May 5, 2016
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Curiosity Project – STEM Resources available

The Curiosity Project is a three-year engagement programme by Siemens, broadening existing investment to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to life in the UK.

The UK is great at engineering but there is a problem; there aren’t enough young people studying STEM and becoming engineers.

The project is underpinned by an education programme providing free STEM-related resources that bring STEM education to life. Resources cover topics such as mars, landing, tilting turbines, hybrid buses, floating and workshops about STEM. Careers.

Visit the Curiosity Project website to find out more and start downloading!

May 4, 2016
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Girls into STEM survey

We want to hear from girls in secondary school – What would make you interested in STEM?

Equate Scotland is the national organisation working to increase the number of girls and women studying and working in STEM. As part of their work they are completing a national piece of research on what girls in secondary school want to see in STEM over the next 10 years and what would get them more interested in science, technologies etc.

Equate are hoping to get as many responses as possible from teachers, pupils, and other education providers to help inform future projects in schools and workplaces across Scotland. If you could spend a few minutes completing this survey, and share it with your networks, it would be appreciated.

Please find the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/STEM10years

Equate Scotland would really appreciate it if you could send this round to girls in S1- S6 to complete. Their responses will be anonymous and will be included in the final report launched at the Scottish Parliament later this year.

To find out more about the work of Equate Scotland see their website at http://www.equatescotland.org.uk/

March 21, 2016
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Twigworld available to all Glow users for a further year

Tigtag and Twig online resources are currently accessible via the Glow login and are used by schools across Scotland. These award-winning resources provide high-quality videos and accompanying learning materials for sciences, mathematics and social studies. They were procured by Education Scotland in July 2015. The contract was for one year initially with the possibility of a one year extension.

Education Scotland and Twig World have agreed to this one year extension which means that both Twig and Tigtag, and also TigTag Junior and Reach Out CPD, will continue to be available to state schools through Glow until 31^st July 2017.

It will not be possible for Education Scotland to extend the contract further beyond this date.

Scotland Excel, the local authority procurement organisation, will include Education Software and Digital Content as an additional lot within their re-tender of their Education Materials framework with a start date of 1^st April 2017. It will therefore be for local authorities to purchase digital content via this route in the future.

March 15, 2016
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iSpot online resource

iSpot is a friendly and free online resource to help identify wildlife. It connects beginners and experts and is specifically designed to help people learn. Browse the 30,000 species already identified to discover what you have observed. Find out more and sign up to the iSpot community here.

March 10, 2016
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Get Energised: Renewable Energy in Scotland

Join the National Museum of Scotland on Wednesday 23rd March at 4pm to investigate Scotland’s future energy needs, focusing on renewable energy.

This session is suitable for teachers in upper primary and lower secondary. Through interactive and hands-on activities we will offer some ideas for the classroom and link to topical science with information about renewable energy in Scotland.

You will also hear about opportunities to visit National Museums Scotland with a class as part of the Get Energised programme. http://www.nms.ac.uk/about-us/schools-programme/get-energised/

If you unable to join us for the live event you can always catch up with the recording at another time – Glow TV’s Watch Again.

March 9, 2016
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Scotland’s Environment – March Newsletter

Download the March edition of Scotland’s Environment newsletter from here.

You can find out more information about Edinburgh International Science Festival (March 26th – April 10th). Additionally, you can find out more about various Citizen Science organisations from across Scotland such as RSPB, Butterfly Conservation and The Conservation Volunteers as well as finding out what’s new on Scotland’s Environment website, video of the month, and 5 five things you didn’t know about Citizen Science to name a few!

March 9, 2016
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Jedburgh STEM on the farm Saturday 23rd April 2016

Saturday 23^rd April 2016, 10 – 12.45

Upper Nisbet Farm, Jedburgh, TD8 6TS

This teacher training session will showcase the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) involved in modern agriculture. There will be a range of workshops providing information, datasets and ideas for use back in the school setting.

The event is targeted at p7 – s2 teachers and we will cover how STEM is used on the farm, how to generate datasets in school and link into national surveys, probability and the use of coordinates.

The aim of this event is to provide an insight into precision farming, generate datasets for use in school and understand the links between STEM and agriculture.

Full event details and event booking can be accessed via this form Booking Form Jedburgh STEM Event

March 7, 2016
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Edinburgh International Science Festival Sci-Ku Competition

The Edinburgh International Science Festival are thrilled to be revisiting their nationwide science literacy education programme, the Sci-Ku Competition! The competition is open to primary schools and secondary schools. To supplement the competition, they have created two teaching packs containing activities to help teachers take advantage of this competition and explore science in a creative way. For more information, please visit: www.sciencefestival.co.uk/sci-ku-competition

There are great prizes up for grabs for individual winners as well as a huge donation of science books and posters for outstanding school effort.

Primary resource pack.

Secondary resource pack.

March 3, 2016
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Engineering the Future for Girls @ the University of Strathclyde

Engineering the Future for Girls @ the University of Strathclyde: 20th-24th June 2016

Strathclyde University have launched a new 1 week Summer School for S3 girls. Engineering the Future for Girls is being delivered in collaboration with BP and is designed to engage girls in a wide range of engineering challenges that will inspire them to become the next generation of engineers. The summer school is fully-funded by BP and all student costs, including travel, will be covered. Strathclyde will accept applications from girls with any range of subject choices at National 5. The summer school is non-residential and therefore pupils should be able to make their way each day to the Strathclyde University Campus in the heart of Glasgow City Centre.

Pupils should apply at http://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/outreach/engineeringthefutureforgirls using the online application form. The deadline for applications is 1st April 2016.

If you would like any further information on the Summer School then please email: engineeringthefutureforgirls@strath.ac.uk

March 3, 2016
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Vacancies – My World of Work Live! Highlands and Islands

Building on the success of My World of Work Live! at the Glasgow Science Centre; Skills Development Scotland are rolling out the programme across new sites in Scotland. Working in partnership with the National Museums of Scotland at the National Museum in Edinburgh, Museum of Rural Life and National Flight Museum, and in Inverness from the Church Street office – to launch the My World of Work Live! Digital Studio and immersive careers space.

A new outreach programme for schools across Shetland will deliver STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) activities to all P7 – S3 pupils and complement the exhibit at Mareel Arts Centre.

SDS are looking for three staff to join the project in the Highlands and Islands to help inspire more young people to take up STEM subjects and careers.

Full time STEM Engagement Adviser (Inverness based)
Full time Events & Facilities Coordinator (Inverness)
Part-time STEM Engagement Adviser (Shetland Islands)

The link below contains details of the application process for all posts.

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/current-vacancies/