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Descriptive Statistics: Averages

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

A power point resource for teachers of biology, geography and environmental science for pupils studying at Advanced Higher (AS-Level, and above), and early FE/HE levels. Of use for helping to achieve a basic understanding and application of ‘central tendency’ in fieldwork, assignments and examination questions. It complements the Guide to Descriptive Statistics in Geosciences. This resource is for Self guided learning for learners and teachers to use in Geography, Biology, Data Science for Advanced Higher.

Sow it, grow it, taste it

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

An interdisciplinary approach to growing and tasting vegetables using experiences and outcomes in the sciences, health and wellbeing, numeracy and literacy. This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in sciences, IDL for Early: age 3 to P1 (3-6 years old) .

School of Divinity

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

The School of Divinity is committed to offering support for the teaching of Religious and Moral Education (RME) / Religious, Moral, & Philosophical Studies (RMPS) in Scottish schools. We run a series of visit-days for pupils and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events for teachers, in which colleagues share their expertise in accessible formats relevant to the Scottish curriculum. We are also developing free resources for use in schools, and these can be accessed below. This resource is for teachers and learners to use in Religious and moral education for All levels, including primary..

Nothing Goes to Waste in Nature

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

The Earth system is full of cycles – a strong contrast to the often linear product pathways in our society. The organic matter cycle is one of them, it is easy to grasp with lots of potential for hands-on ecological science and outdoor learning! This resource is for teachers to use in sciences for First Level
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Islamic Innovations Debate

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

Hold a classroom debate on Islamic Innovations. These resources are from our Debate…discover! Programme with the Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre. Many thanks to the Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre for their work on these factsheets. This resource is for teachers and learners to use in Religious and Moral Education/Sciences/Technology for Third/Fourth (S1-S3).

Kind Clothing: a guide to sustainable fashion

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

Kind Clothing is a project written for Girlguides, designed by Hannah Fieldsend. It aims to fit into the exciting and varied programme suited to inspire and challenge Girlguides ages 10-14. Any groups looking to achieve their ‘Global Awareness’ guiding essential can use Kind Clothing as part of their programme, and it covers topics such as Sustainability, Environmental Issues and Practical Skills. This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in STEM/IDL for Second (P5-P7).

School of Chemistry Public Engagement resources

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

This is a selection of web-based resources that we hope you will find useful. If you come across a brilliant resource, please let us know! This resource is for teachers, learners, parents and carers to use in Sciences / Numeracy / Technologies for First: P2-P4 (5-9 years old) Second: P5-P7 (8-12 years old)Third/Fourth: S1-S3 (11-15 years old)
Senior Phase: S4-S6 (14-18 years old)
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Volcano, continents and oceans

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

Properties and uses of substances, Earth’s Materials, People Place & Environment. This mini resource comprises 2 sessions (or one afternoon). Session 1 uses songs to name and locate the continents, oceans and Pacific Ring of Fire. Session 2 involves a reaction of vinegar and bicarbonate of soda to mimic a volcanic eruption. This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in Science IDL for Second (P5-P7).

Scientist Next Door

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

We are a small group of scientists aiming to bring together communities during the lockdown and homeschooling. We are here to share with children our passion for science, hoping more of you will find it as exciting! This resource is for teachers, learners, parents and carers to use in Sciences / Numeracy / Technologies for First: P2-P4 (5-9 years old) Second: P5-P7 (8-12 years old)Third/Fourth: S1-S3 (11-15 years old)
Senior Phase: S4-S6 (14-18 years old)
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Plants what they need to grow and why we need them

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

This resource is aimed at Level 2 students studying plant germination and decay by microorganisms. Through this resource school learners develop their scientific knowledge, skills and scientific literacy in addition to honing their practical skills. This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in sciences for Second (P5-P7).

Eclipses and Transits

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

This resource is for teachers to use in Sciences for Second (P5-P7).

Fertilisers in food production

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

Brief project covering both the life cycle of plants and where food comes from. The project involves growing baked beans ingredients and includes different recipes for having a baked bean “bake-off”. This resource contains a class workbook and a practitioner’s guide. This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in sciences IDL for Second (P5-P7).