Games are a valuable tool the can help embed models, linking the domain of the observed/real to the domain of the unseen/theoretical. They break up a lesson, encourage participation and allow children to let off steam. Most of all, they are fun! But, which games work and which ones are best left in the box?
Author: Howie Watkins
Howie Watkins is best known for presenting BBC1’s Really Wild Show, a job which allowed him to, in his words ‘put off growing up’ for seven years and indulge his passion for wildlife; travelling around Britain and the World. Since the birth of his daughter in 2005, Howie has taken a step back from travelling the world and is now a teacher of science.