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September 7, 2015
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Slower Melting Ice Cream, & Storing Methane with Coffee Grounds

  Here’s a weekly summary of both new chemistry research and studies that have been in the news. This week Compound Interest features research on a protein that could help keep ice creams from melting so quickly, a novel method of recycling … Continue reading

August 28, 2015
by K. McFaul
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Apps for Good – two Regional Roadshows in Scotland in September,

“Apps for Good is an education technology movement that is transforming the way technology is taught in schools, turning young tech consumers into tech creators. Apps for Good aims to unlock the confidence and talent of the next generation of … Continue reading

August 26, 2015
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Sciences, Technology and Mathematics e-bulletin

Welcome to our e-bulletin for sciences, technologies, engineering and maths (STEM). Please forward to those who may be interested. Received this from someone else? Sign up to receive it directly.       Sciences • Award-winning online resources available until … Continue reading

August 26, 2015
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Careers in Food & Drink Teach Meet – Tuesday 8th September

          Careers in Food & Drink Teach Meet Tuesday 8th September 4pm – 7pm National Library of Scotland Aimed at upper primary / secondary teachers with a focus on food education and science. http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2015/eventgeneral_tcm4865416.asp Network and … Continue reading

August 26, 2015
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A Guide to the Different Types of Fat – Infographic

Fat is an important nutrient in our diets, but there’s a lot of talk of different types of fats, and whether these types are beneficial or harmful to our health. These different fat classifications have their roots in chemistry – … Continue reading

August 24, 2015
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Food Chain Professional Learning Event – Thursday 17th September

          Food and drink offers an engaging and practical context for learning within Curriculum for Excellence and provides opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and for rich and meaningful partnerships between schools, the food and drink organisations and … Continue reading

August 19, 2015
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How to add the Twig, Tigtag and Reach Out CPD tiles to your own Launchpad in Glow.

  Twig and Tigtag have been procured by Education Scotland for a further 12 months through to July 2016. These award-winning online resources will continue to be available to all local authority practitioners and learners for this time through the … Continue reading

August 11, 2015
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Sciences events programme 2015-16

    The list below outlines the professional learning opportunities for next school session being organised by Education Scotland’s Sciences Team. Please note that events may be subject to change due to availability of venues. Further events may be added … Continue reading

August 10, 2015
by I. Menzies
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Announcement – Twig and Tigtag online resources

  Twig and Tigtag Announcement We are pleased to announce that Twig and Tigtag have been procured, through competitive tender, by Education Scotland for a further 12 months through to July 2016.  As a result, these award-winning online resources will … Continue reading

July 28, 2015
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Gravity! From the Big Bang to Black Holes

      Gravity! From the Big Bang to Black Holes Gravity runs the Universe. This free online course explains why, focussing on key concepts from the Big Bang to black holes. About the course What is gravity? This fundamental … Continue reading

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