3-6 January, University of Liverpool
Friday 5 January: Start times 1200 - 1230 11-19
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which GCSE and A-level grades are awarded by AQA and will include consideration of the arrangements for awarding for the first cohort examined against the new GCSE Science specifications. Key messages from the A-level and GCSE science exams in 2017 will also be considered. Julian Clarke - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
Curriculum & Assessment 1200-1300
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W69 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop REPEATED
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We will consider how the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) pyramid self-evaluation tool can be used to support schools to develop their assessment practices. We will share examples of how it is being used, and explore how delegates can apply the pyramid to their own settings. Sarah Earle - Bath Spa University pstt.org.uk/resources/curriculum-materials/assessment @PriSciEarle
Using a Smart Pickings approach to working scientifically. Still enjoying the challenge of how to approach child-led enquiry in the primary classroom? The opportunities are great! We’ll explore the use of Smart Pickings as a stimulus for learning working scientifically and review the ways in which teachers manage the variety of questions children raise. Come and share your ideas with the University of Manchester’s SEERIH team and pick up others too! Dr. Lynne Bianchi - SEERIH, The University of Manchester fascinate@manchester.ac.uk @UoMSEERIH
Curriculum & Assessment
Practical Science
An engaging and manageable practical activity to help children understand the purpose of science, while covering some of the learning in the ‘Materials’ element of the program of study. Extract starch from a potato and use it to make bio-plastic! Jane Winter - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC) www.ciec.org.uk @ciecyork
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T87 Workshop on Transforming Assessment for Purposes of Learning This active Professional Development workshop involves new ways of looking at assessment, with learners as active participants. Based on Questiongenerating, and Diagrams for Learning, the six stations give examples for every classroom, focusing on creativity. We will use the strength of group activity as support. You can take away a copy of the materials for later use. John Oversby - Science Education Futures & Jude Sanders - Hibernia College oversby61@gmail.com
Curriculum & Assessment 1200-1400
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W70 Going Bananas for Food Security Food Security is a challenging aspect of the curriculum to deliver; it is also a live area of research and discussion at Eden Project. Scientists and teachers at Eden Project have developed an innovative classroom protocol and data set based on Eden’s current research into food security, mapped onto subject content, working scientifically, assessment objectives and practical assessment. Robbie Kirkman - Eden Project @edenproject
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Post-16 & Skills
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Teaching & Learning
W65 Plastic from Potatoes with KS2
Practical Science 1205-1305
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W68 Floating Gardens: Practical science in a global context Come along to this hands-on session to discover for yourself why Practical Action’s STEM challenges are proving so popular, and take away resources to use in your own school. Accredited for the CREST award, challenges can be delivered in lessons but are also perfect for STEM clubs, off-timetable days and transition events. Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting / Practical Action www.practicalaction.org/schools @juliebrown01
Practical Science 1205-1305
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W67 Modelling Space Science Understanding space science with a structured use of practical models. The use of models is inevitable with this topic, but primary pupils find scientific modelling confusing. Encouraging pupils to explore models, and to understand their limitations. Demystifying current space research, making it accessible and exciting. Meg Post, Sarah Langford & Martin Wesley - Sphere Science www.spherescience.co.uk @SphereScience
Practical Science 1205-1305
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T84 Science Through Stories Learn how to tell a science story and use it to inspire engaging, hands-on science activities, at the same time as providing a basis for writing a variety of highquality texts in your English lessons. Jules Pottle - Storytelling Schools/ Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) sciencethroughstory@gmail.com @MrSpottle @Storytellingsch
Teaching & Learning
T85 The PSQM’s New Structure In September 2017, the Primary Science Quality Mark launched three brand new awards following rigorous evaluation – just like the PSQM process! If your school is thinking about gaining or renewing a PSQM award, or you are interested in becoming a PSQM hub leader, come to this session to find out about these exciting changes, the reasons behind them and the impact they are having on schools. Melissa Nice - Primary Science Quality Mark @PSQM_HQ
1205-1305
This session will consider how to move from teacherled to more child-led enquiry. Using simple and engaging activities we will explore how to spark children’s interest, get them asking questions and acting like independent scientists. Charlotte Jackson - Herts for Learning
Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning
T88 A-level Sciences CPAC - Top Tips
W140 Using Dry Ice for Science Demonstrations REPEATED
Share feedback from the exam board and top tips for teaching, learning and assessment with specialists and colleagues. Damian Riddle - Pearson @PearsonSciences
How to use dry ice to illustrate elements of the national curriculum from primary to secondary teaching. Items include: floating bubbles, combustion, explosions (small ones!), Rockets, Comets, making fruit fizzy and more. Dr. Mike Ashe - Chillistick www.chillistick.com @chillistickice
1230-1400
Practical Science
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T86 Developing Young Scientists
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W66 A World of Choices for Child-led Enquiry
A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take away. Matt Endean - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
1200-1330
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T83 How to Use the TAPS Self-evaluation Tool
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T24 Biology A-level: Reflections on teaching & assessment REPEATED This session reviews the first assessment of A-level Biology, considering data from the exam and is accompanied by a teacher’s experience and hints. Richard Tateson - OCR @ocr_science
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