Pupil Research Briefs – Earth Science Briefs

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This Pupil Research Brief (PRB), designed by a team at the Centre for Science Education, supports the teaching and learning of earth science at GCSE and Scottish Standard Grade levels. Each brief was targeted at a topic within the curriculum at the time. The study guide provides a structure to guide the students through the brief and includes sections entitled ‘Setting the scene’, ‘Syllabus targets’, ‘Route through the brief’ and ‘Outcome checklist’. Each topic is accompanied by a teachers' guide.

The briefs
• Mars-ology
Preparing and presenting a research proposal which suggests some possible Mars probe projects.

• Out of sight, out of mind?
Working in a team to provide advice to a waste disposal company about the most suitable material to use to line a landfill site to stop toxic chemicals getting into the environment. Carrying out investigations and writing a report.

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