War: not an unlikely topic for science lessons

Authors: Sibel Erduran

Published: 2024-04-25

DOI: 10.1126/science.adp2402

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Abstract

As a seven-year-old child, I experienced war in Cyprus. Armed conflict has not been far from my conscience ever since. At a time when there are active conflicts in many parts of the world, war is unlikely to be far from many children’s minds globally today. Can a “war” theme be included in science lessons and play a role in helping young children develop into socially responsible scientists and peaceful citizens?