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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 17 MIN

National Year of Reading - What on Earth! - Scientists Making a Difference

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In September 2026 all UK Secondary Schools will receive two copies of the book Scientists Making a Difference by Dr Shini Somara together with a pack of resources. This is a collaboration between publishers What on Earth!, the Gatsby Foundation and Imperial. We talk to teacher Jennifer Marchant who created the school resources to discuss the book, what schools will find in their pack and how they can be used within the science curriculum as well as in careers lessons.There are linked resources online supporting the resources in the box and also CPD for teachers (starting in September and available to book now) to support them in using the materials.For more information check out the dedicated website here.Send us a message

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