October 22, 2013
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Dundee Science Centre Science Learning Institute working in partnership with the Scottish Food and Drink Federation: STEM (sciences, technologies, engineering & mathematics) in Food & Drink Wednesday 20th November 2013 16:00 for refreshments and networking, 16:30 – 18:30 … Continue reading
September 23, 2013
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Our Year of Natural Scotland celebrations at Dundee Science Centre kicked off on Saturday, when we were delighted to welcome experts from Historic Scotland and British Geological Survey for Green Science in the City. Celebrations at Scotland’s national science centres are … Continue reading
September 9, 2013
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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 21, 2013
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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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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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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
February 15, 2013
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Something topical in last week’s news, if you’re working with the Electric Transport context from STEM Central. Charging points for electric cars are to be installed across Scotland’s road network, so that you will never be more than 50 miles … Continue reading
February 8, 2013
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Comments Off on Hope Beyond Hype: a story of stem cells from discovery to therapy
If you are looking for an introduction to stem cell science, research and issues for use with secondary age learners, or for your own learning, the Hope Beyond Hype graphic story may be of use. It can be viewed in … Continue reading
January 11, 2013
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STEM Central contexts present ideal opportunities for an interdisciplinary approach to learning, and the learning journeys exemplify what IDL can look like in practice. STEM Central can be used in conjunction with Education Scotland’s recently published Curriculum for Excellence briefing … Continue reading
December 16, 2012
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If you’re using the STEM Central Electric Transport context with your learners, videos from the Guardian’s Newton channel may be of interest. In this recent video “Electric car school helps motorist conquer ‘range anxiety’” , Physicist and science communicator Dr … Continue reading
