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March 21, 2016
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Twigworld available to all Glow users for a further year

Tigtag and Twig online resources are currently accessible via the Glow login and are used by schools across Scotland.  These award-winning resources provide high-quality videos and accompanying learning materials for sciences, mathematics and social studies. They were procured by Education … Continue reading

March 7, 2016
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Edinburgh International Science Festival Sci-Ku Competition

The Edinburgh International Science Festival are thrilled to be revisiting their nationwide science literacy education programme, the Sci-Ku Competition!  The competition is open to primary schools and secondary schools.  To supplement the competition, they have created two teaching packs containing activities to … Continue reading

February 16, 2016
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Scotland’s Environment : Focus on Air Pollution

This month Scotland’s Environment newsletter focuses on air pollution. If you’re looking for resources to help discuss air quality in the classroom, then you’ll find lots of Curriculum for Excellence aligned resources on Get Learning | Scotland’s Environment Web . Here’s some other … Continue reading

February 5, 2016
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Scottish Attainment Challenge Innovation Fund: Applications Open

Applications have opened for the £1.5 million Innovation Fund to help schools close the attainment gap. Schools can choose whether to apply quickly for funds to run projects that are ready to start in March 2016, or to consider bids … Continue reading

February 1, 2016
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BUILD IT! Adventures with LEGO® Bricks at National Museum of Scotland

LEGO® is more than a toy. It makes architects, sculptors and storytellers of us all. This spring, renowned brick artist, Warren Elsmore and his team display some of their most beautiful and intricate mini-buildings and models in our Grand Gallery. To add … Continue reading

February 1, 2016
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Climate Challenge Fund – apply for a share of £10 million

Does your school work with a community group? Community groups across Scotland are being invited to apply for a share of over £10 million Scottish Government funding for action against climate change. The hugely successful Climate Challenge Fund has supported … Continue reading

February 1, 2016
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New literacy across learning resources from Education Scotland

Education Scotland has refreshed and updated support for literacy across learning in secondary schools. The new resource offers practical advice and suggested learning and teaching approaches which can be used by practitioners from all subject areas. The resource can be … Continue reading

January 28, 2016
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Inspiring Teachers

Teaching is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, careers you can choose. In September, the Scottish Government launched a campaign to encourage more teachers to enter the profession. The recruitment campaign will focus on attracting teachers to STEM subjects … Continue reading

January 14, 2016
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Scottish Learning Festival 2016 – Call for STEM-themed seminars

The call for seminars for the Scottish Learning Festival (SLF) 2016 is now open. The festival will host around 100 seminars over the 2 days and you are invited to submit proposals that are aligned to the conference themes. SLF … Continue reading

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