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November 18, 2012
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STEM Central Sound Context and Chloe’s new ear

If you are working with the recently published STEM Central Sound context, the story of Chloe’s new ear from the Daily What news for schools in Scotland, including interactive diagrams might provide an interesting discussion point, or stimulus for related work.

November 14, 2012
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Oscar Pistorius at the University of Strathclyde to receive an honorary degree

Our STEM Central Bioengineering context, published in February 2012, highlights the work of the National Centre for Prosthetic and Orthotics at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Today Oscar Pistorius, the first double leg amputee to compete at both the … Continue reading

October 26, 2012
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Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy resource

This professional learning resource provides both an overview and further detail on children and young people’s strengths and areas for improvement in numeracy within measurement, and fractions, decimal fractions and percentages (including ratio and proportion). It also provides guidance and … Continue reading

October 11, 2012
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bit.ly/stemhome a community for professional learning

Development is well underway of our new STEM professional learning community bit.ly/stemhome – a place to connect and share. It is live now, and we’ll update you as it develops further…meantime take a look!

October 9, 2012
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Box Office Bioethics: Calling all young film-makers!

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is delighted to announce the opening of our film competition Box Office Bioethics, inviting budding filmmakers to explore ethical issues in biology and medicine – and get creative! The competition is open to students in … Continue reading

October 8, 2012
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Heard about our new Sound context on STEM Central?

This week we’ve launched our  Sound context which includes learning journeys from early to fourth level. The context builds the storyline through our ability to make sound, sound as a tool of communication, for example through talk or by using … Continue reading

September 19, 2012
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Launch of The Sciences 3-18 Curriculum Impact Project report

Education Scotland today launches The Sciences 3-18 Curriculum Impact Project report. The sciences and social studies reports are the first two reports in a Curriculum Impact series designed to present a subject-by-subject picture of how children and young people are … Continue reading

September 14, 2012
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SLF 2012: Forensic Rookies, Transition and the AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust: Scottish Islands and Mainland ICT and Science project

With a week to go until SLF 2012 kicks off, there are only a few spaces remaining in session N1A “Forensic Rookies”, presented by Professor Susan Rodrigues and Neil Taylor. The workshop will share the findings of a recent project … Continue reading

August 29, 2012
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STEM Central Bioengineering and the London 2012 Paralympic Games

The London 2012 Paralympic Games starts today, an ideal time to tap into our STEM Central Bioengineering context and explore Scotland’s role in repairing, assisting and augmenting impaired body functions.   An article from the BBC today “Paralympics: Should technology … Continue reading

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