How scientists communicate with the public (non-statutory)
I can describe different ways in which scientists communicate with the public using the media.
How scientists communicate with the public (non-statutory)
I can describe different ways in which scientists communicate with the public using the media.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Scientists communicate via TV news programmes, newspapers and social media.
- Scientists use simple language, photos, tables, drawings and charts to help the public to understand their results.
- The results of scientists' tests can be used to help the public to lead healthier, safer lives.
- Scientists appeared on TV every day to help the public to understand how to keep safe during the COVID–19 pandemic.
- Science experts and communicators help the public to understand the world by writing books and presenting TV programmes.
Keywords
Media - The media gives the public news and information. Different types of media include television, radio, newspapers, magazines and the internet.
Result - The result of a test or enquiry is what happened or what was found out.
Table - A table is a grid in which information can be recorded and stored.
Chart - A chart is a drawing that shows information.
Communicate - To communicate is to share or exchange information or ideas.
Common misconception
Scientists do not communicate directly with the public.
Explanation of the different ways in which scientists can communicate with the public.
Equipment
paper, pencils/pens, examples of different science books for pupils to explore in Task B
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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