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December 17, 2015
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So you want to be a space biologist or rocket scientist? (thanks to Tim Peake)

Of the many and various items that British ESA astronaut Tim Peake has taken aboard the International Space Station, you may not have considered 2kg of rocket seeds being among them. The seeds are staying with Tim for 6 months and … Continue reading

October 26, 2015
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Energy Month 2015 with The Pod

Save energy in November by getting your school to take part in Switch Off Fortnight as part of Energy Month in November. Learn all about energy and why it’s important to save it, with lesson plans, quick activities a new … Continue reading

September 30, 2015
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Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy for Scotland – Public Consultation Launch

At this year’s Scottish Learning Festival Dr Alasdair Allan, Minister for Learning, Science, and Scotland’s Languages, MSP launched a consultation on the development of a Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy for Scotland. Digital technology has rich potential to support education … Continue reading

August 26, 2015
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Careers in Food & Drink Teach Meet – Tuesday 8th September

          Careers in Food & Drink Teach Meet Tuesday 8th September 4pm – 7pm National Library of Scotland Aimed at upper primary / secondary teachers with a focus on food education and science. http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2015/eventgeneral_tcm4865416.asp Network and … Continue reading

August 26, 2015
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A Guide to the Different Types of Fat – Infographic

Fat is an important nutrient in our diets, but there’s a lot of talk of different types of fats, and whether these types are beneficial or harmful to our health. These different fat classifications have their roots in chemistry – … Continue reading

August 24, 2015
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Food Chain Professional Learning Event – Thursday 17th September

          Food and drink offers an engaging and practical context for learning within Curriculum for Excellence and provides opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and for rich and meaningful partnerships between schools, the food and drink organisations and … Continue reading

June 30, 2015
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The Science of Nutrition

The Science of Nutrition Explore the science behind what you eat with this free online course. About the course Are we really what we eat? And how do we know what is in our food? This free online course will … Continue reading

May 12, 2015
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Networking Event: Engaging Schools In Community Resilience

Date: Friday 5 June 2015 Time: 09:30 (for 10:00 start) – 16:00 Venue: Menzies Glasgow Hotel, 27 Washington Street, Glasgow, G3 8AZ Target audience: teachers, school managers, local authority education officers, community resilience officers, flood planners, emergency planning officers and … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
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ComPound Interest – Chemistry Resources

  Looking for a weekly summary of both new chemistry research and studies that have been in the news? ComPound Interest  is a blog by Andy Brunning, a chemistry teacher in the UK, creating graphics looking at the chemistry and … Continue reading

September 18, 2014
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Education Scotland Vacancies

Development Officer Posts – Community Resilience and Learning for Sustainability Working in a team led by a Senior Education Officer, Development Officers work in partnership with colleagues from across the education sector, Scottish Government and other national organisations to develop, … Continue reading

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