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Science at Work
Animals, Properties & Uses of Materials, Space
Scientists and their work
5-7, 7-9, 9-12
Activity sheets and videos in which historic scientists (played by an actor) and present-day scientists talk about their work.
Science at Work is a collaboration between the Primary Science Teaching Trust, Spectrum Drama and St. Mary’s University to create opportunities to meet past and present scientists and to learn more about people who do jobs that use science.
Six videos are available in which past scientists (played by an actor) and present-day scientists talk about their work and answer questions submitted by children.
Accompanying each video is a two-page activity sheet for each scientist with information about them and what they do, plus lots of links to related topics and activities. Children are encouraged to think of questions they would like to ask the scientist and although there is no longer an opportunity for them to send them in, the children are quite likely to hear the scientist answer the same or a similar question when they watch the video.
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Safety Notice & Disclaimer
PSTT advises teachers to refer to either the CLEAPSS website or SSERC website for up to date health and safety information when planning practical activities for children.
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