Seeing is believing. As well as being intrinsic to science, experiments help pupils to root scientific theory into reality. Using strategies from Gatsby’s international study, delegates will learn how pupils improve their understanding of theory through practical experience, explore how to effectively sequence practical activities with other learning and understand how to assess the effectiveness of a practical in terms of whether it is ‘hands on’ or ‘minds on’ Audience: Teachers of science. Non-specialist teachers of science. Date: 19th November 2019