A smooth trajectory: Developing continuity and progression between primary and secondary science education through a jointly-planned projectiles project

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 26, Issue 8, 2004, Pages 1009-1021

  Davies, Dan ^a   McMahon, Kendra ^a  

^a BATH SPA UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 3242681714     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1468181032000158372     Document Type: Article

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