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October 11, 2013
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Going on a Renewables Learning Journey with STEM: Planning for IDL @DundeeSciLearn

Planning for interdisciplinary learning and teaching in the context of renewables for second and third level Wednesday 22nd January 2014 1615 – 1830 Dundee Science Centre Science Learning Institute is working with partners to develop its learning programme for 2014, … Continue reading

September 23, 2013
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“Energy: Keeping Warm, Keeping Cool” Professional Learning for Teachers @Dundee Science Centre

Our Year of Natural Scotland celebrations at Dundee Science Centre kicked off on Saturday, when we were delighted to welcome experts from Historic Scotland and British Geological Survey for Green Science in the City. Celebrations at Scotland’s national science centres are … Continue reading

September 9, 2013
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Food and Science ‘Teach Meet’ Free Professional Learning @ Dundee Science Centre

Teachers from throughout Dundee, Perth and Angus sampled the role of food in bringing science to life in Scottish classrooms Dundee Science Centre’s Science Learning Institute (SLI) hosted a free Food and Science ‘Teach Meet’, focusing on food and drink … Continue reading

August 21, 2013
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Equality in STEM education – an exciting opportunity

An exciting professional learning opportunity with SLF keynote speaker Dr Avis Glaze Education Scotland is offering a very exciting opportunity to any practitioners interested in looking at equalities issues around STEM. The facts are stark in this area. “In Scotland, … Continue reading

August 16, 2013
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Food and Science ‘Teach Meet’ Free Professional Learning @ Dundee Science Centre

When? 4th September 2013, 16:30 – 18:30 Where? Dundee Science Centre Recommended for: Practitioners with responsibilities for Food and Health, sciences, and Health and Wellbeing, and planning for learning for early years to senior phase. Sign up by contacting Michael … Continue reading

July 22, 2013
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Forth Replacement Crossing – education centre now available for bookings

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

May 27, 2013
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Scottish Engineering Special Leaders Award for STEM 2013

Leaders Award for STEM and Scottish Engineering are challenging primary and secondary school learners in Scotland to consider what they would do if they were an engineer.  Learners are being asked to research engineering and interview practicing engineers to illustrate and annotate … Continue reading

February 15, 2013
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Electric Car Charging Points Plan for Scotland

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 13, 2013
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Planning for learning and teaching around the Commonwealth Games: The Maths of Medals @DundeeSciLearn

With last night’s session on cycling sciences and technologies fully booked, and primary and secondary practitioners working together with the Dundee Science Centre team, and School of Education at University of Dundee to share innovative practice, and challenge thinking on learning … Continue reading

February 8, 2013
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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

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