March 8, 2012
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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 … Continue reading
February 28, 2012
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The STEM Central Context on Water allows practitioners and learners to explore Microgeneration. The microgeneration learning journey has a Sciences focus aimed at third level. Lessons give learners experiences and the opportunity to develop their understanding of a renewable source … Continue reading
February 27, 2012
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The STEM Central Context on Water allows practitioners and learners to explore Cleaning Water. The cleaning water learning journey has a Sciences focus, aimed at third level. Learners are asked to reflect on the different ways in which water can … Continue reading
February 22, 2012
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The STEM Central Context on Water allows practitioners and learners to explore flood planning and flood management. The microgeneration learning journey has a Sciences focus aimed at third level. Lessons give learners experiences and the opportunity to develop their understanding … Continue reading
February 18, 2012
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This activity could be used in relation to the Water Context on STEM Central. A dam is a structure that stops water from flowing. Usually, a dam is built to redirect the water or to use the water power to generate … Continue reading
February 10, 2012
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Looking for a new idea to enrich the STEM Central water context? A trickling burn, a flooded street, a horse’s trough or a grand Scottish loch – no matter what comes to mind when you think of water the Water Works … Continue reading
January 21, 2012
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This news article could be used in relation to the STEM Central Water Context. The City of Edinburgh has experienced flooding from the Braid Burn on several occasions, with the most severe event occurring in October 2002 resulting in flooding … Continue reading
January 5, 2012
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These instructions describe how to build a model dam and could be used in relation to the STEM Central Water Context. To view the instructions click here.
December 23, 2011
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This news article about the White Cart Water Flood Prevention Scheme in Glasgow could be used in relation to the STEM Central Water Context. To read the article click here.
December 21, 2011
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Residents in a Perth and Kinross village have questioned why a new flood prevention scheme in the area failed its first proper test. This article could be used in relation to the STEM Central Water Context. To read the article … Continue reading
