July 18, 2014
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The ASPIRES study, tracked the development of young people’s science and career aspirations from age 10-14. The first ASPIRES Project has now ended but the ESRC has awarded further funding to continue their research for the next five years. ASPIRES … Continue reading
June 20, 2014
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Water. Paralysis. Food. Flight. Dementia. Antibiotics. Which challenge should science solve next? In 1714 the UK Government offered £20,000 to the person who could solve the Longitude problem. In 2014 the prize fund has increased to £10,000,000 and the public … Continue reading
June 16, 2014
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Education Scotland has produced a suite of documents to support learning, teaching and assessment of the sciences from early to third level. First we have the Sciences Principles and Practice Paper, essential reading which: details the purposes of learning within … Continue reading
June 4, 2014
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June 1st marked the official beginning of the hurricane season in the Atlantic, and you can help improve our understanding of these powerful storms on www.cyclonecenter.org To recognize the start of the season, Cyclone Center (or Centre – depending on … Continue reading
June 2, 2014
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Following the NQ Sciences events which took place in Hampden Stadium in December 2013, Education Scotland, in partnership with the SQA, organised cross authority writing workshops for NQ sciences qualifications. Faculty Heads and Principal Teachers from 30 local authorities have attended and … Continue reading
May 2, 2014
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I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! have been producing a series of science debate kits for some years now. They contain a detailed lesson plan and online resources. They are simple and ready to use educational resources that are … Continue reading
April 21, 2014
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Scottish science centres are to benefit from an extra £2.5m in funding. Glasgow Science Centre is to get the largest share of the Scottish government funding, at £962,680. Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh will receive £899,090, Dundee Science Centre £332,220 … Continue reading
April 1, 2014
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What are the latest trends in design, technology, business and education? These issues and more will be debated in the Disruptive Innovation Festival, a four week long global event. Curated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Festival provides a stage … Continue reading
March 28, 2014
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Special Seminar for Teachers – 3.30pm Friday 25th of April Royal Highland Centre Need a greater understanding of the automotive industry to pass onto your learners? Transport Scotland, the Energy Saving Trust and their partners will provide an insight into … Continue reading
March 26, 2014
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The Sustainable Learning Partnership, in association with The Crown Estate, has produced an interdisciplinary learning and teaching resource – the first in a planned series – founded upon the principles and practices of 21st Century Learning and designed to help … Continue reading
