Science notes - Smartphones, time-lapse and responsible use in the school laboratory

By Nicky Souter, Graeme MacVicar

Issue 347 | Page 11 | Published Dec 2012

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As teachers, we often explain biological phenomena as a'given' and omit seeking evidence to support our assertions.

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