October 18, 2012
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Last year I used some of the resources from PBS Design Squad with my primary 6 science and engineering club. On the website there is a whole section of resources aimed at parents and educators. The resource I used was … Continue reading
October 17, 2012
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If you’re planning learning and teaching associated with our new Sound context on STEM Central you might be interested in this BBC Focus podcast on sound BBC Focus podcast on sound, exploring the work at the University of Salford and including … Continue reading
October 15, 2012
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We’re currently developing our new context for STEM Central, “Rescue Vehicles”, with a focus on sciences at second level. The planned Ready for Winter? glowmeet on 25 October, 11.00 am could provide a perfect lead in to this sciences work. … Continue reading
October 11, 2012
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Comments Off on bit.ly/stemhome a community for professional learning
Development is well underway of our new STEM professional learning community bit.ly/stemhome – a place to connect and share. It is live now, and we’ll update you as it develops further…meantime take a look!
October 10, 2012
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Before the summer we published advice, guidance and exemplification of the use of Food Security as a context for learning associated with the new National 4 Science, and National 5 Biology. Food Security presents a relevant and topical context – the … Continue reading
October 9, 2012
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The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is delighted to announce the opening of our film competition Box Office Bioethics, inviting budding filmmakers to explore ethical issues in biology and medicine – and get creative! The competition is open to students in … Continue reading
October 8, 2012
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This week we’ve launched our Sound context which includes learning journeys from early to fourth level. The context builds the storyline through our ability to make sound, sound as a tool of communication, for example through talk or by using … Continue reading
October 1, 2012
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A really nice stimulus for discussion around the STEM Central Bioengineering Prosthetic Design learning journey from the BBC News magazine yesterday “In Pictures – Arty Artificial Limbs”.
September 25, 2012
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Since the launch of this primary pupil challenge on August 20th 2012 there has been an incredible amount of interest and an excellent rate of registration with primary schools throughout Scotland. From the Western Isles to the Northern Isles, … Continue reading
September 19, 2012
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Education Scotland today launches The Sciences 3-18 Curriculum Impact Project report. The sciences and social studies reports are the first two reports in a Curriculum Impact series designed to present a subject-by-subject picture of how children and young people are … Continue reading
