How teachers can use opportunities in science to teach students about health and safety in everyday life as well as how to do practical work safely
A short article based on an extract from Topics in Safety, Topic 17 (Electricity), which is freely available to Association for Science Education (
These days, there are a huge number of ideas for practical science on the Internet.
Experimental and investigative work has been an integral element in the teaching of science in schools for many years.
There should be at least one person in the science department who is familiar with the contents of CLEAPSS G9 (or SSERC guidance in Scotland) and a
Many problems with health and safety are due to poor design of labs and prep rooms.
'The conundrum we face is ensuring children are taught the science they need to form a literate society, while the science is running away from the