November 14, 2012
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Our STEM Central Bioengineering context, published in February 2012, highlights the work of the National Centre for Prosthetic and Orthotics at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Today Oscar Pistorius, the first double leg amputee to compete at both the … Continue reading
November 12, 2012
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Planning learning and teaching associated with the STEM Central Renewables context? This might be of interest. To help to raise awareness amongst young people of the exciting developments and opportunities of marine renewables in Scotland, for the third successive year … Continue reading
November 7, 2012
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An interesting article from the BBC “Concern over ‘souped up’ human race” could add an interesting moral and ethical dimension to work around the STEM Central Bioengineering context.
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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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 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
