August 16, 2013
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The new term is about to begin and SSERC are once again offering a range of practical hands-on CPD courses for Secondary practitioners. Places remain on the 2-part residential courses for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which support CfE up … Continue reading
August 16, 2013
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Glow Meet – 20th August 2013- 12.00pm Event suitable for S2-S6 Join our Glow Meet, where author and Physics Professor, James Kakalios, will explain the basic principles of Physics within the context of superheroes! Professor Kakalios earned his PhD from … Continue reading
August 16, 2013
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TEDX Women – Think Exchange Debate TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” The program is designed to give communities, organisations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. … 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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Comments Off on STEM Central and IDL
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
December 13, 2012
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Comments Off on Energy Security as a theme for learning in the Senior Phase
If you are planning learning and teaching associated with Energy Security for Physics in the senior phase, today’s news about fracking, reported by the BBC Minister’s approve shale gas fracking may be of interest. The BBC has also published a … Continue reading
November 27, 2012
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If you are using the advice, guidance and exemplification associated with Food Security for National 4 and National 5, or looking forward to the new STEM Central context on this theme, the Global Food Security blog may be of interest. … Continue reading
