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February 24, 2015
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Second Assessment in the Sciences Glow Meet

Following the publication of its 3-18 Curriculum Impact Report for Sciences in September 2012, Education Scotland organised a series of conversation days where priorities for action to secure improvements in science education nationally were identified. Key aspects for development emerged, … Continue reading

February 10, 2015
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Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce

Developing the Young Workforce – Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy contains the Government’s plans to implement the recommendations of the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce. On 5 February, the inaugural meeting of the National Advisory Group met to discuss how … Continue reading

February 9, 2015
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I’m a Scientist – British Science Week Enrichment Event

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here is an event that gets students talking to scientists online. It’s free for UK schools, and all you need is an internet connection for your students. It’s running this March (9th–20th) to … Continue reading

February 9, 2015
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New Grant Scheme for Biology Events in Scotland

The Society of Biology is pleased to announce the first round of our Regional Grant Scheme in Scotland Individual biologists or biology-related organisations can apply for funding to run a biology public engagement or schools event or activity in Scotland. … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
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Introduction to Ecosystems -Professional Learning

If we don’t grasp why ecosystems function, it becomes harder to determine possible reasons for when they don’t, and makes it difficult to identify possible environmental threats to humans. In this course you will discover how organisms are linked together … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
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Agriculture and Food Security – Professional Learning

Food security is a complex, global issue, in which we all play a part. In this free online course, you’ll join experts from the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development at the University of Reading, to investigate our relationship with … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
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Shale Gas and Fracking

    Shale gas is seen by many as a cheap, clean and plentiful source of energy; a low-carbon ‘game changer’ helping us meet the world’s rapidly growing demands for energy and offering greater energy security. Its rapid rise has … Continue reading

November 25, 2014
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SECRET ROLES OF SOIL – Secondary Schools Poster Competition

‘SECRET ROLES OF SOIL’ Win £500* for your class! Science-Art competition for S1, S2 and S3 pupils Organised by Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre, University of Aberdeen To celebrate the International Year of Soils 2015 Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre is inviting S1 to … Continue reading

November 20, 2014
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STEM e-bulletin

Sciences • Explore the latest Twig and Tigtag updates and sign up for Reachout CPD • Find out about the science RM Unify Tiles on Glow 365 • YESC 2015 Junior Saltire Awards – Design and build a wave energy … Continue reading

October 29, 2014
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Free Science and Food CLPL at Dundee Science Centre

Education Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Food and Drink Federation and Dundee Science Centre have create a series of Career Long Professional Learning events about Food Science. These events would be particularly relevant for those teaching N5 and Higher … Continue reading

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