'Ask a question!' Using speaking and listening skills to think deeply about science

By Rachel Simpson, Judy Ramshaw, Sarah Lewis, Aleesha Hoggarth

Issue 156 | Page 28 | Published Jan 2019

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Rachel and three primary science leaders describe how they have raised the profile of science in schools through an alliance between science and literacy.

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