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Science

• Add the new SSERC tile to your Launchpad in Glow
• Register for the sciences cross-authority writing group events 2015-16
• STEM at the Scottish Learning Festival –  enjoy our STEM programme
• Food chain professional learning event – Thurs 17th Sept
• Professional learning videos for vibrations and waves now live
• Get learning section of Scotland’s Environment website now live – see data about climate change, water, rivers and more
• Want your primary school learners to talk about science? Try these videos from RSC

 

Technologies

• The National Technologies Network Glow community will keep you up to date
• CPD for Engineering Science – Advanced Higher writers day, 17th Sept 15
• CPD for Design and Manufacture – Advanced Higher day, 25th Sept 15
•  Apps for good events in Edinburgh and Glasgow
•  Trash Trek – The ultimate STEM challenge

 

Numeracy and mathematics

• Reminder to sign up for the National Numeracy and Mathematics hub sessions
• Article by Jo Boaler – What is mathematics?
•  Enquiry in mathematics from STEM Central
• Key messages in numeracy and mathematics for primary practitioners
• Check out this idea for a mathematics – Exploratorium
• Combine mathematics and literacy with this useful mathematics dictionary

 

Did you know…….?

Scottish science festivals set to share £239k of funding

 

Professional learning

Creating a smarter Scotland – A draft National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education

 

Video Inspiration

Have you got Rugby World Cup fever yet? Watch the science behind the rugby tackle

 

We’ve got loads more news to share! See our STEM blog for the latest updates.