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August 18, 2014
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I’m a scientist get me out of here- upcoming events

I’m a Scientist will return this November (10th–21st) with both themed and general zones. We’ll send out an email to teachers in early September asking if they would like to take part. Teachers sign up to take part before 22nd … Continue reading

August 18, 2014
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Connect your school with the world’s leading chemistry community

Connect your school with the world’s leading chemistry community Nearly 200 Scottish schools and FE colleges are now involved with the Royal Society of Chemistry’s free programme for schools, the Learn Chemistry Partnership, which was launched earlier this year. With … Continue reading

July 30, 2014
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Education Scotland Sciences Conversation Days Summary

Following the publication of the updated Sciences 3-18 Curriculum Impact Report, Education Scotland hosted a series of conversation days to engage stakeholders in discussions around the findings of the report and to collectively identify priorities for action to secure improvements … Continue reading

July 18, 2014
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The Royal Institute – fun, easy ways to do exciting science at home

ExpeRimental is a new series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged four to ten. Ignite a child’s natural curiosity and explore, question and test some of the fundamentals … Continue reading

June 20, 2014
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What issue should science solve next? Ask the Longitude Prize challenge champions.

Water. Paralysis. Food. Flight. Dementia. Antibiotics. Which challenge should science solve next? In 1714 the UK Government offered £20,000 to the person who could solve the Longitude problem. In 2014 the prize fund has increased to £10,000,000 and the public … Continue reading

June 16, 2014
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Education Scotland’s support for learning, teaching and assessment in the sciences

Education Scotland has produced a suite of documents to support learning, teaching and assessment of the sciences from early to third level. First we have the Sciences Principles and Practice Paper, essential reading which: details the purposes of learning within … Continue reading

June 4, 2014
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Citizen Science for Hurricane Season: Cyclone Center

June 1st marked the official beginning of the hurricane season in the Atlantic, and you can help improve our understanding of these powerful storms on www.cyclonecenter.org To recognize the start of the season, Cyclone Center (or Centre – depending on … Continue reading

May 23, 2014
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Royal Society of Chemistry Global Experiment 2014

The Global Experiment 2014 encourages young people aged 7-16 , from all around the world, to participate in two experiments, investigating solubility and growing crystals, and to share their results around the world by posting them online. The resources required … Continue reading

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