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Connect with science and learn how to teach it creatively. Connecting with Science Education, second edition, supports pre-service teachers as they enter the professional world by connecting theory to practice. It meets the requirements of the Australian Curriculum while incorporating STEM and Indigenous science knowledge; and has a balanced coverage of biological, physical and chemical sciences, with some mathematics. With plenty of practical classroom-based activities, this new edition encourages pre-service teachers to be creative in their teaching and to stimulate curiosity about science in themselves and their students. NEW TO THIS EDITION New co-editor, Nathaniel Doidge adds practical teaching experience to Part Two: Turning Theory into Practice Revised chapters on theory and practices to support pre-service teachers in the preparation of lessons about science New Part Two with activities that focus on science content and how to teach it Clearer, more explicit links to the Australian Curriculum Lecturer and student resources that reinforce and extend learning including videos, weblinks, multiple choice questions and PowerPoint slides.