Key features of a good science lesson and any lesson is ensuring the 7 principles of the CfE (Curriculum for Excellence) are used; challenge and enjoyment, breadth, depth, personalisation & choice, progression, coherence and relevance. You can ensure you do this through:

• Allowing children to take ownership of their learning.
• Open discussions
• Active learning
• Relating it to everyday life (real life contexts), making it relevant to the children
• Link to other CfE areas (literacy, maths, etc.)
• Encourage open-ended exploration and hands-on inquiry
• Allows problem solving skills to be used and developed
• Have a positive attitude and strong subject knowledge/ skills
• Embed scientific literacy