1. PC-Science-and-language introduction

PC-Science-and-language is a resource for teachers and students to explore the relationship between science and language. The aim is to help students develop their scientific literacy and communication skills by understanding the linguistic choices that make scientific writing effective. The resources include examples of how to apply these linguistic choices in various types of science writing. By using this resource dedicated to meaning making, students can improve their ability to communicate scientific ideas clearly and effectively.

1.1. Suggested reading

Derewianka, B. (2022). A new grammar companion for teachers (3rd ed.). Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA).

Humphrey, S., Feez, S., & Droga, L. (2024). Grammar and meaning (3rd ed.). Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA).

Derewianka, B., & Jones, P. (2016). Teaching language in context (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.

Dare, B. (n.d.). Introducing students to the functional groupings: Processes, participants and circumstances. Lexis Education. https://lexised.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Introducing-students-to-the-functional-groupings.pdf