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A Scientist Just Like Me is designed to raise awareness of diversity in science-related jobs and to provide illustrated examples of a wide range of science-based careers. It consists of a series of short slideshows, each one 'telling the story' of a particular scientist or person working in a science-related job.

The slideshows are intended to be used as discussion prompts, guided by a teacher. They can be used in different ways and for different purposes, for example:

to show children an example of someone from a particular ethnic background working in a science job

to challenge gender stereotypes about science jobs

as part of a science topic that relates to the work of the scientist

as stand-alone fifteen-minute discussion activities

with a small group or the whole class, or in a whole school assembly

The A Scientist Just Like Me resource was created by PSTT Fellows, Kulvinder Johal, Alison Trew and Ali Eley during 2021.

Acknowledgements
We are extremely grateful to all the scientists featured in this resource; we thank them for their time, for sharing their information, and most of all for the enthusiasm and commitment to the aims of the resource.

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A Scientist Just Like Me - Primary Science Teaching Trust

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Introducing children to a diverse range of scientists and people who work in science-related jobs.

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Developing a justice-oriented science teaching approach for primary schools.

The Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach (PSCTA): Teacher Handbook

Handbook translated into other languages

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The Primary Science Capital Project was a three year long (2019-22) applied action research - where we worked in partnership with teachers and teacher educators to develop a science capital informed pedagogical approach for use in primary schools, from Reception to Year 6.

Research and Goals

Our research questions included:

How can the principles of the secondary Science Capital Teaching Approach translate to the primary sector?

What are the challenges and issues in implementation?

How do these vary between teachers, different types of school/ pupil populations (e.g. SES, ethnicity) and by key stage?

What are the impacts and effects of implementation of the approach across the sample on children and teachers?

Impact of the project:

Supported primary teachers to develop new skills to build their confidence and competence in science teaching from a social justice lens

Identified the ways in which teachers can better support children's engagement with science thus contributing to both improved public scientific literacy and addressing the future STEM skills gap.

Accredited 16 trainers to cascade the approach across the UK

Methodology

The project comprised of two phases:

Phase 1 (2019 - 20)

Development of the Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach using action research:

10 Teacher fellows and academic partners met regularly to feedback, test, amend and refine pedagogical principles and materials of the secondary-focused Science Capital Teaching Approach

Researchers supported fellows to research their own practice and conduct additional data collection to both ensure consistent baseline data and support the project's knowledge-development

Refined the existing science capital measure and make appropriate versions for primary pupils

Phase 2 (2020 -21)

Qualitative and quantitative research was conducted to understand the implementation of the Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach

The Approach's impact was assessed by following the fellows as they cascaded the Approach to their colleagues, with an emphasis on how best to retain fidelity to the evidence-based practice

Dissemination of the approach

To disseminate, scale and embed the primary science capital teaching approach (PSCTA), we offered two training courses (2021-22):

1. A 9-month accredited training course (offered virtually) enabled participants to develop an in-depth understanding of the PSCTA and become proficient in cascading it to others. The aim of the course was to establish a national network of high-quality regional coordinators, who will be able to cascade the approach and support teachers in their area to understand and use the PSCTA in their practice.

2. A 5-month course was offered to science subject leads. This virtual course enabled participants to develop an understanding of the PSCTA and apply the approach within their own practice.

Meet the trainers

The following accredited trainers have successfully completed the 9-month accredited trainer course, which was a direct training conducted by the researchers to develop an in-depth understanding of the PSCTA approach. Below, is the list of the successful trainers:

Alex Farrer

Alison Trew

Amy Strachan

Bryony Turford

Carol Sampey

Claire Loizos

Doug Ashton

Emily Royall

Graham Wigley

Hayley Sherrard

Jenny Watson

Jo Moore

Jo Montgomery

Katharine Pemberton

Kulvinder Johal

Lorraine Coghill

Paul Tyler

Ruth Shallcross

Scott Walker

Tracy Tyrell

Primary Science Capital project blog

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Primary Careers resources

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These free resources have been developed by a range of trusted providers, including those involved in the Primary Fund.

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Using the Primary Careers Tool allows teachers to find out about careers that may be new to them, and introduce those careers simply in their lessons. Over time, children will come to realise that studying science opens up a whole world of possibilities to them.

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4. Science at Work

We would like to say a big thank you to Phoebe and Zania for answering your questions. They are both busy with their jobs, and we are very grateful that they made time to film themselves at home. Another big thank you to everyone who sent in questions and pictures for Zania and Phoebe. Watch the video to find out if your question is answered and you might spot your picture there too!

Next week we have another person for you to 'meet' .... Gene Cernan was an astronaut and the last man ever to walk on the moon. What else do you know about him? Click here to download the activity sheet about Gene and don't forget to watch the video on Tuesday 12th May.

The Primary Science Teaching Trust is working with Spectrum Drama and St. Mary's University to create opportunities to meet past and present scientists and to learn more about people who do jobs that use science.

Science at Work consists of weekly activity sheets about scientists and people who work in a science-related job. Children are encouraged to send in their questions to the scientist who will answer as many as they can in a video released the following week. Videos can be viewed through Primary Science Teaching Trust's Facebook page. NB: if you are unable to access Facebook, you can view the video here.

Key things you need to do to take part.....

Every Tuesday we will release an activity sheet - these can be downloaded from this page or sent straight to your inbox by signing up to our mailing list.

Click on the SEND US YOUR QUESTION tab below and complete the form to submit your child's question and/or upload their drawing by 3pm on Thursday the same week.

The following Tuesday watch the video - just follow this link and don't forget to download the activity sheet for the next week's scientist.

ACTIVITY SHEETS AND VIDEO LINKS

GENE CERNAN

'Meet' the last man ever to walk on the moon

DOWNLOAD

MEET TWO DOCTORS VIDEO

Watch the video to find out if your question is answered, and you might spot your picture there too!
WATCH VIDEO

MEET TWO DOCTORS

A chance to meet a viral immunologist and a hospital doctor

DOWNLOAD

Florence Nightingale Video

Talking about her life, work and answering your questions
WATCH VIDEO

Florence Nightingale

Learn about the 'Lady of the lamp' with this week's Science at Work activity sheet
DOWNLOAD

SEND US YOUR QUESTION

Please note that we will forward the questions that are sent to us to the scientist but we cannot guarantee that they will answer every question.

Privacy notice: by emailing PSTT you are choosing to share data with us. We will hold these data until the video with the scientist has been recorded, after which time the data will be permanently deleted from our records. If the question and/or picture you uploaded is selected, the child's first name and city/county will be retained in the video created, but the email address linked to these data will be permanently deleted from our records before the video is released. To read our Privacy Policy in full please click here.

Safety Notice and Disclaimer

PSTT advises teachers to refer to either the CLEAPSS website or SSERC website for up to date health and safety information when planning practical activities for children.

PSTT is not liable for the actions or activities of any reader or anyone else who uses the information in these resource pages or the associated classroom materials. PSTT assumes no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information contained in these resources. PSTT recommends that a full risk assessment is carried out before undertaking in the classroom any of the practical investigations contained in the resources.

All materials are ©Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) and are freely available to download and share for educational purposes. Whilst educators are free to adapt the resources to suit their own needs, acknowledgement of copyright on all original materials must be included. Rights to images included in the resource have been purchased for PSTT use only - as such, these images may only be used as part of this resource and may not copied into or used in other materials.

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Encouragement from family positively impacts a child's self-confidence, regardless of their socio-economic background.

In our summary report, you can read about:

the ways in which you can help build your child's self-confidence and interest in science/chemistry

how a young person's personal circumstances impact their aspirations, study and career options

how Chemistry for All's activities led to a positive shift in students' attitudes towards science and chemistry, and their aspirations

Be sure to also visit A Future in Chemistry for real-life career stories and articles to inspire and inform your child.
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Is chemistry accessible for all? | Royal Society of Chemistry

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Our five-year Chemistry for All outreach study has shown that targeting hard-to-reach students can draw them into the chemistry pipeline and strengthen their identification with chemistry.

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Engaging young people with a career in chemistry

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STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from a wide range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics related jobs across the UK. They offer their time and enthusiasm to help bring STEM subjects to life.

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Real-life career stories and articles to inspire and inform you about your future in chemistry

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22/11/21 Introducing Careers in Primary Science Teaching

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Royal Society of Chemistry Steps into Science, Introducing careers in primary science teaching

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RSC Education Coordinator
South West England
E mail: whetterk@rsc.org
Twitter: @RSC_SWEd