February 22, 2022
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This collection consists of easy to run, short and practical STEM activities and require few resources and materials. They can be found on the STEM.org.uk website and can be downloaded here. You will need to register on the website to get access … Continue reading
February 22, 2022
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The Aberdeenshire Progression Framework for Sciences sets out a clear progression for knowledge and understanding and related skills from the Curriculum for Excellence and can be accessed here This can only be accessed by Aberdeenshire colleagues.
February 13, 2022
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This framework can be used to stimulate dialogue and help to identify action towards a whole setting approach to sciences, technologies, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It is a helpful guide for settings looking to self-evaluate and improve their approach to … Continue reading
February 13, 2022
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Improving Gender Balance and Equalities (IGBE) resources can be found here . These help to: challenge gender stereotypes; address unconscious bias; improve gender balance in subject uptake and learner pathways; promote whole-establishment approaches to equality. WHY? Children receive and absorb … Continue reading
February 13, 2022
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This is the first in the ‘Teaching Tools for the Technologies’ series of webinars run by the DigiLearnScot team in partnership with the RAiSE team Introduction to CAD Tinkercad Webinar Sep 2021 – YouTube This is the second in the … Continue reading
February 13, 2022
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I bet you didn’t know… (Primary Science Teaching Trust) Aimed at teachers interested in introducing cutting-edge/topical science research projects to primary age children, the Primary Science Teaching Trust has created freely downloadable ‘I bet you didn’t know…’ articles suitable for the primary … Continue reading
February 13, 2022
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Twig Science Reporter – weekly news update and articles on topical science https://www.facebook.com/topicalscienceupdates Topical Science Updates for Primary Schools – a free monthly publication with the latest science news with web links, resources and ideas to inspire pupils Topical Science … Continue reading
February 13, 2022
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TEACHING ASSESSMENT IN PRIMARY SCIENCE (TAPS) TAPS Scotland- draft materials The TAPS Scotland project (2019-21) involves collaborative working with PSTT Fellows and SSERC primary cluster mentors across Scotland. Outcomes from the project include a TAPS Scotland booklet, a Skills flag and a Progression Grid, … Continue reading
February 13, 2022
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Scientific Skills Progression This document compares the different scientific skills that are developed at each Level from Early to forth. It allows comparison of skills across the levels to ensure there is progression when planning.
February 13, 2022
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Benchmarks are designed to provide clarity about the national standards expected within science at each level. They can be accessed here
