Meteorology and climate inspire secondary science students
Issue 339 | Page 75 | Published Dec 2010
Description
As part of its National Science and Engineering Week activities in 2009 and 2010, the University of Reading organised two open days for 60 local key stage 4 pupils. The theme of both open days was 'How do we predict weather and climate?' Making use of the students' familiarity with weather and climate, several concepts of relevance to secondary science were investigated. The open days also provided an opportunity for more than 30 research staff from the university to interact with the students.
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