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January 11, 2013
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STEM Central and IDL

STEM Central contexts present ideal opportunities for an interdisciplinary approach to learning, and the learning journeys exemplify what IDL can look like in practice. STEM Central can be used in conjunction with Education Scotland’s recently published Curriculum for Excellence briefing … Continue reading

October 18, 2012
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Water Works: STEM Central and The James Hutton Institute

There has not yet been a month this year when The James Hutton Institute’s Waterworks competition and the STEM Central water context hasn’t been relevant, and this month is no different! However, 15-year-old Julian Scott from Dundee managed to find … 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!

September 14, 2012
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Generation Science!

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 1, 2012
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Water Works: STEM Central and The James Hutton Institute

Water is surely not far from anyone’s mind in this rather rainy summer season, so why not plan some learning and teaching to incorporate it? The STEM Central Water context is currently aimed at third and fourth level, but work … Continue reading

June 11, 2012
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Taking forward sciences in North Ayrshire

Education Scotland were in North Ayrshire last week, working with practitioners. Over a series of five sessions, we had the chance to meet with, and hear from, practitioners from every school in the local authority, looking at building capacity, professional … Continue reading

June 8, 2012
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Thinking Sustainable Futures? Join our Glow meet from Rio

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

May 12, 2012
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STEM Central and Water

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

May 5, 2012
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STEM Central and The James Hutton Institute: Water Works

On 10th February we blogged about this exciting opportunity which can be used in many contexts, including to enrich the STEM Central water context. A trickling burn, a flooded street, a horse’s trough or a grand Scottish loch – no matter … Continue reading

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