Cutting-edge science in primary schools: support for classroom practitioners and the development of teacher guides

By PSTT Fellows

Issue 160 | Page 8 | Published Jan 2020

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PSTT Fellows with backgrounds in science research describe a new PSTT project: introducing resources to support primary teachers and children to engage with cutting-edge research.

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