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June 8, 2012
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STEM Ambassadors in Scotland

If you haven’t tapped into the amazing, free resource that is the STEMNET  network of STEM Ambassadors, why not make a plan to explore using the STEM Ambassador scheme with STEM Central  to support, enhance and enrich teaching and learning in sciences, … Continue reading

June 8, 2012
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STEM Central Sounds Amazing

We are progressing the development of our new context on STEM Central “Sound”. Early years and first level learning journeys will be published within the next few weeks. Something to think about in preparation: what distinguishes music from noise? Why not … Continue reading

June 8, 2012
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Thinking Sustainable Futures? Join our Glow meet from Rio

11am – 12pm Tuesday 19th June 2012 What are your green dreams for the future? What message will you send to world leaders? How can Scotland become more sustainable? What can we expect from this globally important event? Over 150 … Continue reading

June 4, 2012
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Sharing learning and teaching ideas for early to second level

Participating in in-service today provided an opportunity to talk with practitioners around learning and teaching in science and share some of the ways in which Education  Scotland can provide support. Issues explored included assessment and moderation, a shared understanding of standards, progression, … Continue reading

June 4, 2012
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Learning in Sciences for EY to Second Level: Speak up Scotland! A Year of Debating in Science

We had the opportunity to participate in a local authority in-service today, working with early years and primary practitioners from a cluster. One aspect of this was to discuss how we are supporting teachers in achieving the vision of Curriculum … Continue reading

May 28, 2012
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Forensic Rookies, Transition and the AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust: Scottish Islands and Mainland ICT and Science project

Last December, we blogged about an exciting project “Forensic Rookies” involving primary and secondary schools in West Lothian, Shetland and Perth & Kinross. Collaboration via Glow Wikis and culminating in a Glow meeting in February was the key to success for … Continue reading

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

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