Through learning in the sciences, children and young people develop their interest in, and understanding of, the living, material and physical world. The sciences curriculum area provides learners with the knowledge and skills to flourish in an increasingly globalised world, including: scientific literacy, inquiry and investigative skills and analytical thinking skills.
The sciences curriculum plays a crucial role in supporting the implementation of Scotland’s STEM Education and Training Strategy. Practitioners are encouraged to embed Learning for Sustainability in the sciences to support efforts to address the climate and nature emergencies and to help Scotland become a Net Zero Nation.
Curriculum Support and Professional Learning
Education Scotland offers free bespoke support for learning, teaching and assessment in the sciences.
Our team values the opportunity to work alongside practitioners in all sectors (ELC, primary, ASN and secondary) to share ideas, support their practice and help them build their curriculum.
We offer local, regional and national support to meet the needs of cluster groups, subject networks, individual schools, and subject departments and can cover a number of areas of focus.
To discuss your requirements please email: stem@educationscotland.gov.scot
Join our sciences and STEM networks – Join our Secondary Sciences Network on Teams in Glow (Joining code: uh9sf32) to connect with other teachers across Scotland and to share practice and resources. ELC and primary practitioners can join our national STEM Network (Joining code: kz41xx4).
Resources
Visit Education Scotland’s STEM Nation online resource for information about professional learning support and resources.
Learn how the RAiSE Programme is supporting sciences in the primary sector.
Visit our STEM summary page on the National Improvement Hub to access national policy, data and exemplification.
Access a wide range of remote learning resources and videos on our National e-Learning Offer.
Learn more about our work to Improve Gender Balance and Equalities in the sciences and STEM.
Visit our Glow sciences community to access our online bank of teaching resources.
See our STEM videos on our YouTube channel.
Key documents
Principles and practice documents
Professional learning events
Visit our National Events Calendar on our STEM nation website to see the wide range of high-quality professional learning available for sciences and STEM. This one-stop shop contains details of the professional learning provided by Education Scotland and our network of trusted national partners.
