Amy is an experienced educator with over 12 years of experience as a primary teacher, science lead, and senior leader in UK primary schools. She spent eight years as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Science Education at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, where she supported the next generation of teachers in developing strong foundations in science pedagogy.
Following a year as a Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy in Australia, Amy is now an Adjunct Researcher in Science Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of the Sunshine Coast and an advisor for the Australian Academy of Science Education. Her research focuses on science, STEM, and climate change education, with a strong emphasis on ensuring practical, classroom-level impact.
Amy has worked in partnership with the Natural History Museum and the Department for Education in England as part of the National Education Nature Park project. She is deeply passionate about social justice, sustainability, and climate change education, and is committed to embedding these themes meaningfully within the science curriculum.
Research profile:
Publications Strachan, A. and Davey, J. (2022) S
aving The Planet One Science Lesson At A Time. Hatfield: Millgate House Publishers.
Sinclair, A., Strachan, A., and Trew, A. (2019)
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. PSTT.
Strachan, A. (2020)
An exploration of how teachers’ attitudes to global learning can be used to inform primary science education. IJDEGL (ICL) to my research articles.
Sinclair, A & Strachan, A (2018) 'Standing on the shoulders of giants: contemporary scientists bringing your science curriculum to life',
Primary Science 151, Jan 2018, p.10
Farrow, S. and Strachan, A. (2017)
The Really Useful Science Book. Oxford: Routledge.
Sinclair, A and Strachan, A, (2016) 'The Messy Nature of Science: famous scientists can help clear up',
Primary Science 145, Nov/Dec 2016, p.21
Strachan, A. (2015) 'Freshly squeezed? I prefer concentrated!',
Primary Science 140, November 2015.
Strachan, A. (2017) 'Sex and relationships education: whose responsibility?'
ASE Primary Science 147, March 2017.
Strachan, A, (2016)
The perfect opportunity to develop a culture of sharing resources.
