October 15, 2012
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We’re currently developing our new context for STEM Central, “Rescue Vehicles”, with a focus on sciences at second level. The planned Ready for Winter? glowmeet on 25 October, 11.00 am could provide a perfect lead in to this sciences work. … Continue reading
October 11, 2012
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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 10, 2012
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Before the summer we published advice, guidance and exemplification of the use of Food Security as a context for learning associated with the new National 4 Science, and National 5 Biology. Food Security presents a relevant and topical context – the … Continue reading
October 8, 2012
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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
October 1, 2012
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A really nice stimulus for discussion around the STEM Central Bioengineering Prosthetic Design learning journey from the BBC News magazine yesterday “In Pictures – Arty Artificial Limbs”.
September 25, 2012
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Since the launch of this primary pupil challenge on August 20th 2012 there has been an incredible amount of interest and an excellent rate of registration with primary schools throughout Scotland. From the Western Isles to the Northern Isles, … Continue reading
September 14, 2012
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Generation Science has released its new programme for schools and outreach: Generation Science Programme 2013 If you are using our STEM Central contexts on Water Bioengineering Sound Energy-saving House worth a look at the connections!
August 29, 2012
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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
August 23, 2012
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The BBC reports today on a ‘world first’ as plans to build a community owned tidal turbine in Shetland are announced. “Renewables” as a context offers opportunities to integrate the sciences, social subjects , mathematics and technologies with responsibilities of … Continue reading
August 22, 2012
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A date for your diary, join us on Glow TV on Monday 3rd September 16:00. Twig World (the creators of Glow Science) has upgraded its content on Glow. This is an opportunity to chat directly with the Twig team about … Continue reading
