Less interested after lessons? Report on a small-scale research study into 12-13 year-old students' attitudes to earth science

By Lindsay Hetherington

Issue 337 | Page 59 | Published Jun 2010

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The new KS3 curriculum in England (for ages 11-14) places increased emphasis on Earth and the environment, but some students' interest decreases after learning about earth science.

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Less interested after lessons? Report on a small-scale research study into 12-13 year-old students' attitudes to earth science

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