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October 24, 2013
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Science for the Newly Qualified Primary Teacher

SSERC, a Local Authority shared-service providing support across all thirty-two Scottish Education Authorities, is offering a practical hands-on CPD course for newly qualified Primary practitioners. ‘Science for the Newly Qualified Primary Teacher’ is a 2 part residential course, with part … Continue reading

October 2, 2013
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Generation Science Schools Programme 2014

Edinburgh International Festival is an educational charity. Each year it delivers one of Europe’s largest science festivals, a primary school education programme and a variety of international projects.  A key part is Generation Science. Generation Science shows tour all over … Continue reading

September 29, 2013
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Dundee Science Centre working with Perth High School Local Management Group and partners

Over the last two years, practitioners from the 16 schools in the Perth High School Local Management Group have been working together to develop a framework for progression in the sciences from early to second level. You can find out … Continue reading

September 26, 2013
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Space as a context for learning for first and second level through partnerships @DundeeSciLearn

We have been really excited by the very positive reaction to our two new loan  boxes at Dundee  Science Centre Science Learning Institute. Funded as part of World Space Week by the Association for Science and Discovery Centres, these loan boxes … Continue reading

September 9, 2013
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Food and Science ‘Teach Meet’ Free Professional Learning @ Dundee Science Centre

Teachers from throughout Dundee, Perth and Angus sampled the role of food in bringing science to life in Scottish classrooms Dundee Science Centre’s Science Learning Institute (SLI) hosted a free Food and Science ‘Teach Meet’, focusing on food and drink … Continue reading

August 28, 2013
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Our Place in Space…ideas for learning for first and second level with Dundee Science Centre and Mills Observatory

  Tuesday 10th September 4.30 – 6.30pm @ Mills Observatory Dundee “Learners develop their understanding of the Earth’s position within the universe while developing a sense of time and scale. They develop their understanding of how our knowledge of the … Continue reading

August 21, 2013
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Equality in STEM education – an exciting opportunity

An exciting professional learning opportunity with SLF keynote speaker Dr Avis Glaze Education Scotland is offering a very exciting opportunity to any practitioners interested in looking at equalities issues around STEM. The facts are stark in this area. “In Scotland, … Continue reading

August 16, 2013
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Food and Science ‘Teach Meet’ Free Professional Learning @ Dundee Science Centre

When? 4th September 2013, 16:30 – 18:30 Where? Dundee Science Centre Recommended for: Practitioners with responsibilities for Food and Health, sciences, and Health and Wellbeing, and planning for learning for early years to senior phase. Sign up by contacting Michael … Continue reading

July 22, 2013
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Forth Replacement Crossing – education centre now available for bookings

The Forth Replacement Crossing Contact and Education Centre is now open and taking bookings for school groups to find out about the construction of the new bridge across the Firth of Forth – recently named ‘The Queensferry Crossing’. Visit the … Continue reading

May 27, 2013
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Scottish Engineering Special Leaders Award for STEM 2013

Leaders Award for STEM and Scottish Engineering are challenging primary and secondary school learners in Scotland to consider what they would do if they were an engineer.  Learners are being asked to research engineering and interview practicing engineers to illustrate and annotate … Continue reading

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