December 16, 2013
by User deactivated
0 comments
What is the Magnificent Microbes project? The Magnificent Microbes project is a joint venture between the College of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee and Dundee Science Centre Science Learning Institute. The project, run in 2010 and 2012, has … Continue reading
November 9, 2013
by User deactivated
0 comments
Wednesday 5th March 2014 1615 – 1830 What are the mathematical processes required for teaching sciences? Exploring the teaching of maths in sciences for second, third and fourth level Using a context within biological sciences, we will explore the … Continue reading
November 2, 2013
by User deactivated
0 comments
“The Flying Scots: sciences and technologies in cycling, speed and sporting success” How does science and technology make sporting greats? Planning for learning and teaching around forces, body systems, materials and technologies in the context of cycling for second and … Continue reading
October 11, 2013
by User deactivated
0 comments
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 26, 2013
by User deactivated
0 comments
We have been really excited by the very positive reaction to our two new loan boxes at Dundee Science Centre Science Learning Institute. Funded as part of World Space Week by the Association for Science and Discovery Centres, these loan boxes … Continue reading
September 23, 2013
by User deactivated
0 comments
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 13, 2013
by User deactivated
0 comments
Science, technology, engineering and maths are key priorities within Curriculum for Excellence. The Scottish Learning Festival 2013 provides numerous opportunities for practitioners to engage in meaningful discussions and attend seminars and workshops relating to STEM. A showcase of innovative practice … Continue reading
August 28, 2013
by User deactivated
0 comments
Tuesday 10th September 4.30 – 6.30pm @ Mills Observatory Dundee “Learners develop their understanding of the Earth’s position within the universe while developing a sense of time and scale. They develop their understanding of how our knowledge of the … Continue reading
February 13, 2013
by User deactivated
0 comments
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
January 11, 2013
by User deactivated
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
