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September 1, 2016
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SSERC – Effective Demonstrations in Teaching

Effective Demonstrations in Teaching 10-11 March 2017 (Part 1) and 22 May 2017 (Part 2)   Demonstrations can be used to enrich understanding across the sciences. This course will provide you with opportunities and ideas that will enhance your teaching. … Continue reading

August 31, 2016
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Leading for Excellence in Science

  Leading for Excellence in Science 13-16 November 2016 & 12-13 March 2017 Develop your leadership and management skills to develop a constantly improving department or faculty Curriculum for Excellence aims to bring about transformational change and en-sure the best … Continue reading

August 31, 2016
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SSERC Biology Residential

Biology Residential Part 1: Thursday 27 October – Saturday 29 October 2016 Part 2: Friday 24 – Saturday 25 March 2017 Building on the success of previous events, this course will focus on CfE Senior Phase. Through the programme, a … Continue reading

June 17, 2016
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Major BBC science campaign for primary schools in Scotland on its way for 2017

BBC Learning’s next major education campaign will aim to inspire 9-11 year olds through a series of exciting, fun and interactive UK-wide mass participation science experiments. Launching in early 2017, the new campaign will be designed to support the curriculum. A range of classroom resources … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading

February 22, 2016
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Topical Science – Gravitational Waves

Physicists have confirmed the existence of gravitational waves, ripples in the fabric of spacetime that travel at the speed of light. Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity predicted the existence of these waves 100 years ago, but this is the first … Continue reading

February 16, 2016
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Scotland’s Environment : Focus on Air Pollution

This month Scotland’s Environment newsletter focuses on air pollution. If you’re looking for resources to help discuss air quality in the classroom, then you’ll find lots of Curriculum for Excellence aligned resources on Get Learning | Scotland’s Environment Web . Here’s some other … Continue reading

February 9, 2016
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Engineering UK Report 2016

Engineering UK 2016 The State of Engineering analyses the engineering industry’s capacity for growth and details engineering in education, training and employment. Now in its eighteenth year, the report provides the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community, Government, industry … Continue reading

February 1, 2016
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BUILD IT! Adventures with LEGO® Bricks at National Museum of Scotland

LEGO® is more than a toy. It makes architects, sculptors and storytellers of us all. This spring, renowned brick artist, Warren Elsmore and his team display some of their most beautiful and intricate mini-buildings and models in our Grand Gallery. To add … Continue reading

February 1, 2016
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Climate Challenge Fund – apply for a share of £10 million

Does your school work with a community group? Community groups across Scotland are being invited to apply for a share of over £10 million Scottish Government funding for action against climate change. The hugely successful Climate Challenge Fund has supported … Continue reading

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