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We would love to showcase your practice showing STEM education in a primary context.  If you have something to share then please email the STEM team at  <\/span>STEM@educationscotland.gov.scot <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creativity in STEM at Ratho Primary School<\/h1>\n\n\n
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The Young STEM Leaders at Ratho Primary School gave a presentation at the National Creative Learning Network Event at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh.\u00a0\u00a0Olivia and Morven, who are both in P6,\u00a0showcased the development of creativity skills through Engineering STEM Challenges (solving problems by designing, creating, testing and improving with feedback).\u00a0 They talked about using imagination to come up with innovative designs, curiosity to explore and investigate different options, open-mindedness to negotiate and compromise with team members, problem-solving during building and critical thinking to improve their designs.\u00a0\u00a0Morven and Olivia then ran a STEM Challenge for the audience so they could experience this for themselves and reflect on the development of key skills.\u00a0\u00a0Amy Dixon, Science Specialist STEM Teacher at Ratho Primary School and STEM Development Officer for the City of Edinburgh Council, spoke about the importance of creating a culture of learning from each other, where risk-taking and making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process.\u00a0 STEM Challenges provide rich opportunities for creative learning and skills development. To find out more about Ratho Primary’s approach to creativtity in STEM please refer to the Power Point presentation Creativity in STEM at Ratho Primary School<\/strong> – Amy Dixon<\/strong><\/a> or watch Amy presenting on their approach in this short video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Muckhart Primary School<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In the spirit of empowerment, and having built up excellent relationships with parents and carers over a number of years, the school met with a focus group of parents and grandparents who were willing to give their time to become involved in the development of the STEM curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n

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They created a plan complete with goals and targets and understood the importance of the plan having impact on our children\u2019s knowledge and understanding of STEM. They also researched and arranged a Forensic Workshop for all children.
This parent\/carer team come in to school approx. once a month and deliver a STEM lesson differentiated to suit the two classes. The lesson builds on evaluations from the pupils from the prior lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without the support of their parents and grandparents they would not be able to fulfil this curriculum experience in such an enjoyable, worthwhile way. The learning is active, practical and engaging and the focus group are keen to deliver these lessons in alignment with the ethos and culture of our school. These lessons support our school; adding variety to the learning. The lessons are challenging but also enjoyable and children are beginning to be able to talk confidently about skills that are being developed in these lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moorfoot Primary<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Moorfoot Primary in Inverclyde have a range of STEM learning opportunities, including digital, for their learners.  They have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n