Wider SSERC Publications

In this section of the website we present articles from the wider literature that have been authored by SSERC staff. Pdf versions of most of the articles can be downloaded where links are shown. Further details can be obtained from the principal author (name shown in bold)

• C Dunn (2020) Investigating friction and checking the understanding of variables using toys that both engage interest and promote understanding School Science Review, 102, 24-26.
• C Dunn (2020) Toys that can foster engagement and improve understanding School Science Review, 101, 20-25
• K Crawford, K Lowden, S Hall, E Mitchell, T McErlean, H Sherrard and L Daley (2019), The SSERC Primary Cluster Programme in Science and Technology – Impact on Teaching and Learning. Journal of Emergent Science, submitted.
• N Connor, E Mitchell and E Bissett (2019), The SSERC Primary Cluster Programme in Science and Technology – Reflections from a classroom practitioner. Primary Science, submitted.
• K Andrews, PC Beaumont and M Louis (2019) Catalase activity in immobilised yeast. School Science Review, 100, 13-16.
• K Andrews, PC Beaumont, E Bissett and K Crawford (2019), Student and Probationer Teachers. Science Teacher Education, 85, 28-32.
• E. Bissett, (2019) Collaborator Update: SSERC. How & Why (The Primary Science Teaching Trust Newsletter), Spring 2019, 23. (contact E Mitchell)
• H. Bowie (2019), Have you ever wondered…what, why & how?  Think STEM! Scottish Childminding Magazine, Spring 2019, 14-15.
• K. Andrews, PC Beaumont, E Bissett and K Crawford (2018), The Scottish Universities Science School. Science Teacher Education, 83, 7-15.
• K. Andrews, PC Beaumont and K Crawford (2015), Measurement of limiting factors in photosynthesis. School Science Review, 96, 31-35.
• S. Hall, S. McKinney, K. Lowden, MA Smith and PC Beaumont (2014), Searching for Meaning – Science and Religious Education teachers collaborating in interdisciplinary teaching and learning. Scottish Educational Review, 46, 32-47.
• S. Hall, S. McKinney, K. Lowden, MA Smith and PC Beaumont (2014), Collaboration between Science and Religious Education teachers in Scottish Secondary schools. Journal of Beliefs and Values, 35, 90-107.
• PC Beaumont, A Boswell and C Lloyd (2012), Diet drinks and Mentos™: A novel twist on an old favourite. School Science Review, 94, 14-17.
• A Adams, G Moore, A Rutherford, F Stewart, K Crawford and PC Beaumont (2012), Cabomba – an exocharmic plant! School Science Review, 93, 9-12.
• K Hamilton, J Barfoot, KE Crawford, CG Simpson, PC Beaumont and M Bownes (2006), Amplification of chloroplast DNA using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR): a practical activity for secondary school students. Journal of Biological Education, 40, 172-177.