE phase within a learning sequence has proved effective in improving outcomes for learners, as they work scientifically.

Nicola Beverley - Nicola Beverley Consultancy/ ASE Primary Committee & Su Martin - Brookhill Leys Primary School nicbev@live.co.uk @NicolaBeverley1

Curriculum & assessment 14:00-15:00

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T204 Primary science homework: a pencil-free approach Homework is a controversial issue, not just among teachers but pupils and parents too. In this session, research into the ‘lived experience’ of setting and doing homework is explored, the distinctive nature of learning in science is discussed and the implications for engaging children in scientific learning at home are considered.

Colin Forster - University of Gloucestershire cforster@glos.ac.uk

Teaching & learning 14:00-15:00

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W85 Is Darwin the missing link?

A practical workshop which explores how the scientists named in the national curriculum could be used to teach the real-life nature of working scientifically.

Alex Sinclair - St Mary’s University

Practical science

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W88 Earth Science: Active Earth – living fossil

Try a series of hands-on activities aimed at upper primary pupils, to explore how organisms inherit their characteristics and become fossilized before investigating a range of landscape-forming and potentially hazardous Earth processes - in a practical, enquiry-based way. The range of interactive practical activities not only help you to develop your own understanding of the KS2 Earth science content – but involve you in off-the-shelf activities that you could easily use in your classroom next week.

Chris King - ESTA www.earthscienceeducation.com

14:00-15:00

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W86 CLEAPSS practical hub workshop REPEATED

A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and make equipment to take back to school.

Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

Practical science 14:00-15:00

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W93 Biology practicals that work REPEATED

15:00-16:00

Looking at resources and support that can help you develop your science team, including experienced teachers, technicians and those members of your team who are just starting out.

Becca Knowles - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk @knowles_becca

Professional learning journey

Looking for reliable biology practicals? We’ve got a lab full of ideas for you, with engaging and affordable practicals on a range of key curriculum topics. We’ll be troubleshooting old favourite practicals, and introducing new ones for GCSE and A level. Stay for 10 minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed!

Dan Jenkins & Bronwen Richards - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) www.saps.org.uk @SAPS_news

15:00-16:00

Professor Danielle George begins a second year as ASE President. Join her for a stimulating view on contemporary science.

Professor Danielle George is part of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Professor Danielle George - University of Manchester

14:15 -15:00

Practical science

14:00-15:00

15:00-15:45

Practical Science

All 14:00-15:00

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S13 ASE President’s address

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D02 Science fun for children with SEND

Practical and fun ways to engage children with SEND with science learning, inside and outside of school.

Dr Sarah Bearchell & Dr Laura Hobbs - Science from the Start/ Lancaster University www.sciencefromthestart.wordpress.com www.bearchell.co.uk @SarahBearchell

Practical science

11-19 14:00-15:00

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Hands-on workshop with activities to study about electrostatics. With an innovative, hand-held electrostatic generator, continuous static electricity generation is possible even in very humid weather.

Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com

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T103 BATW: New horizons in stem cell research

Research into stem cell treatment has made headlines in recent years, often dubbed the ‘miracle’ cure to life-changing diseases. This talk discusses the exciting new pathways into cell therapies, and the resultant life-changing regenerative medicines that can be produced. With the use of embryonic stem cells high on the ethical and political agendas of many countries, this session will also explore the innovative alternatives to embryonic stem cell therapies.

Dr Julie Holder - Roslin Cell Sciences www.abpischools.org.uk @ABPI_UK Knights/AMS LT135 Map 53

T108 BATW: Plant disease - the human story

From Ancient Roman to the Irish Potato Famine, this talk is a lively scientific insight into the human story behind plant disease. Perfect for those teaching the new ‘plant disease’ topic at GCSE, this talk will include free GCSE teaching resources to take away.

Professor Gary Foster - University of Bristol.

Supported by SAPS. www.saps.org.uk @SAPS_news 15:00-16:00

W89 Hands-on static electricity REPEATED

Practical science

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S14 CERG: Inclusive practice, how far has science education come since the Warnock report?

The lecture will look at the extent to which the notion of inclusive practice, with specific reference to provision for SEND but also at social inclusion more widely, has impacted upon science teaching, and explore some of the barriers which continue to prevail in science education.

Dr Jane Essex - CERG (Chemistry Education Research Group)

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T113 Developing your science team

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W99 GCSE skills and data logging REPEATED

Data logging is in the new specifications and skills assessment. Explore how to integrate data logging into the practical assessment. BYOD is encouraged, bring your iPad, Android or WiFi-enabled PC preloaded with EasySense data logging software free from www.data-havest.co.uk or relevant app store.

Workshop PCs are also available.

Barry Hawkins & Iain Davison - Data Harvest Sales@data-harvest.co.uk

15:00-16:00

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T105 OneNote in science practicals

This workshop will explore how recent developments in Microsoft OneNote, can facilitate the development of practical skills in science classes. It considers its value as a basis of an e-portfolio.

Neil Ingram - Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol neil.ingram@bristol.ac.uk #OneNoteEDU

Practical science 15:00-16:00

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W97 We think everyone should be able to solder!

Electrical and electronic circuits ought to be properly joined up! The session will have two distinct parts.

1. A review of available kits for STEM Clubs. 2. An opportunity to develop your soldering repair skills using a range of simple components.

David Ward - Greater Manchester STEM Centre

Practical science 15:00-16:00

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W101 CLEAPSS practical hub workshop REPEATED

A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and make equipment to take back to school.

Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS

Practical Science

Action research

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Working to support science teachers www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science

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Friday 6 January: Start times 15:00 & 15:15 11-19 15:00-16:00

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W102 Hands-on static electricity REPEATED

Hands-on activities to study about electrostatics.

With an innovative, hand-held electrostatic generator, continuous static electricity generation is possible even in very humid weather.

Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com

Practical science 15:00-16:00

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T111 Pinch points: planned intervention in science education REPEATED

Explore how Pinch Points and Check Points can be used to identify the type of misunderstanding and offer appropriate, timely intervention strategies.

Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt - Oxford University Press www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience

Curriculum & assessment

15:00-16:00

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T112 Engage all abilities at KS4 REPEATED

As Core and Additional Science GCSEs are replaced with double award Combined Science, many teachers are concerned about the impact on lessable students at KS4. This workshop considers the needs of students of all abilities, and offers a range of curriculum pathways using GCSE and Entry Level qualifications in the sciences.

Ann Wolstenholme - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

Curriculum & assessment 15:00-16:00

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W100 Biology practicals that work REPEATED

Looking for reliable biology practicals? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals on a range of key curriculum topics. We’ll be troubleshooting old favourite practicals, and introducing new ones for GCSE and A level. Running all afternoon so stay for 10 minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed!

Dan Jenkins & Bronwen Richards - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) www.saps.org.uk @SAPS_news

Practical science 15:00-16:00

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T114 Improving gender balance in physics

Increase the numbers of girls taking physics A level through activities that help students develop their science identity, whole school equality work and inclusive teaching techniques.

Jessica Rowson - Institute of Physics jessica.rowson@iop.org @takeonphysics; @rowsonjessica

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T104 Setting up real research in schools

In March 2016 Boroughbridge High School and funNY science set up the York and N Yorks Microbiology STEM Hub with Wellcome Trust funding. We will give students in 10 rural/coastal schools the chance to carry out real novel scientific research, finding out what real scientists do. Find out how we’re doing!

Colin Inglis - Boroughbridge High School & Terry Kirk - North Yorkshire Microbiology Research in Schools Hub cinglis@boroughbridgehigh.com @funNY_science

Practical science 15:00-16:00

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T106 Frontier Science: Inspired by nature - using weak bonds to make new materials

This talk will describe how chemists are now able to mimic nature and use weak non-covalent interactions to generate new polymeric materials that are dynamic and able to heal themselves when subject to damage. Simple chemistries have been used to make short polymer chains that feature ‘sticky’ yet reversible chain ends and these allow infinite networks to form thus generating robust rubbery materials. These materials have been found to be biocompatible and also adhesive in nature leading to the next generation of surface coatings such as healable wound dressings or drug delivery systems.

Professor Wayne Hayes - Department of Chemistry, University of Reading 15:00-16:00

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T107 Engaging with outreach: funding opportunities for schools The Biochemical Society offers Scientific Outreach Grants of up to £1,000 to support outreach activities communicating the excitement of the molecular biosciences. Many of these activities take place with school children, either at events, after school clubs or in schools themselves. Find out about the types of funding available from the Learned Societies, and hear from a previous Scientific Outreach Grant awardee.

Take away information about the grants, as well as careers resources and Biochemical Society freebies.

Biochemical Society www.biochemistry.org @biochemsoc

Teaching & learning

15:00-16:30

classroom worksheets, and guides to organize solar design challenges.

David Garlovsky - Solar-Active www.solar-active.com @solar_active

Practical science 15:00-16:00

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W95 A lifelong impact in 1 hour with PS REPEATED

Making a lifelong impact on children of 4-12 years (their parents and teachers)? In just a few hours? Hardly without guidance of adults? We reveal the secrets.

Leave with SimpleScience ideas that work. Share the experience of 30 years with 2 million children.

Bert Nagel - SimpleScience leraar24/ontdekhoek bertnagel123@hotmail.com

Practical science

15:00-16:00

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T109 Learning counter-intuitive concepts

Children’s ability to understand counter-intuitive concepts in science and maths is often limited by their ability to inhibit either direct perceptual evidence or pre-existing beliefs. This session will, using evidence from educational neuroscience examine why this is so and explore how to address these challenges. It will also explain how you might get involved with the UnLocke Project led by the Centre for Educational Neuroscience, London in partnership with Learnus.

Professor Andy Tolmie - UCL Institute of Education unlocke.org @UnLockeCEN

Action research 15:15-16:15

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T79 It’s not just about the knowledge!

In this session you will receive practical advice and support materials aimed at helping teachers and children to embed the skills of working scientifically in every science lesson. Sharing an approach from EYFS to KS2 and beyond will ensure that small changes have a great impact on the way primary science is planned, taught and assessed in your school.

Nicky Waller - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), University of York www.ciec.org.uk ciec@york.ac.uk @ciecyork

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W96 Develop scientific enquiry skills

Design and construct car/boat with Solar-Active flexible solar cell with significant output on dull days.

Use our problem solving approach to raise attainment in STEM subjects to develop students’ scientific enquiry skills, sustainability targets, and crosscurricular work. Free CD and memory stick with

During this workshop we will explore the free Working Scientifically focused assessment resources from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project which include plans, examples and new CPD moderation activities.

Sarah Earle - Bath Spa Institute for Education s.earle@bathspa.ac.uk @PriSciEarle

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Friday 6 January: Start times 15:15, 15:30, 15:45 & 16:00 Primary 15:15-16:15

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W104 Exploring chemistry in SEND schools

Dr Sarah Bearchell has been working with John Watson School to develop a set of six free chemistry lessons to engage a wide range of pupils with SEND. Come and test the practicals and discuss their classroom use with Karen Fourie, the key teacher in the project. Funded by The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Dr Sarah Bearchell, John Watson School sarah@ bearchell.co.uk @SarahBearchell

Practical science

16:00-17:00

With new courses at both KS3 and GCSE, departments are looking to develop provision from 11-16, planning for progression in both concept and process. Explore what this looks like in practice and how a team can develop such a course. Sponsored by Collins Education.

Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting www.edmundwalsh.co.uk @cornwallscied

Curriculum & assessment 16:00-17:00

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T115 Drama scripts inspiring scientific enquiry How can scientific drama scripts prompt children to pose questions and develop opportunities for scientific enquiry? A recent research project investigates the possibilities.

David Allen - University of Hertfordshire/ ASE Primary Committee d.allen21@herts.ac.uk

Teaching & learning 15:15-16:15

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W105 Rocks & fossils with Lottie Fossil Hunter doll

The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is home to some of the most spectacular geology and varied coastal landforms and landscapes in the world. Join us with Lottie the Fossil Hunter doll as she explores the incredible stories of rocks and fossils on the Jurassic Coast.

Dr Anjana Khatwa Ford - Jurassic Coast World Heritage Team www.jurassiccoast.org @jurassicg1rl

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T118 Developing a five-year plan for science

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W108 Earth Science: Investigating Earth’s structure

Try a series of hands-on demonstrations and activities to highlight key aspects of the structure of the Earth and the evidence we have for this structure. The practical activities address common misconceptions about the state (solid/liquid) of the Earth’s layers and about the thickness of the crust and the Earth’s dimensions. They will not only consolidate your own understanding - but involve you in ‘off the shelf’ activities ready to use in your teaching next week.

Chris King - ESTA www.earthscienceeducation.com

Practical science

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T121 Roots, eats, soils and leaves REPEATED

Microbiology practicals that demonstrate a diversity of activities in nature using selective and enrichment culture methods and microscopy in a straightforward, safe and stimulating manner.

Dr John Grainger - Microbiology in Schools Advisory Committee (MiSAC) microbe@misac.org.uk

Practical science

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W106 The new BTEC Tech Award in STEM

Hear about the new BTEC level 2 STEM Technical Award which gives students an opportunity to study STEM subjects and counts in performance tables from 2019.

Dr Elena Softley - Pearson

Curriculum & assessment 15:45-16:30

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T124 Particle Zoo and Feynman diagrams

The classification of elementary particles will be reviewed, including the concepts of baryon, hadron, meson, strangeness and the quark model. The theory of Feynman diagrams and their usage for A level particle physics will be revisited, with particular focus on propagators and virtual particles.

Cristina Lazzeroni - University of Birmingham c.lazzeroni@bham.ac.uk

Action research 16:00-17:00

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T116 BATW: Biodiversity and tropical agriculture

You may think that we’ve discovered all there is to know about the diversity of life on Earth - that could not be more wrong! This talk will discuss how organisms are discovered and described, a process that is critical in understanding and protecting the natural world.

Dr Edgar Turner - University of Cambridge/ The Linnean Society of London @linneanlearning

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W163 Clean energy for smart schools

Meet the Prometeruse project and the science activities it coordinates to help teenagers across Europe address climate change. We will explain how to get involved, present our peer-reviewed resources, and try out some of the games that are being rolled out right now in classrooms from Barcelona to Berlin.

Dr Benedict O’Donnell - Prometeruse prometeruse.org

16:00-17:00

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W109 Cards for AS/A2 organic chemistry

Organic chemistry is a difficult area for many A level students. Familiarity with the nomenclature and representations of structures are key to progress.

Come to try a variety of card activities that can be used in different ways to enhance learning as well as being fun.

Hazel Shirley - Nonsuch High School (retired August 2016) hazel.shirley@btinternet.com

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T183 Frontier Science: Kites, crows and calories

Every garden is an individual fragment of a larger whole, an urban ecosystem structured by the tastes and choices of millions of home owners. How do we choose to interact with nature, and what are the effects on wildlife? Today we will explore just one element, considering the ecological consequences of our spending almost £250M per year on food for garden birds. This is an enormous ecological perturbation, an unintended experiment, taking place in every other garden in the country. Do birds benefit?

What happens to other species? Can we do it better?

Professor Mark Fellowes - School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading 16:00-17:00

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T120 “I’m reading science for the fun of it”

Promoting ‘Reading for Pleasure’ is a priority in our schools - but what about promoting ‘Science Reading for Pleasure’? This session offers some interesting ideas.

Ruth Jarman - Queen’s University Belfast r.jarman@qub.ac.uk

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W107 ASE TeachMeet

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Do you have a top classroom tip to share? Or do you want to find out what works for other teachers?

This informal session gives you the chance to share effective practice.

This session is also available, free of charge, to nonconference delegates.

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Friday 6 January: Start times 16:00 & 16:30 Primary

All 16:00-18:00

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S17 Talking science debate: The benefits of, and barriers to, incorporating practical independent research projects into the curriculum Professor David Read (University of Southampton) chairs this lively debate which explores ‘The benefits of, and barriers to, incorporating practical independent research projects into the curriculum’. Hosted by the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society, the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Wellcome Trust. Come along, join in with the debate and enjoy a glass of wine. www.iop.org/education www.royalsociety.org www.rsb.org.uk/education www.rsc.org www.wellcome.ac.uk/education

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Primary 16:30-17:30

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W112 Planning for impact

A practical session to plan for meaningful and sustainable change in primary science leadership focussing on the issues you have in your own school.

Jane Turner - Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) psqm@herts.ac.uk @PSQM_HQ

Action research 16:30-17:30

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W113 Using The Crunch Kit for assessment

This workshop will enable primary teachers to use the activities and resources in The Crunch Kit to assess pupils’ learning, especially in working scientifically.

Louise Stubberfield - Wellcome Trust thecrunch.wellcome.ac.uk @WTeducation

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T125 Becoming an effective subject leader

The primary science subject leader survival guide written by members of the primary science community gives advice and guidance to subject leaders of all levels of experience.

Lois Kelly & Liz Lawrence kellyconsultingandtraining@gmail.com

Professional Learning Journey 16:30-17:30

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W166 Creating the next generation of Citizen Scientists

Looking for ways to inspire your students, empowering them to value their local nature whilst being part of global research projects? Want help making the connection between local and global issues? Look no further…. Earthwatch is developing new and exciting Citizen Science projects – uncovering the secret life of earthworms, unlocking the chemistry of fresh water, what can tea bags tell us about the world beneath our feet…. All provide opportunities for your students to become the Citizen Scientists of the future and you can help support and encourage their fascination and interest in the world of science and research. Come along and find out about practical research projects you can do with your students, the resources which support them and the ways these projects can help develop their global perspectives.

Lucy Goodman & Carolynn Helps - Earthwatch eu.earthwatch.org/education

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ASE’s for life not just the Conference...

With in-house and specialist journals, online resources, regional events and much more, ASE is here to support science education throughout each year.

If you are not already a member, join at the Annual Conference to make sure you carry on your New Year CPD. You will then be able to still connect with the expert ASE committees for advice and support once you are back in your school or college.

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W114 CREST Star primary investigations

This hands-on workshop will include new additions to our primary programme, and give you the chance to try new activities and resources.

Maria Rossini, Alex Blatherwick & Katie Leeper British Science Association www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest-star @crest_star

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W91 Science with picture books?

Our workshop aims to understand which fictional books to choose and how to design learning situations rooted on their plot, in primary science education. Teachers will be invited to explore different kind of storybooks, to read different realistic-fiction books and to test learning situations based on these books.

Catherine Bruguiere & Dr Sue Dale Tunnicliffe University College London c.bruguiere@ucl.ac.uk

This workshop will promote a primary STEM approach but emphasise that whilst this subject link may be obvious it is underestimated. Effective links between mathematics and science strengthen both subjects. The session will include a short theoretical background and a series of practical, hands-on examples.

Alan Cross - Manchester Institute of Education & Alison Borthwick - Norfolk County Council alan.cross@manchester.ac.uk

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GAME CHANGER

Awarded Nobel Prize for work on radioactivity

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Samuel Johnson, writer

We define a game changer as ‘an individual, event or product which results in a significant shift in how people behave or what’s possible.’ And there’s no reason this couldn’t apply to you. With seminars, product showcases and demos from our own education industry’s game changers (combined with your passion and can-do attitude) Bett will set you up to make your mark. We’ll be sharing how to best put STEAM into everyday practice and help you prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s working world.

Join our STEAM revolution at Bett 2017 and change the game (one molecule at a time).

Register at www.bettshow.com/ASE

59th London International Youth Science Forum

26th July - 9th August 2017 500 of the world’s leading science students aged 16-21yrs old Over 65 countries represented Two week residential event at Imperial College London Lectures and demonstrations from leading scientists Site visits to world class research institutions, organisations and universities Active social and cultural programme

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Saturday 7 January: Start times 09:30 & 10:00 All 09:30-10:00

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D07 AQA & CLEAPSS Practical Hub networking

Join us for coffee and networking in the AQA Practical Hub. AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Practical science 09:30-10:30

S19 ASE AGM

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Join the Trustees and Shaun Reason, Chief Executive, to hear about ASE’s work in 2016 and discuss the plans for 2017.

ASE @TheASE 09:30-10:30

W116 New researchers

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Researching your own classroom practice: getting started.

Deb McGregor - ASE Research Group

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W120 Meet the A level PAGs REPEATED

A hands-on practical workshop for all A level biology, chemistry and physics teachers, trying out some suggested OCR activities. The workshop will include time for discussing the embedding of practical into your scheme of work, and maximizing the teaching and learning opportunities of practical work.

David Paterson, Katherine Hands-Taylor & Neil Wade OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

Practical science

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T177 Moderating science assessments

The exemplification materials produced by the Plan London Assessment Network, will be shared. Samples are available for each year group to demonstrate working at age related expectations. Additional support materials will be provided to support teachers and subject leaders to use them effectively in school for planning, assessment and moderation.

Naomi Hiscock - Primary Science Education Consultancy

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W160 Starting out with practical work

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W117 Teaching very young scientists: enhancing scientific learning in EYFS

We foster young children’s curiosity by providing them with interesting and exciting science activities that engage and stimulate a sense of wonder. This session aims to provide ideas and activities that can be used in early years setting to develop the “Understanding of the World” area of the foundation stage curriculum.

Debbie Eccles - Primarily Science primarilyscience@googlemail.com

Collaboration (CIEC), University of York www.ciec.org.uk ciec@york.ac.uk @ciecyork

Practical science 09:30-10:30

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W121 Primary iPad data logging (1)

A workshop exploring how iPads and Android devices can link to data loggers. We will concentrate on connecting loggers and sharing data; lesson ideas are in part (2). Bring a tablet or PC pre-loaded with EasySense (free from www.data-havest.co.uk or app store). Workshop PCs are also available.

Barry Hawkins & Iain Davison - Data Harvest Sales@data-harvest.co.uk

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T126 Tinker tailor robot Pi - pedagogical approaches to primary engineering Interested in finding out how 12 schools have been integrating engineering Habits of Mind into the primary and KS3 curriculum.? This research and curriculum development project explores the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of engineering in school classrooms today.

Dr Jon Chippindall - University of Manchester & Shane Nolan - Christ the King Primary School jonathan.chippindall@manchester.ac.uk @UoMSEERIH

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The team at CCCU have recently published the third edition of the highly successful ‘Primary science: a practical guide’ (Sage). This session will showcase some of the approaches including drama, science from stories, assessment without levels, and the role of outside learning, and will show how to incorporate all these elements within an engaging learning experience.

Hellen Ward - Canterbury Christ Church University

Practical science 09:30-10:30

The Vertically Integrated Project: STEM Education & Public Engagement exemplifies interdisciplinary approaches to learning within enhanced communities of inquiry. Witness the attainment of pupils and inspirational school staff within the study. A project of great interest to all in science education - especially to those teaching in areas of socio-economic challenge.

Robert Collins - University of Strathclyde r.collins@strath.ac.uk

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STEM is increasing its presence in primary schools, but many still don’t know what it is or why schools should get involved. We will explore these issues, outlining the why, where and how, using real curriculum-linked practical examples (and many more to take away with you), research findings, and debate during the session.

Joy Parvin - Centre for Industry Education

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T179 Success at GCSE: A five-year joined-up approach REPEATED

Logical, linear and comprehensively supported, AQA science is accessible to all. Find out how our curriculum and resources help you introduce science skills and concepts early, building naturally to more complex ideas and approaches, while assessing progress at every stage.

Stella Paes - AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

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W119 Why do STEM in primary schools?

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T182 Science with confidence - being & becoming a VIP scientist

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W157 Primary Science: A practical approach

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effective approaches designed to help children learn about science in a practical way.

Karen Brunyee - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk @STEMLearningUK

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T181 Strengthening assessment for learning through a MOOC

This session builds on the Futurelearn AfLg MOOC, developed by Chris Harrison and Dylan Wiliam, which ran for 6 weeks from 31 November 2016. This session will provide opportunity for those who have done the AfL MOOC to come along and share their experiences and to think about What Next!

Chris Harrison - King’s College London @ASEchairChris

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Saturday 7 January: Start times 10:00, 10:30 & 11:00 All 10:00-11:00

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T119 Frontier Science: Teenage kicks - puberty and health in medieval England

Adolescence spans a period of sexual maturation (puberty) and the physical and psychological transition to adulthood. Adverse conditions such as poor nutrition, exposure to pollutants, extreme physical exertion, psychological stress, or chronic illness can alter the tempo of puberty, delaying menarche in girls. Recent research at Reading devised a new method to trace puberty in human skeletal remains. Analysis of over 900 medieval teenagers revealed that, while children were entering the growth spurt as the same time as their modern peers, their lifestyles, exposure to infection and environment severely delayed the time it took to complete their maturation.

Dr Mary Lewis - Department of Archaeology, University of Reading

Post-16 & Skills 10:00-11:00

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W124 Biology CPAC – best practice REPEATED

How Common Practical Assessment Competencies (CPAC) can be assessed both within required and non-required practical work for biology. Come along and find out how schools and colleges are managing this direct assessment and what we consider to be some of the best practice seen by biology teachers so far.

Louise Norbury - Priestly College & Gaynor Frost Lincoln Minster School www.aqa.org.uk/science

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This session will discuss a PhD project in which an assessment tool and teaching intervention has been developed and trialled with Yr 6 children.

Jennifer McGowan-Smyth - University of Oxford

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W123 Why you’ll never catch smallpox

Transport your pupils back to a time when smallpox stalked the world and introduce them to Dr Jenner, James Phipps, and the experiment that has probably saved their lives.

ASE & Wellcome Trust www.schoolscience.co.uk/ whyyoullnevercatchsmallpox

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AQA supports great practical work. Practicals should be an engaging learning experience - find out how to use our practical handbook and other resources to plan and deliver your day-to-day lessons so that your students have a rich practical experience that fulfils the requirements of our GCSEs. Elise Reece - AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

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W170 Turbo charge hands-on science projects with BBC Microbit REPEATED

Science projects like AirTrains, Combination Safes or Vector Anemometers, updated with electronic control using one of the million simple-to-use credit-cardsize BBC Microbit computers supplied free to schools.

Molecular Mass Meters which work with a BBC Microbit will be available - free.

Professor Neil A. Downie - Air Products www.saturday-science.co.uk www.airproducts.com

Creative technology 10:00-11:00

GCSE and A level biology students now need to know about genomics and its importance. Come along to find out about teaching approaches and resources.

Alistair Moore - University of York Science Education Group & Francesca Gale - Wellcome Genome Campus Public Engagement www.uyseg.org @amUYSEG

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W126 Energy choices - how can we go?

Engaging ways to look at renewable and nonrenewable energy sources within the context of ecosystems and atmospheric science, from everyday living to envisioning the future.

Deirdre Raffan & Ann MacGarry - Centre for Alternative Technology learning.cat.org.uk

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W127 Dark Matter - Modern physics for GCSE and A level Using a models-based perspective for science, teachers will learn how to use hands-on activities to help students explore uniform circular motion and universal gravitation can be used to detect Dark Matter. This workshop will use a collaborative approach featuring leading members of Perimeter Institute’s International Teacher Network based out of the UK. James De Winter & Alan Denton - Perimeter Institute www.perimeterinstitute.ca @Perimeter

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W128 Extending senses using tactile diagrams

An interactive session to explore how sighted and visually impaired learners (and teachers) can extend their knowledge through tactile diagrams. Be prepared to be energized and surprised.

John Oversby oversby61@gmail.com

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T186 The revised Edexcel IGCSEs REPEATED Carrington 101 Map 135

T185 Numeracy and literacy in GCSE sciences

The new GCSE science courses will require a wide range of mathematical skills and the ability to produce a range of written outcomes. This workshop will present and explore a range of practical strategies to develop students’ capacity in numeracy and literacy. Sponsored by Collins Education.

Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting www.edmundwalsh.co.uk @cornwallscied

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T180 Teaching evolution at primary school

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W125 Biotech basics – DNA electrophoresis

Try our exciting and super-quick DNA experiments!

You will solve a crime using electrophoresis in just 20 minutes. Safe to use in the classroom, affordable and made in the UK. Dr Dominic Delaney - Discovering DNA www.discoveringdna.com @OrigamiCells

Come and hear about the revised content, structure and assessments of Edexcel’s IGCSEs and the support available.

Damian Riddle - Pearson

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T190 Frontier Science: My genome and me

Following the sequencing of the human genome, there has been an explosion of information and technology allowing us all to peer inside our genomes. This has the potential to change the way we look at ourselves, how we understand human health and, in the longer term, the possibility of engineering humanity. In this talk I will cover the background to the human genome project and explain some of the techniques used to extract information from DNA, as well as developing into

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examples (both good and bad) of how this information can be applied and misapplied.

Dr Patrick Lewis - Department of Pharmacy (SCFP), University of Reading 11:00-12:00

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S20 Easy, high-impact demonstrations

Big impact demonstrations don’t have to be difficult, or even expensive. In this talk Neil Monteiro illustrates some of the most impressive demos that are still easy to do, with presentation ideas and techniques to make them even more effective.

Neil Monteiro www.neilmonteiro.com

Practical science 11:00-12:00

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S26 Science education and inspiration at The Eden Project

The Eden Project is committed to growing a public understanding of the natural world and building science capital by rediscovering pleasure and joy in the natural world.

Mike has worked with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, the National Tropical Botanical Garden, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Florida International University, with extensive field work and consulting experience in the Caribbean, Sub Saharan Africa and the Middle East.

Mike currently serves on the board of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund and the US board of Botanic Gardens Conservation International and is an Executive Director at The Eden Project with responsibility for Eden’s horticulture, science and professional training. His role there includes responsibility for Eden’s dynamic horticultural exhibits and their collaboration with universities and other research institutions.

Dr Mike Maunder - Executive Director: Life Sciences, Eden Project www.edenproject.com/learn ESD 11:00-12:00

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W130 Sharing research journeys

This poster presentation sessions gives you the chance to hear from science educators’ own research.

Deb McGregor - ASE Research Group p0076667@brookes.ac.uk

Action research 11:00-12:30

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W129 Student personalities: the enneagram

The enneagram has been used since the 1960’s as an effective tool for building working relationships. Its 9 personalities are coping strategies to deal with fear, anger, and feelings of inadequacy.

Jane Still - Compassionate Learning & Dr Neil Ingram - University of Bristol www.compassionatelearning.org @JaneStill2

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T189 Improve your biology exam prep

A discussion workshop for all A level biology teachers, looking at teaching, learning and assessment with linear qualifications. This session will include lessons learnt from the first OCR AS series, and plenty of opportunity to share good ideas with other teachers.

Katherine Hands-Taylor - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

Curriculum & assessment 11:00-12:00

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W131 Chemistry CPAC – best practice REPEATED

How Common Practical Assessment Competencies (CPAC) can be assessed both within required and non-required practical work for chemistry. Come along and find out how schools and colleges are managing this direct assessment and what we consider to be some of the best practice seen by chemistry teachers so far.

Simon Cooke - King Edward VII School & Tom Matthew - Lancaster Royal Grammar School www.aqa.org.uk/science

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W133 Keeping on top of topical science

The principles of Topical Science underlie most science curriculums and ensure the science we teach is relevant. This is essential for engaging and inspiring the scientists, engineers and inventors of the future.

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D08 Astrophysics teaching drop-in

Drop in to discuss any topic: concepts, resources and examinations. Collect free resources to support examined material. Try out and discuss laboratory experiments on spectra, blackbody radiation and the Doppler Effect. Explore computer simulations and consider the pros and cons of real and robotic telescopes. Learn about the Astrophysics Olympiad.

Alan Pickwick - Association for Astronomy Education alan_c_pickwick@btinternet.com

Practical science

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W118 Science from the farm

A practical session exploring why, where and how food and farming can be used as the theme for a term’s science lessons.

Debbie Hicks - Farming and Countryside Education (FACE) debbie@face-online.org.uk @FACEonline

Practical science 11:00-12:00

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T187 Parents as partners

This session will explore the benefits of working with families to increase children’s engagement and learning in science in the short term. It will also consider the longer term potential of working with families to increase children’s ‘science capital’. Science capital is the perception that science is relevant to children’s daily lives and the understanding it is an achievable and worthwhile career aspiration. The session will include some simple, inexpensive, practical investigations that can carried out during family science events or at home.

Jane Winter - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration, University of York (CIEC) www.ciec.org.uk ciec@york.ac.uk @ciecyork

Teaching & learning 11:00-12:00

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W144 Working scientifically to deliver the curriculum A wide variety of exciting, practical activities which help deliver this aspect of the curriculum. They are straightforward to deliver and use easily-sourced materials and equipment.

Martin Wesley - Sphere Science Ltd www.spherescience.co.uk

Practical science

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T188 What makes an effective primary science leader?

What qualities and actions allow someone to be an effective primary science leader? How can you be impactful across all science teaching across your school? This workshop will support you in reflecting on the role. We will also highlight what support is out there for current, or aspiring, science leaders.

Jane Turner - Primary Science Quality Mark, University of Hertfordshire & Marc Neesam - Royal Society of Chemistry www.rsc.org and www.psqm.org.uk @RoySocChem

Teaching & learning 11:00-12:00

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W132 Using data logging for KS1 & KS2 REPEATED

The session will allow teachers the chance to use data logging equipment and software that can be used in the KS1/2 classroom. You will be able to use some to prepare lesson plans and even devise your own short project so that you can become comfortable with this equipment. Research evidence will be provided to show how this type of handson practical work will enhance children’s science knowledge and skills.

Maggie Morrissey - Technology To Teach Limited www.technologytoteach.co.uk @technologytotea Creative technology 11:00-13:00 Chemistry Lab G Map 6

D09 Earth Science: Working with rocks and fossils

Visit the demonstration ESTA Primary Workshop, laid out for you to see and sample a wide range of Earth science-related activities. These include: sorting minerals; rock identification at different levels with the ESTA kit of 15 rocks; testing rock porosity; making your own well; the formation of fossils; their place in the evidence of evolution.

ESTA Primary Committee www.earthscienceeducation.com

Practical science 12:00-13:00

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S21 Margaret Collis lecture: Tim Peake’s mission to deliver science in schools Jeremy Curtis, Head of Education and Skills at the UK Space Agency, will talk about Tim Peake’s Principia mission to the ISS, the education programme that Tim supported and the continuing activities that teachers can get involved in.

Jeremy Curtis - European Space Agency

12:00-13:00

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T197 Debugging and de-mystifying research: support in how to engage with research.

Interested in what research has to say? There is lots of great educational research which reaches teachers and schools by a range of routes. What is key is that we are confident in how we might use messages and ideas from this research to inform how we teach and how we help youngsters learn science. Chris will look through some of the research that is dominating what is informing schools, such as Hattie’s effect size comparison or Dweck’s Growth Mindsets, to begin to understand how these might inform or be misinterpreted in the way the ideas get used in schools. Come along and explore what research can and cannot do for you!!!

Chris Harrison - King’s College London www.kcl.ac.uk @ASEchairChris

Action research 12:00-13:00

Curriculum & assessment 12:00-13:00

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T195 Nature physics: birds, beetles and bubbles

First a look at how birdsong can be used as a stimulating and engaging way to teach sound and waves at primary and secondary level (free teaching pack available). Then a look at as many places where brilliant physics exists in the natural world as you can fit in 20 minutes.

James de Winter - Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge www.physicsandbirdsong.co.uk Teaching & learning 12:00-13:00

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T193 Frontier Science: Personal care products and breast cancer This lecture will review the potential for environmental compounds with oestrogenic and/ or genotoxic activity to contribute to breast cancer development. Such compounds may originate from indoor or outdoor environments or from diet, but may also enter the human breast through use of personal care products, notably those applied to the underarm region where more than 50% of breast cancers are known to start. Evidence will be reviewed for the potential for combinations of low doses of chemicals (such as parabens and aluminium salts) to act over the long term to enable the hallmarks of cancer to develop in breast cells.

Professor Philippa Darbre - School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading 12:00-13:30

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Dr Milan Stojkovic - Evangelical Middle School, Hochkirch, Germany www.evmsh.de

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W139 ASE writers’ workshop

An opportunity for delegates to hear more about how to write for ASE and possibly to pursue a future career in writing about science education.

Presenters include the Editors (or Editorial Board members) of the five ASE journals and also members of the ASE Publications Specialist Group. Plenary and group sessions.

ASE Publications Committee janehanrott@ase.org.uk @TheASE

Virtual reality is a worldwide phenomenon, but how can you use it in your lessons? Discover the power of virtual technologies in the classroom – how it can support teachers and empower learners by connecting the curriculum to the real world.

Mark Ellis - Twig World www.twig-world.com

Creative technology

11-19 12:00-13:00

This session describes a project that has been exploring the complex and dynamic processes involved in the development of knowledge for science teaching.

Jon James - University of Bristol Jon.James@bristol.ac.uk

Action research 12:00-13:00

This session reveals how a five year assessment model can be used to assess, track and intervene using the Big Ideas from AQA’s KS3 and KS3 specifications.

Andrew Chandler-Grevatt - Oxford University Press www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience

Curriculum & assessment

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T198 Science can be fun

Humour, Murphy’s Law and Serendipity effect.

Explore the funny side of the natural sciences as well

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T196 Five-year assessment for AQA KS3 and GCSE REPEATED

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T192 The development of knowledge for teaching science

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T199 Achieving race equality in nature

56% of BAME children visit parks once-a-week compared to 77% of children from higher income

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Saturday 7 January: Start times 12:00, 12:30 & 13:00 11-19 households. 17% never visit. Findings highlight that BAME children have unequal access to nature, impacting on health. Discussing Race Equality in Nature Conference, its conclusions, the essential role of science teachers and making a difference.

Mya-Rose Craig - Equality in Nature birdgirluk.blogspot.co.uk @BirdgirlUK

Practical science 12:00-13:00

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W141 Cambridge Colleges’ physics experience

The Cambridge Colleges’ Physics Experience is a project set up to address current issues around widening participation and fair access in physics progression to higher education. A report will be presented on the evolution of this scheme over the last four years and planned developments for the future. Alongside this, data will be presented demonstrating positive impacts on students’ career plans and perceptions of physics as a subject, particularly for girls.

Steve Martin & Jacob Butler - Outreach Office, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge

Teaching & learning 12:00-13:00

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Use our hand-held DC generator to learn about electricity generation, energy transformation and efficiency. Study about energy loss and find out how many bulbs you can light up. Fun, interactive and engaging workshop.

Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com

Practical science

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W136 Meet the GCSE PAGs REPEATED

Hands-on practical workshop for all GCSE science teachers, trying out some practical activities developed by OCR. The workshop will include top tips for embedding activities into a scheme of work, and maximizing the teaching and learning opportunities for each activity.

Crawford Kingsnorth, David Paterson & Ann Wolstenholme - OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science @OCR_science

Practical science 12:00-13:00

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W140 Redshift, star spectra and the expanding universe – Real data for real lessons

Using a models-based perspective for science, teachers will learn how to use hands-on activities to help students unravel the mysteries of space. This workshop will use a collaborative approach featuring leading members of Perimeter Institute’s International

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Teaching & learning 12:00-13:00

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W138 Using smartphones and football to help students access STEM

Explore resources from Science on Stage, developed and written by teachers for teachers, that introduce STEM through the use of smartphones and the mechanics of football. Each resource covers a wide variety of STEM subjects through individual units, and the activities cater to various abilities. Hear from some of those who develop the activities and have a go yourself, before taking away a free printed copy of the resources for use in your school.

Richard Spencer – Middlesbrough College, 2013 Delegate, Science on Stage scienceonstage.org.uk

Teaching & learning

12:00-13:00 Exhibition Marquee, The Pearson

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W169 The revised Edexcel GCSE Astronomy for 2017

W135 Hands-on electricity generation REPEATED

12:00-13:00

Teacher Network based out of the UK. Miles Hudson & Alan Denton - Perimeter Institute www.perimeterinstitute.ca @Perimeter

Come and hear about the revised content, structure and assessments of Edexcel GCSE astronomy and the support available.

Julien King - Pearson

Curriculum & assessment 12:00-13:00

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W142 More content and more depth: Coping with new GCSEs

The new GCSEs are more challenging for all students, and require deeper understanding of topics as well as an increased knowledge base. This session will look at using SOLO taxonomy to frame students’ levels of understanding, and Flipped Learning to enable lesson time to be better spent developing deeper understanding and supporting students. Discuss with other teachers how to implement Flipped Learning into your own lessons and begin to plan a session yourself.

Euan Douglas - Saint George Catholic College/ ASE 11-19 Committee

Curriculum & assessment 12:00-14:00

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T194 AQA question writing workshop REPEATED

A workshop for teachers who want to understand the construction of questions in GCSE and A level papers.

This session will cover biology, chemistry and physics.

Matthew Bennett - Doublestruck www.aqa.org.uk/science

12:00-14:00

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T191 Practical solutions: AQA combined science REPEATED

This two-hour session comprises an introduction and demonstration of the required practical activities described in our specification, followed by further activities specific to physics, chemistry and biology.

We turn practicals into lively, engaging lessons with clear aims and positive learning outcomes. All use apparatus and materials available in schools.

Elise Reece - AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Practical science

Post-16 & Skills 12:00-13:00

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W134 Physics CPAC – best practice REPEATED

How Common Practical Assessment Competencies (CPAC) can be assessed both within required and nonrequired practical work for physics. Come along and find out how schools and colleges are managing this direct assessment and what we consider to be some of the best practice seen by physics teachers so far.

Joanne Avison - Kirby Grammar School & Marcin Poblocki - Manchester Grammar School www.aqa.org.uk/science

Practical science

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W143 Building on your research

Analysing and writing up your data.

Deb McGregor - ASE Research Group

Action research 13:00-14:00

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T200 Frontier Science: Tiny cells in the progression of world’s no.1 killer disease Platelets are small circulating blood cells that play essential roles in blood clotting to prevent bleeding. Inappropriate activation of platelets under pathological conditions leads to the development of cardiovascular diseases. Our research focus on the understanding of how these tiny blood cells react during disease conditions such as microbial infections (e.g. sepsis) and trauma. Specifically we are determining the functions of key receptors involved in the regulation of platelet function under these pathological conditions.

Dr Sakthivel Vaiyapuri - Department of Pharmacy, University of Reading

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Saturday 7 January: Start times 13:00 Post-16 & Skills 13:00-14:00

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T201 Is the practical advisor role for me? REPEATED

A level monitoring visits: come and find out what skills and attributes we’re looking for, how to apply and what’s involved in the selection process. This sessions will give an insight into best practice we have seen by teachers but also why a second visit is sometimes necessary.

Catherine Witter - AQA www.aqa.org.uk/science

Practical science

Primary 13:00-14:00

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W158 Science in a context

Explore ways to support children with some of the more challenging aspects of primary science learning.

Whilst science knowledge is important, the way to make it meaningful, memorable and accessible is through engaging practical activities set within everyday contexts. Come and experience some activities on plants, space and materials based learning.

Keith Remnant - Putting Learning First & Hellen Ward - Canterbury Christ Church University

Practical science

Primary 13:00-14:00

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W145 Using mathematics to enhance scientific inquiry REPEATED This practical session demonstrates how mathematics can enrich science learning. Discover inquiry-based investigations taken from KS1, LKS2 and UKS2 and link ‘Working Scientifically’ to appropriate key mathematical concepts and skills. See how science can help assessment of mathematical mastery.

Dr Andy Markwick - Evolution Educational Consultancy (EEC) andy.markwick@yahoo.co.uk www.stemconsultancy.co.uk

Practical science 13:00-14:00

Colleagues will take up one of the challenges during the session.

Kulvinder Johal - Northbury Primary School/ ASE Primary Committee kjohal.301@bdcs.org.uk @kulvinderj

Creative technology 13:00-14:00

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T203 A year in Space education

What’s the impact on teachers, pupils and schools of the Tim Peake effect and what next? Viewpoint of a space ambassador and hands-on activities.

Bryony Turford - Primary Science Geeks primarysciencegeeks@gmail.com @priscigeeks

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W148 How to run a STEM week

This session will outline several STEM activities which can be undertaken across the primary phase. They are each based on a story book which throws up a challenge/activity for the pupils. The resources needed are not too expensive and many will include objects from homes, like plastic bottles, margarine tubs and cereal boxes.

13:00-14:00

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T202 An approach to primary assessment

This session will explore case studies of how Hertfordshire primary schools are using a new assessment system to judge and track pupil progress.

Joanna Conn & Charlotte Jackson - Herts for Learning www.hertsforlearning.co.uk/content/primary-sciencepackage

Curriculum & assessment

The Science Trails in this book are designed to enthuse, inspire and support any teacher to deliver science in thoughtprovoking ways.

The Trails have been developed and written by practicing teachers, who have created an invaluable CPD resource with a huge range of materials and ideas to promote outdoor learning throughout your primary school.

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29 Full Colour Trails Curriculum Grid Cross Curricular Links Full Scientific Glossary Biology, Chemistry & Physics

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W147 Chemistry classroom activities

Ten original ideas from an innovative classroom teacher. Using pom-poms to balance equations, discovering isomers with Molymod, blogging, question-only mind maps and more.

Anthony Hardwicke - Bradfield College ahardwicke@bradfieldcollege.org.uk #ASEchat

Teaching & learning 13:00-14:00

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W146 Google expeditions and fieldwork: friends or foes?

2016 was the year when Virtual Reality (VR) went mainstream and the introduction of Google Expeditions (GEs) using affordable Google Cardboard viewers combined with smartphones further transformed the potential of VR for classroom use. Try out GEs and to explore how they could be used to support teaching and learning, including fieldwork. Are GEs a threat to traditional field trips or could they become a complementary tool for strengthening the quality of outdoor learning, for example by providing an immersive technology which adds context and substance to pre-field preparation, in-field activities and post-field revision and reflection? This Google-funded research project is led

by The Open University and the Field Studies Council, with ASE and the Geographical Association acting as contributing partner organizations.

Open University and Field Studies Council www.shaileyminocha.info/google-expeditions/

Practical science 13:30-14:30

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W149 Hands-on electricity generation REPEATED

Use our hand-held DC generator to learn about electricity generation, energy transformation and efficiency. Study about energy loss and find out how many bulbs you can light up. Fun, interactive and engaging workshop.

Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com

Practical science

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The oceans are fascinating yet they hardly feature in the curriculum. This hands-on workshop looks at the concept of ocean literacy and introduces practitioners to a carousel of simple classroom experiments to support science (and ocean) learning at all key stages.

Russell Arnott MOcean - Incredible Oceans

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T206 Teaching with animals

Animal behaviour is an engaging subject that is taught in both science and psychology from KS1-5. The Association For The Study Of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), produces marvellous materials for teaching animal behaviour, advice about ethics in animal behaviour teaching and brilliant ideas to engage your class.

Charlotte Evans - Association for the Study of Animal www.asab.org/education @ASABeducation

Practical science 14:00-15:15

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W151 The inclusive education for the future

The workshop will demonstrate how the integrative and inclusive science teaching contents can be adapted and implemented in school practice and everyday life.

Dr Milan Stojkovic - Evangelical Middle School, Hochkirch, Germany www.evmsh.de

Practical science

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T205 The flipped lab: reimagining science education with blended next-generation virtual laboratories

Creative thinkers, knowledge makers and innovative leaders are needed more than ever to tackle the future’s global problems such as climate change, pollution and diseases and therefore new tools, technologies and practices are increasingly needed to empower those people to change the world for the better. This adds to the increasing need of thinking big.

Maaroof Fakhri - Labster www.labster.com

Creative technology

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S22 The language of mathematics in science: teaching approaches REPEATED

W167 Ocean Literacy: using the marine environment to engage students (and teachers!)

Practical science

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How do different schools tackle the problem of applying mathematical skills in science lessons? The Language of Mathematics in Science project worked with teachers who used a variety of different approaches.

Richard Needham & Marianne Cutler - ASE www.ase.org.uk/resources/ maths-in-science

14:00-15:00

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T207 Using tablet devices to promote effective teaching & learning An increasing number of schools are using iPads and other tablet devices to enhance teaching and engage students. This workshop features a range of ways in which these innovative pieces of equipment can maximise participation and provide quality feedback.

Bring a tablet or smartphone and participate!

Sponsored by Collins Education.

Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting www.edmundwalsh.co.uk @cornwallscied

Creative technology 14:00-15:00

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S28 Students’ learning in the physical sciences: Why there is a need to probe nuances of their understanding

Physical sciences topics often present considerable difficulties for students to achieve conceptual understanding. This is because quite a number of concepts, especially in physics, are counter-intuitive to real life experiences.

It is necessary to probe students’ understanding deeper so that it can unpack their thinking further, allowing for more granular appreciation of the nuances of their understanding. The author’s research suggests that one way to obtain a better appreciation of students’ understanding is to make use of approaches commonly used in the educational psychology literature when evaluating students using traditional assessment instruments. For example, appending a confidence scale to a multiple choice question can provide valuable insights on not only how students perform in such tests but also allows for the extraction of a suite of quantitative measures related to the metacognitive aspects of learning. The presentation will focus on these and other aspects, and include suitable examples from physics and chemistry topics at the school level.

Dr R. Subramaniam is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Education in Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. His current research interests include science education, physics education, chemistry education, STEM education, primary science education, informal science education and science communication.

Dr R. Subramaniam - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore www.nie.edu.sg/profile/ subramaniam-so-ramanathan

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Saturday 7 January: Start times 14:00 & 14:15 Primary

11-19 14:00-15:00

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T209 Pinch points: planned intervention in science education REPEATED

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W161 Bringing Tim Peake in to the classroom

This session explores how Pinch Points and Check Points can be used to identify the type of misunderstanding and offer appropriate, timely intervention strategies.

Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt - Oxford University Press www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience

This hands-on session will look at some of the many resources developed for Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station. Participants will be receive a pack of resources as part of the session and find out how they can continue to engage with current space missions., Tom Lyons - ESERO-UK & Rachel Jackson - STEM Learning Ltd www.stem.org.uk @STEMLearningUK

14:00-15:30

14:15-15:15

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W150 Kinaesthetic learning in science (non-lab)

This course explores how kinaesthetic learning approaches can be used alongside traditional approaches to teaching science. It aims to make difficult science concepts easier to understand; reach ‘hard-to-engage’ students through varied pedagogy; and inject a bit of fun for a memorable learning experience.

Yeasmin Mortuza - Pedagogics Limited pedagogics.co.uk @YeasminMortuza

Teaching & learning 14:00-15:30

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W153 Using ASE ‘Primary Science’ to support teaching This hands-on practical workshop engages delegates with stimulating activities which can be used in teaching of primary science. The activities cover Early Years to Upper KS2 and can be used to support working scientifically as well as developing conceptual knowledge and understanding. Links will be made with supporting articles published within Primary Science.

Leigh Hoath & Emma Vanstone - ASE primaryscience@outlook.com

Practical science

W152 Professional development through exploring diagrams

14:15-15:15

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Explore how data logging enhances learning and progression. An interactive workshop to show and share simple science practical that will make full use of your data logging investment. Sharing of ideas will be a key to the workshop. EasySense software is free from www.data-havest.co.uk or relevant app store.

Barry Hawkins & Iain Davison - Data Harvest Sales@data-harvest.co.uk

At the heart of being a highly effective teacher is a commitment to personal learning. The PALAVA teacher researcher group, has been exploring what learners notice (and what they do not notice) in science diagrams, how they construct specific diagrams (what order do they use, what do they include and what do they leave out).

John Oversby oversby61@gmail.com

ASE works to promote and support the professionalism of all science teachers and technicians. By encouraging every educator to develop their Professional Learning Journey, the ASE supports high-quality teaching and good outcomes for young people.

A teacher’s or technician’s journey can be formally recognised through the professional register as Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach) or Registered Science Technician (RSciTech). This recognition offers clear career progression, and enables educators to benchmark their skills and expertise.

The Professional Learning Journey empowers teachers and technicians to take responsibility for their own progression; however, the ASE is also working with senior leadership so that schools support staff in their journey and enable them to access suitable professional development.

Practical science

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W155 Primary data logging ideas (2)

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T208 Why are there still “girls’ subjects” and “boys’ subjects”?

Gender stereotypes influence what children study and achieve. Here we explore how, discover our own biases and discuss ideas for challenging stereotypes in the classroom.

Ellie Highwood - University of Reading e.j.highwood@reading.ac.uk @UniRdg_diversity

This workshop will share work done by a group of ASE members to break down the National Curriculum statements into clear descriptors and develop short, fun activities for teachers to use with small groups of children where they just want to check ‘have they got it?’

Jane Turner -Collins Education

Curriculum & assessment

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Get in touch with the ASE network CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Shaun Reason. E-mail: shaunreason@ase.org.uk ASE Officers Chair Mrs Chris Colclough. E-mail: cpcsms@dial.pipex.com Chair-Elect Mrs Linda Needham. E-mail: linda@vicia.co.uk Immediate Past-Chair Ms Corinne Stevenson. E-mail: csteve4495@aol.com Hon. Treasurer Mr Roger McCune. E-mail: rmccune@ccea.org.uk Quality and Audit Committee Chair Dr Dennis Sutton.

E-mail: densutton@madasafish.com TRUSTEE BODY »» Richard Needham, Chair of Trustee Body. E-mail: richard@vicia.co.uk »» Gavin Gray, E-mail ggray@ccea.org.uk »» Dennis Sutton. E-mail: densutton@madasafish.com »» Ali Redmore. E-mail: aliredmore13@sky.com »» Pete Robinson. E-mail: support@peterobinson.org.uk »» Maggie Hannon. E-mail: mmahannon@aol.com »» Margaret Fleming. E-mail: Margaret.fleming@ntlworld.com »» Helen Roberts. E-mail: helentheroberts@gmail.com »» Roger McCune. E-mail: rmccune@ccea.org.uk »» Corinne Stevenson. E-mail: csteve4495@aol.com EDUCATION GROUP Chris Colclough, Chair of Education Group. E-mail: cpcsms@dial.pipex.com Corinne Stevenson. E-mail: csteve4495@aol.com Linda Needham. E-mail: linda@vicia.co.uk Lindy Heath. E-mail: dr.heath@watfordgirls.herts.sch.uk Kevin Blogg. E-mail: bbkblogg@gmail.com Margaret Fleming. E-mail: margaret.fleming@ntlworld.com Sally Spicer. E-mail: sallylspicer2@yahoo.co.uk Anthony Hardwicke. E-mail: ahardwicke@bradfieldcollege.org.uk Gavin Gray. E-mail: gavinbgray@googlemail.com Michelle McGaughey. E-mail: michellemcgaughey@hotmail.com Janice Griffiths. E-mail: J.B.Griffiths@soton.ac.uk Pete Robinson. E-mail: support@peterobinson.org.uk Helen Gourlay. E-mail: h.gourlay@uea.ac.uk Jan O’Connell. E-mail: joconnell@abbotsfield.org Alaric Thompson. E-mail: alaricthompson1@gmail.com Leigh Hoath. E-mail: primaryscience@outlook.com Susie Burr. E-mail: susanburr952@btinternet.com Frances Evans. E-mail: francesevans@ase.org.uk Greg Seal. E-mail: greg.seal@abbeywoodsschool.com COMMITTEE CHAIRS Science Education 11-19 Committee Ms Helen Harden.

E-mail: helen@helenharden.co.uk Primary Science Education Committee Ms Naomi Hiscock.

E-mail: naomi@primary-science.co.uk International Group Mrs Mary Whitehouse.

E-mail: mary.whitehouse@york.ac.uk Science Laboratory Technicians Committee Ms Jan O’Connell.

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E-mail: rwhitcher@btinternet.com Research in Science Education Specialist Group Professor Debra McGregor. E-mail: dmcgregor@brookes.ac.uk Quality and Audit Committee Mr Graham Kingsley E-mail: gtkingsley@cantab.net ASE Futures Group Ms Helen Gourlay. E-mail: h.gourlay@uea.ac.uk Annual Conference (Hon. Sec.) Dr Susan Burr.

E-mail: susanburr952@btinternet.com REGION SECRETARIES 1 North East For all enquiries, please contact Frances Evans, Field Officer.

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