He suggested learning by… eating ice cream.

Four major UK science bodies have advised the government to add a range of “hands-on experiences” to the curriculum for three- to 11-year-olds, as well as activities such as playing with silhouettes, digging in the dirt, visiting garden centres, recycling and playing musical instruments.

Scientists believe that children should have access to more real-life experiences.

The Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society of Biology and the Association for Science Education have published recommendations for reforming the primary school curriculum to reduce inequality, particularly in science. “This is a fundamental equality issue and providing rich, authentic experiences for children (particularly in the early and late primary years) would be beneficial,” the report said.

Children with fewer direct experiences “are definitely at a disadvantage. These experiences will become the foundation for students to enrich their imaginations, preparing them for learning abstract concepts in secondary school,” they write.

“One of the recommendations in chemistry is that by the age of 11, all children should begin to understand temperature and how things depend on it. What better way for teachers to explain this than with an ice cream. It’s a cost-effective solution and will help children become more confident in science, no matter where they come from,” said Aylin Ozkan, a teacher and education policy expert at the Royal Society of Chemistry.

All students should have access to “authentic scientific experiences that are currently reserved for a lucky few,” said Charles Tracy, learning and skills adviser at the Institute of Physics.

“Not every child has access to a garden or schoolyard and we want them to experience the world and encourage teachers to incorporate science into everyday activities,” explains Lauren McLeod, head of education policy at the Royal Society of Biology.

“Bringing science closer to children through hands-on experiences is a great approach to teaching,” said Pepe Di'Iasio, general secretary of the Association of School and College Heads.

The curriculum review will “ensure young people have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, as well as the skills they need to succeed in both the workplace and in life,” according to a Department for Education spokesperson.

According to news.sky.com, August 20, 2024

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