June 8, 2012
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
February 23, 2012
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The STEM Central Context on Electric Transport allows practitioners and learners to explore time and cost analysis. The time and cost analysis learning journey has a numeracy focus and is aimed at fourth level. The Glow Science (Glow log in required) … Continue reading
February 14, 2012
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This news article sould be used with the Electric Transport Context on STEM Central. How do you get more power out of an electric car than its main battery pack can deliver? Simple, turn the car’s very bodywork into a battery, … Continue reading
