September 13, 2013
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Science, technology, engineering and maths are key priorities within Curriculum for Excellence. The Scottish Learning Festival 2013 provides numerous opportunities for practitioners to engage in meaningful discussions and attend seminars and workshops relating to STEM. A showcase of innovative practice … Continue reading
September 4, 2013
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SCOTTISH ENGINEERING SPECIAL LEADERS AWARD CHALLENGE – “If you could be an engineer in Scotland – what would you do?” Scottish Engineering and the Leaders Award are challenging Primary and Secondary school pupils in Scotland to consider what they would … Continue reading
September 3, 2013
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Our world is always changing. Look out your window long enough, and you might see the weather change. Look even longer, and you’ll see the seasons change. The Earth’s climate is changing, too, but in ways that you can’t easily … Continue reading
August 26, 2013
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Scotland’s Environment Web has a unique set of on-line guidance and digital tools to help people set up their own public environmental monitoring projects. Public monitoring or ‘citizen science’ can be described as “scientific activities in which non-professional scientists volunteer to … Continue reading
August 16, 2013
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The new term is about to begin and SSERC are once again offering a range of practical hands-on CPD courses for Secondary practitioners. Places remain on the 2-part residential courses for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which support CfE up … Continue reading
August 16, 2013
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Glow Meet – 20th August 2013- 12.00pm Event suitable for S2-S6 Join our Glow Meet, where author and Physics Professor, James Kakalios, will explain the basic principles of Physics within the context of superheroes! Professor Kakalios earned his PhD from … Continue reading
August 16, 2013
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TEDX Women – Think Exchange Debate TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” The program is designed to give communities, organisations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. … Continue reading
July 22, 2013
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The Forth Replacement Crossing Contact and Education Centre is now open and taking bookings for school groups to find out about the construction of the new bridge across the Firth of Forth – recently named ‘The Queensferry Crossing’. Visit the … Continue reading
May 27, 2013
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Leaders Award for STEM and Scottish Engineering are challenging primary and secondary school learners in Scotland to consider what they would do if they were an engineer. Learners are being asked to research engineering and interview practicing engineers to illustrate and annotate … Continue reading
May 27, 2013
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Over a year and half ago the 16 schools in Perth High School Local Management Group (LMG) decided to work collaboratively to develop learning and teaching in science. The aim of their partnership working was to: Support primary/secondary transition Provide … Continue reading
