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Poultry scientist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in committed, creative, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Chemistry, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Animals Including Humans, Evolution and Inheritance, Living Things and Their Habitats, Maths, Primary, Science/by Melanie Horan

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage the production and management of poultry for human consumption. They research the growth, development, physiology, genetics, nutrition, behaviour, and breeding of domesticated birds. They often work in laboratories but some poultry scientists work directly with flocks. They design feeding programs and new poultry products. They may assess individual birds to determine if they are fit for market and when diseases arise, they work with veterinarians to resolve issues and preserve the flock.

Attributes: organised, creative and committed

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Tessa Nash who is a poultry scientist. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Epigeneticsics research assistant

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in collaborative, hard-working, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Science (Primary) Animals including humans, Evolution and inheritance, Living things and their habitats Animals Including Humans, Evolution and Inheritance, Living Things and Their Habitats, Primary, Science/by Melanie Horan

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can affect how genes are expressed and whether they release the information they carry. The main role of an epigenetics research assistant is to provide technical assistance in carrying out various research projects in epigenetics. This can include designing experiments, collecting data, preparing samples and maintaining equipment.

Attributes: collaborative, organised, hard-working

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Laura Benson who is an epigenetics research assistant. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Earth scientist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in imaginative, logical, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Computer Science, Geography, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Earth and Space, Geography, Maths, Measurement, Number, Position and direction, Primary, Rocks, Science, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Earth scientists study the features of the Earth now and the evolution of the Earth in the past. They use this knowledge to help and sustain our planet for the future. They study the solid surface of the Earth and the ground beneath the surface (geologic science), the waters of the Earth (hydrologic science) and the air surrounding the Earth (atmospheric science).

Attributes: logical, imaginative and organised

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Fangxian Fang and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Anjana Khatwa who are Earth scientists. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Computer scientist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in logical, organised, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Computer Science, Maths (Primary) Algebra, Maths, Number, Primary, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Computer scientists use technology to solve problems and prepare for the future. They write and program software to create applications. Computer scientists work in database theory and software engineering. They use numerical analysis and programming languages in their work.

Attributes: organised, logical and resilient

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Daniel Csimszi who is a computer scientist. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.