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May 25, 2012
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Learning for the new NQs: Speak up Scotland! A Year of Science Debating

Within our recently published advice and guidance associated with the new NQs in science, there are a number of areas which would lend themselves to discussion in the classroom. What does this look like? What is the difference between learners … Continue reading

May 12, 2012
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STEM Central and Water

A clean safe water supply is vital to life and health and flooding can cause damage and disruption to communities. The STEM Central water context  deals with the work of civil engineers who conceive, design, plan, construct and maintain all the infrastructure for water, … Continue reading

May 5, 2012
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STEM Central and The James Hutton Institute: Water Works

On 10th February we blogged about this exciting opportunity which can be used in many contexts, including to enrich the STEM Central water context. A trickling burn, a flooded street, a horse’s trough or a grand Scottish loch – no matter … Continue reading

April 26, 2012
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Scottish Pupils Showcase their Innovative Engineering Projects

Young engineering talent from secondary schools in Scotland showcased their projects at Strathclyde University on the 23rd April at the EES Celebration and Assessment Day (CAD). Teams each of four S5/S6 pupils have been working on sophisticated engineering projects with … Continue reading

January 24, 2012
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Young talent on course to solve real engineering problems

On 11th January I was invited along to the Engineering Education Scheme Residential at Strathclyde University. Young talent from secondary schools across Scotland returned to the University of Strathclyde to take part in the Engineering Education Scheme (EES) workshop on … Continue reading

January 19, 2012
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Engineering Education Scheme Residential

Last week I was invited along to the Engineering Education Scheme (run by EDT), Residential Workshop at the University of Strathclyde. At the residential S5/6 learners from around 15 schools across Scotland were brought together, along with engineers, teachers and engineering … Continue reading

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