To teach primary science effectively teachers must have strong subject knowledge, but many primary teachers are not science experts.

On this course, you’ll explore the key knowledge required to teach the chemistry elements of the primary science curriculum.

You’ll learn about the common misconceptions and misunderstandings children may have and learn how you can help your students identify and overcome them.

You’ll discover practical activities to do with your primary school students that will help them to learn scientific concepts in a fun and engaging way.

What will you achieve?

By the end of Teaching Primary Science: Chemistry, you'll be able to...

• Identify the importance of good subject knowledge when teaching primary science.
• Develop personal subject knowledge of chemistry. Apply subject knowledge to class teaching of pupils aged 5-11 years old.
• Explore practical activities to teach scientific concepts in the primary curriculum.
• Identify common misconceptions children may have in primary science concepts.
• Develop teaching strategies to identify and overcome children’s misconceptions.