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November 18, 2012
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STEM Central Sound Context and Chloe’s new ear

If you are working with the recently published STEM Central Sound context, the story of Chloe’s new ear from the Daily What news for schools in Scotland, including interactive diagrams might provide an interesting discussion point, or stimulus for related work.

November 12, 2012
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Make a Splash! Junior Saltire Award for Children and Young People in Primary and Secondary Schools

Planning learning and teaching associated with the STEM Central Renewables context? This might be of interest. To help to raise awareness amongst young people of the exciting developments and opportunities of marine renewables in Scotland, for the third successive year … Continue reading

October 18, 2012
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Water Works: STEM Central and The James Hutton Institute

There has not yet been a month this year when The James Hutton Institute’s Waterworks competition and the STEM Central water context hasn’t been relevant, and this month is no different! However, 15-year-old Julian Scott from Dundee managed to find … Continue reading

October 17, 2012
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More about Sound

If you’re planning learning and teaching associated with our new Sound context on STEM Central you might be interested in this BBC Focus podcast on sound BBC Focus podcast on sound, exploring the work at the University of Salford and including … Continue reading

October 11, 2012
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bit.ly/stemhome a community for professional learning

Development is well underway of our new STEM professional learning community bit.ly/stemhome – a place to connect and share. It is live now, and we’ll update you as it develops further…meantime take a look!

October 9, 2012
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Box Office Bioethics: Calling all young film-makers!

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is delighted to announce the opening of our film competition Box Office Bioethics, inviting budding filmmakers to explore ethical issues in biology and medicine – and get creative! The competition is open to students in … Continue reading

October 8, 2012
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Heard about our new Sound context on STEM Central?

This week we’ve launched our  Sound context which includes learning journeys from early to fourth level. The context builds the storyline through our ability to make sound, sound as a tool of communication, for example through talk or by using … Continue reading

September 25, 2012
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Scottish Engineering Primary Special Leaders Award for STEM

  Since the launch of this primary pupil challenge on August 20th 2012 there has been an incredible amount of interest and an excellent rate of registration with primary schools throughout Scotland.  From the Western Isles to the Northern Isles, … Continue reading

September 14, 2012
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Generation Science!

Generation Science has released its new programme for schools and outreach: Generation Science Programme 2013 If you are using our STEM Central contexts on Water Bioengineering Sound Energy-saving House worth a look at the connections!

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