Category Archives: Curriculum for Excellence
Glasgow Science Festival 5th – 17th June 2012
Events for nursery to P7
All events are free unless otherwise stated.
Events for S1-2
All events are free unless otherwise stated.
- Glasgow Science Centre Schools Programme
- Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Schools programme
- L’énergie: quels choix pour demain?/ Energy: what choices for the future?
- Celebration of Engineering and Science 2012
- Chemistry Taster at University of Glasgow
- Ask an Astronaut: GLOW Meet
- Maths and Stats Taster at University of Glasgow
Events for S3-4
All events are free unless otherwise stated.
- Glasgow Science Centre – schools programme
- L’énergie: quels choix pour demain?/ Energy: what choices for the future?
- Seeing is Believing
- Celebration of Engineering and Science 2012
- From Sellotape® to Fireflies: Things that glow in the dark!
- Product design engineering taster at University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art(S3)
- Engineering taster at University of Glasgow
- Ask an Astronaut: GLOW Meet
- Maths and stats taster at University of Glasgow(S3)
S5-6
All events are free unless otherwise stated.
- Glasgow Science Centre Schools Programme
- L’énergie: quels choix pour demain?/ Energy: what choices for the future?
- Be a microbiologist at University of Glasgow
- Celebration of Engineering and Science 2012
- Genetics: Blame Your Parents @ University of Glasgow
- From Sellotape® to Fireflies: Things That Glow in the Dark!
- Ask an Astronaut: GLOW Meet
Art Session
Art Session is The Fruitmarket Gallery’s space for 13-25 year olds to discuss and share ideas about contemporary art. The group meets on the first Sunday of every month to find out about the Gallery’s exhibitions and help plan programmes for other young people. Meetings are social, informal and free.
Art Session provides the opportunity to get involved in the Gallery’s creative programme, work with artists and Gallery staff, gain professional experience, meet friends and develop confidence and creative skills
Click here for more info
Curriculum for Excellence – A vision to Transform Learning in Scotland
Free exhibition of children’s artwork
A free exhibition is being held in Cupar’s Corn Exchange on Friday 27 April to showcase a series of photographs taken by the town’s schoolchildren. Pupils from the four primary and secondary schools in Cupar have been working with a professional photographer on the project to inspire their community to be more active. During the two-month ‘Be Active – Art in the Windows’ project the children were taught many different ways to be active, and were then encouraged to photograph their efforts around the town.
Enter the national billboard design challenge
Education Scotland has launched a national challenge for learners to design a double-sided billboard to be seen by people entering and leaving Scotland.
The design challenge is being run through the Marks on the Landscape website , an interdisciplinary learning resource focussed on creativity skills, within the learning context of the land regeneration project Fife Earth.
The challenge is aimed at those working within second, third and fourth curriculum levels. It could be incorporated into planning for a number of curriculum areas including art and design, social studies, religious and moral education, technologies and sciences, and the themes of sustainability and global citizenship.
Learning Opportunities:Dance performances and workshops for schools
LaNua
enso by LaNua
– Movement and Improvisation
site specific installation and dance performance and workshops for schools Suitable for ages 7+, Learning levels 1-3 (as outlined in Curriculum for Excellence)
Suitable for ages 7+, Learning levels 1-3 (as outlined in Curriculum for Excellence)
Available to book between 1 October and 12 October, or 23-26 October 2012
Available to book between 1 October and 12 October, or 23-26 October 2012
- physical activity, dance and expression through movement
- creativity
- self awareness and expression
- working alone and in groups
- developing ideas collaboratively
- learning about another culture – its art and philosophy
- relating to the environment – natural and man made
- respecting themselves, others and the environment
- learning about and participating in different art forms – dance, poetry, landscaping, calligraphy, minimalism
- cultural history
- experiencial fun learning
- making connections between cultures, people, different art forms, their own experience and others, the workshop and the performance experience
- making choices through creative expression
- learning through a multi sensory experience
- being stimulated physically, aesthetically, spiritually, cognitively and emotionally
- developing skills
- sharing their creativity and learning
For booking the company, please contact Susan Hay
M: 07872 006836
The Enso performance and workshops offer a variety of stimulating experiences and contexts explored through active engagement and multi disciplinary activities. It is suitable for Level1-3 learners. The project will allow children to be physically active, increase their knowledge and understanding, be inspired and explore:
Learning Opportunities: MAC – Fife’s Mobile Museum – A Cabinet of Curiosities
MAC is a specially built lorry, the same size as a double-decker bus, which will bring the museum to your venue. The current show – A Cabinet of Curiosities – is all about collecting. From a whale’s ear to a Zulu spear, these curious things tell stories about Fife’s past – its landscape and the lives of its people, from the earliest times up to the present day.
MAC is FREE and comes out to schools and community venues.
For information and to book a visit call: Janet Klak, Customer Services Team Leader on 08451 555 555 ext 472 779 or email janet.klak@fife.gov.uk
Learning Opportunities:HISTORIC SCOTLAND – ST ANDREWS CASTLE & CATHEDRAL
What’s available?
• Free visits for educational groups
• Discover St Andrews Castle (Shoreline Studies) activity. Contact Historic Scotland Ranger Service direct on 0131 652 8150 or hs.rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
• Medieval Castle Life handling box of objects for group leaders
• Downloadable resource
• Project participation
A visit/activity at this site will support Experiences and Outcomes in the following areas: Social Studies, Health & Wellbeing, Sciences, Literacy, Numeracy.
Contact St Andrews Castle direct on 01334 47719
Travel subsidy available for visits to all of these sites – 75% of your transport costs covered!
For information on Learning Services, free resources and our Travel Subsidy scheme please go to
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk or give us a call.
See our Glow Group http://glo.li/fklhhh, and/or find us on the Creativity Portal www.creativityportal.org.uk.
In St Andrews, Fife on the A91 (KY16 9AR)
Learning Opportunity: Historic Scotland – DUNFERMLINE ABBEY
What’s available?
• Free visits for educational groups
• Medieval Pilgrims activity – supports topics such as Medieval Scotland, Malcolm & Margaret, local studies/Fife. Contact HS learning Services direct on 0131 668 8793 or hslearning@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
• Downloadable resources
• Project participation
A visit / activity at this site will support Experiences and Outcomes in the following areas: Social Studies, Health & Wellbeing, Expressive Arts, Literacy, RME.
Contact Dunfermline Abbey direct on 01383 739 026
Travel subsidy available for visits to all of these sites – 75% of your transport costs covered!
For information on Learning Services, free resources and our Travel Subsidy scheme please go to
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk or give us a call.
See our Glow Group http://glo.li/fklhhh, and/or find us on the Creativity Portal www.creativityportal.org.uk
In Dunfermline, Fife, off the M90 (KY12 7PE)
