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Curriculum for Excellence, Learning, Opportunities, resources, Secondary schools

Resources: Global Citizenship – Secondary Schools

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Environment Online – ENO is a global virtual school network for sustainable development.

Learning is student and problem-centred with both online and offline activities. At the end of each theme there is a campaign week during which the results of learning are raised in local communities and on the web. Students eventually become ambassadors for the environment of their respective local communities and regions. Regular themes and have been forests, climate change, ecological footprint and different cultural themes.

The success of the ENO Programme  lies in the fact that it is run by teachers.  Over 7000 schools from 105 countries are part of the ENO network. The ages of learners involved range from 12 – 18 years.

Objectives 

  • to deepen environmental themes at schools
  • to add global awareness and internationality
  • to educate for active citizenship
  • to get schools from developing countries as active participants
  • to learn basic skills in ICT
  • to make a change together

 

Visit http://www.enoprogramme.org/ to find out more.

Creative Learning, Curriculum for Excellence, Primary schools, Secondary schools

Resource: TED-ED education videos

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The not-for-profit organisation TED is best known for outstanding videos called TED Talks, which disseminate new ideas on subjects such as technological developments and shifts in society. Now the organisation has launched a new education initiative TED-ED, which includes a dedicated education channel on YouTube.

This channel already includes some great video assets for Global Citizenship education, with expert teachers, communicators and animators creating videos which explain important concepts and issues. This bank of high-quality educational digital content will continue to build up, as new clips are added, and forms a valuable resource for teachers looking for a stimulating supplement to school lessons and class work.

CPD, Curriculum for Excellence, Events, Learning, Opportunities, Primary schools, Science, Secondary schools

Glasgow Science Festival 5th – 17th June 2012

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Events for nursery to P7 

All events are free unless otherwise stated.

  • Glasgow Science Centre – schools programme (P1-7)
  • Solar Investigators (Nursery, P1-2)
  • Ask an Astronaut: GLOW Meet (P1-S6)
  • The Beavers are Back (P7)
  • The Human body in action (P4-P7)
  • Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Schools programme (P5-P7)
  • Using and Losing Bugs (P6-P7)
  • Celebration of Engineering and Science 2012 (P7)

    • Events for S1-2

    All events are free unless otherwise stated.

    Events for S3-4

    All events are free unless otherwise stated.

    S5-6

    All events are free unless otherwise stated.

    Art and Design, Creativity, Curriculum for Excellence, Learning, Opportunities, Secondary schools, Young Scot

    Art Session

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    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

    glow, Primary schools, Secondary schools

    Learning Opportunities: Glow TV

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    World of Work Wednesdays – Working in Architecture – 25/04/2012 14:00

    Are you creative? Do you enjoying building and designing? Are you interested in spaces, places and the environment? Ever wonder why buildings are the shape they are? Then join our World of Work Wednesday event about the world of architecture and the built environment.

    We will be joined on the day by two architects who will talk through their inspiring careers and answer any questions you may have about joining this exciting and creative profession

    Click here for details