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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. AGRONOMIST – an expert in the science of soil management and crop production. We come from a variety of backgrounds including microbiology, human geography and theology,” says Dr Andy Jones, the theologian in the group. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE.

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Published: At Furman University in the US, Dr Ben Haywood and Professor Julia Parrish from the University of Washington are studying how citizen science programmes impact the relationships participants have with the places and ecology they study which might, in turn, increase scientific literacy. Why is citizen science important?

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? SHAPE stands for Social sciences, Humanities, and the Arts for People and the Economy/environment.

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3 Augmented Reality Apps to Take Your Lessons to the Next Level

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A biology teacher could really use this app. Considering the fact that a school book cannot contain an exhaustive description of each living organism biology studies. Science AR. By using it, a geography teacher can show their students all the processes taking place whilst raining.

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

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Pathway from school to ecology • At high school and post-16, take classes in biology and geography. Study an undergraduate degree in ecology, environmental science, physical geography or biology. Ecology can also benefit from topics in chemistry and, even, physics,” says Sarah.

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

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Focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities can be an excellent strategy to keep students engaged in winter. It’s a fantastic way to get students excited about science through hands-on learning. This experiment teaches about impact forces and materials science.

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What are Some Great Middle School STEM Projects for Kids?

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STEM activities incorporate real world disciplines like architecture, construction, biology, math, chemistry, physics, technology, economics, geography and more. STEM is not just a way to explain teaching Math and Science, it’s preparing students for future success with hard and soft skills.

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