Science

What were your own school/university experiences in science? Most memorable, DS setting herself on fire. At primary science was a tangential subject eg dry stone walls, pouring vinegar on limestone, confused explanation of particle theory.
What did you learn? Not very much!
What teaching approaches were used? experiments without context, lots of copying from the board.
What images or feelings do they conjure up? boredom
Have you observed any science teaching in your experience of primary classrooms? not a lot
What aspects of science were addressed?
What kinds of work were children engaged in?
How was the class organised?
What informal experiences of science have you had outside school or university?
Think about any books, TV or computer programmes you may have come across or museums you have visited. Some work on biodiversity at HM. Robin Ince's stand up. Dad making hot air balloons, metal detector, volcanoes.

Do you have any interests that might have extended your knowledge in particular areas of science e.g. gardening, fishing, cooking, outdoor pursuits?
cooking - adapting recipes / substituting ingredients. Hyperbolic crochet!
These informal experiences are of increasing importance in the development of people’s understanding of science. What have you learnt from these?
Science can be fun...
How have they affected your attitudes to science? Increased interest in and respect for science. Feelings of inadequacy at lack of scientific knowledge.