Leaders Award for STEM is a fun and rewarding way of finding out about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). We also play host to additional Special Leaders Awards which run throughout the year, each having a particular focus. If you could be an engineer in Scotland – what would you do? We challenge Primary and Secondary school pupils in Scotland to research and interview inspiring engineers! This
I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! have been producing a series of science debate kits for some years now. They contain a detailed lesson plans and online resources. They are simple and ready to use educational resources that are good for small groups or a whole class. Their latest free debate kit is on the topic of Electricity Distribution. It gets secondary students thinking about how electricity distribution is a major engineering and technical challenge. Teachers
Nesta are running a one day digital creativity CPD event for primary school teachers. Find out more about digital activities you can introduce into your own classroom. Choose from four workshops on website creation, animation, Scratch and Kodu. No previous experience is necessary. Date: Saturday 10th May Location: University of Glasgow To book go to onedaydigital.eventbrite.com One Day Digital Workshops Web development with CoderDojo CoderDojo is a global movement inspiring young people to
Special Seminar for Teachers – 3.30pm Friday 25th of April Royal Highland Centre Need a greater understanding of the automotive industry to pass onto your learners? Transport Scotland, the Energy Saving Trust and their partners will provide an insight into the developments within the automotive sector and how Scotland is helping shape the future, with specific focus on low emission transport including low-carbon, hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles. The seminar
Welcome to ‘Clean Energy from the Sea’ The Sustainable Learning Partnership, in association with our partners The Crown Estate, welcomes teachers, school leaders, educational professionals and learners to this progressive, interdisciplinary learning and teaching resource – the first in a planned series – founded upon the principles and practices of 21st Century Learning and designed to help young learners prepare for life and active participation in a global society that
When? 08:45 – 15:00, Monday, 17 June 2013 Where? Commonwealth House, Glasgow Who should attend? School leaders, local authority staff and those with a whole school responsibility for Games Legacy, including cluster initiatives and wider curriculum remits related to the Games (e.g. health and wellbeing). About the event: On Monday 17th June, there will be just 401 days before the biggest multi-sport and cultural event ever to come to Scotland
