Are there benefits to introducing children to famous and contemporary scientists?

By Alex Sinclair

Issue 88 | Page 34 | Published Sep 2020

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This article takes a closer look at the impacts of the 'Standing on the Shoulders of Science' resource produced by the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT).

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