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Nominations invited for Primary Science Teaching Awards 2009

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New CPD Unit Added - Fostering Curiosity In Early Years Science

When you liberate and channel the energy and enthusiasm of young children they can be amazing explorers of their worlds. When you observe that energy and enthusiasm, you will recognise opportunities to develop as a practitioner. In this unit, you will see how teachers have supported their children as they build on the ideas they bring to the classroom.

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Primary Science Teaching Awards 2008

 Winners of the Primary Science Teaching Awards 2008 sponsored by the AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust, ASE and TTS

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New CPD Unit Added - Bright Ideas in Primary Science

This unit will outline a specific strategy for the development of a discussion slot in primary science lessons: the Bright Ideas Time, and provide specific examples of prompts for discussion.

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