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February 10, 2015
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Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce

Developing the Young Workforce – Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy contains the Government’s plans to implement the recommendations of the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce. On 5 February, the inaugural meeting of the National Advisory Group met to discuss how … Continue reading

February 9, 2015
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Free S1-S3 Science investigation videos and resources

      Have you seen our new 3rd and 4th Level Chemistry and Physics resources? Start exploring our new airport interactive to find examples of motion and forces in action! We’ve also added some new investigation videos to help … Continue reading

February 9, 2015
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I’m a Scientist – British Science Week Enrichment Event

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here is an event that gets students talking to scientists online. It’s free for UK schools, and all you need is an internet connection for your students. It’s running this March (9th–20th) to … Continue reading

February 9, 2015
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New Grant Scheme for Biology Events in Scotland

The Society of Biology is pleased to announce the first round of our Regional Grant Scheme in Scotland Individual biologists or biology-related organisations can apply for funding to run a biology public engagement or schools event or activity in Scotland. … Continue reading

February 3, 2015
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King’s College University : Aspires Project 2014

Many governments and organisations are concerned that not enough young people are choosing to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) after the age of 16. There is also widespread concern that the profile of those who do go on … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
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Introduction to Ecosystems -Professional Learning

If we don’t grasp why ecosystems function, it becomes harder to determine possible reasons for when they don’t, and makes it difficult to identify possible environmental threats to humans. In this course you will discover how organisms are linked together … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
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Agriculture and Food Security – Professional Learning

Food security is a complex, global issue, in which we all play a part. In this free online course, you’ll join experts from the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development at the University of Reading, to investigate our relationship with … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
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ComPound Interest – Chemistry Resources

  Looking for a weekly summary of both new chemistry research and studies that have been in the news? ComPound Interest  is a blog by Andy Brunning, a chemistry teacher in the UK, creating graphics looking at the chemistry and … Continue reading

January 6, 2015
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Assessment in Science, Glow Meet and Professional Learning Twilight Sessions

Following the publication of its 3-18 Curriculum Impact Report for Sciences in September 2012, Education Scotland organised a series of conversation days where priorities for action to secure improvements in science education nationally were identified. Key aspects for development emerged, … Continue reading

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