Making science core again – teaching high-quality science in a time-poor curriculum

By Jemima Davey

Issue 166 | Page 15 | Published Feb 2021

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Jemima Davey addresses the challenges of offering high-quality science experiences in the classroom while also meeting the range of curriculum expectations.

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