- Connie Nshemereirwe talks about science in Africa.
- She says Africa needs its own answers in research.
- Education is very important for children.
- Some kids do not want to return to school.
- COVID-19 made school harder for many.
- Children lose learning when they stay home too long.
Difficult words
- research — Study to find new information.
- education — The process of learning and teaching.
- important — Something that matters a lot.
- return — To go back to a place.
- harder — More difficult than before.
- lose — To no longer have something.
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Discussion questions
- Why is education important for children?
- What do you think about kids not wanting to return to school?
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