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Palaeoanthropologist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in committed, passionate, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Science (Primary) Evolution and inheritance Evolution and Inheritance, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Palaeoanthropologists study the origins and development of early humans using fossil remains. They use biological evidence such as fossilised skeletal remains, bone fragments and footprints alongside cultural artefacts such as stone tools which were made by early humans to discover how the human species developed and evolved.

Attributes: patient, passionate, committed

Useful links:

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

Robotic Technician

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in patient, resilient, self-motivated Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Forces, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction, Maths - Geometry - Properties of Shapes DT, Forces, Geometry, Maths, Position and direction, Primary, Properties of shapes, Science/by Jonathan

Robotic technicians work with a team of robotics professionals, assisting mechanical engineers, electronics engineers, and robotics engineers in designing, manufacturing, testing, and repairing robots. A robotics technician acts as a liaison between the development team and the customer. They perform the installation of the robot and provide training on its functions. Robotic technicians are also in charge of maintenance and repairs. They may work in for the government in defence, for the medical industry or in the manufacturing industry.

Attributes: self-motivated, patient, resilient

Astronomer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in open-minded, patient, self-motivated Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Earth and space, Maths - Algebra, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction Algebra, Earth and Space, Geometry, Maths, Position and direction, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Astronomers are a type of scientist that study objects in space. There are two types of astronomers. Observational astronomers collect data from satellites and spacecraft using radio and optical telescopes, develop new instruments to gather information and develop software to analyse and interpret data. Theoretical Astronomers develop theories on the physical processes happening in space and analyse data to help develop our understanding of events in the universe.

Attributes: open-minded, self-motivated, patient

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Kerem Osman Cubuk who is an astronomer. There is also a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Emily Rickman and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Vanessa Emeka-Okafor who are both astrophysicists. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Network Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in collaborative, committed, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Electricity, Maths - Algebra, Maths - Measurement, Maths - Statistics Algebra, Electricity, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science, Statistics/by Jonathan

Network engineers are involved in the installing, maintaining, servicing and repair of computer data and communication systems. They can be involved in installing new software and hardware as well as creating user accounts and dealing with permissions and passwords for networks.

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Nuclear Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in committed, patient, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Electricity, Maths - Algebra, Maths - Number, Maths - Statistics Addition and subtraction, Algebra, Electricity, Fractions, Maths, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Primary, Science, Statistics/by Jonathan

Nuclear engineers design, build, maintain and decommission nuclear power plants. Their work involves measuring and monitoring radiation levels, ensuring the plant meets legal requirements for safety and security, supervising power station technicians and planning safe methods of nuclear waste disposal. They maintain the systems which transfer the electricity from the generators to the outside world and design ways to improve the efficiency of nuclear power plants.

Attributes: committed, patient, resilient

Live Sound Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in hard-working, imaginative, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Maths - Measurement, Sound DT, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science, Sound/by Jonathan

A live sound engineer works at live events to make sure the sound is of appropriate value and high quality. Live sound engineers work in music, theatres, conferences, sports and other events that require sound projection. They work with producers to identify places where changes in sound level are required. Sound engineers are responsible for pre-recording sound effects needed, the wireless microphones used and the sound that performers hear on their monitors during a live event.

Attributes: hard-working, patient, imaginative

Particle Physicist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in imaginative, patient, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Maths - Algebra, Maths - Statistics, States of matter Algebra, Maths, Primary, Science, States of Matter, Statistics/by Jonathan

A particle physicist is someone who looks at subatomic elements of matter, radiation and subatomic particles to discover how they exist, interact and shape the natural world. They seek to identify the most simple objects of which matter is composed of, and to understand the integral forces that drive their interactions and combinations. Experimental particle physicists design, build and develop the technology required to discover new particles beyond the Standard Model such as sensors, detectors and superconducting magnets. They use machines such as the Large Hadron Collider to find particles such as the Higgs boson. Theoretical particle physicists develop the advanced mathematical quantum theories which underpin the observed physics.

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Geomagnetist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in passionate, patient, self-motivated Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Geography, Science (Primary) Forces and magnets, Geography Forces and Magnets, Geography, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Geomagnetists are a specialist type of geologist who study the magnetic processes of geological features and the Earth as a whole. They study the geomagnetism caused by the Earth spinning on its axis as it orbits the sun and the magnetic processes caused by mountain ranges, ocean trenches and shifting tectonics which effect on the geomagnetic field of the Earth. This research informs the understanding of formation of the Earth and other planets. It is useful in industry as studying the magnetic fields of the Earth can help predict where resources might be situated.

Attributes: self-motivated, patient, passionate

Lighting Technician

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in collaborative, hard-working, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Light, Maths - Measurement Light, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Lighting Technicians are also known as Lighting Operators or Lighting Electricians and they usually specialise in film and TV, or theatre, concerts and live events. Their work can range from basic spotlighting to operating strobes, lasers and pyrotechnics. They may be the only lighting technician on a theatre production, or part of a large crew on a concert tour or feature film. Duties can include setting up the lighting equipment before a shoot starts, carrying out lighting tests, programming and operating manual and computer-controlled lighting systems, or taking down the equipment after shows or filming.

Attributes: patient, hard-working, collaborative

Ophthalmologist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in hard-working, organised, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Light, Maths - Measurement, Maths - Number Addition and subtraction, Fractions, Light, Maths, Measurement, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic doctor who specialises in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists in what they can diagnose and treat as an ophthalmologist is licensed to practice medicine and surgery. An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases and performs eye surgery. They also prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems. Many ophthalmologists are also involved in scientific research on the causes and cures for eye diseases and vision disorders, or specialise in areas such as glaucoma, the retina or cornea, pediatrics or neurology.

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