Children often have very stereotyped views of science and scientists, far removed from their own lives. Getting children to 'become' scientists and feel that they are actually "doing" science, being involved in something pertinent to them and their environment, is a goal of modern science teaching. This article aims to illustrate how Clarysly Deller embedded information about scientists' lives in students' learning, using some examples as models for the kinds of activity that could be incorporated into class topics.