Bees and Biodiversity (including STEM)
Three lessons on the contribution that bees make to our planet on the topics of pollination, bee diversity, and hexagons in the bee hive (STEM activity). This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in Sciences/maths for Second (P5-P7).
Outdoor Learning – using green space to feel good
An outdoor learning activity to promote the health benefits of using green spaces. It includes a visitor questionnaire, health diary and drawing and interpreting graphs. Two of the lessons are classroom-based, however the other lesson is an outdoor field trip that encourages the learners to put into practise what they have learned in the first lesson. This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in Science, Health and Welfare for Second / Third (P5 – S3).
Climate change game
A card game to develop HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) using climate change in the Alps. Learners discuss whether a fictional ski instructor should exchange his skis for bicycle wheels. Included in this guide is ‘Meet the Scientists’, about the real climate scientists. This resource is for teachers to use in Sciences/ languages (german) for Second / Third (P5 – S3).
Introduction to the Brain
This resource contains a workshop with activities about the structure and functions of the brain and what happens when it goes wrong. It also contains short biographies of the two co-authors and details of their academic involvement in psychology. It is intended for learners studying the Scottish National 5 Psychology curriculum. This resource is for teachers to use in Sciences, psychology for Third/Fourth/Senior.
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Moray House Schools Online Conversations – 20 May 2020
Join Dr Hannah McNeilly and young learners to learn more about the experiences of children in learning during lockdown. The link for the meeting is: https://us02web.zoom.us/ The room ID and password for the meeting will be sent 1 hour before the event starts All...
British Sign Language Resources – Science Education in BSL video – How to make a water rocket!
Five... four... three... two... one... BLAST OFF! Ever dreamt of going into space? Watch this video and take your very first steps with Dr Cameron as she shows you how to make your very own rocket! For your rocket you will need: hot and cold water, fizzy tablets,...
Resources in British Sign Language – learning basic signs
Interested in learning basic signs? Here is a video of Gary Quinn showing the BSL signs for common terms used in the classroom and signs for each school subject.
Moray House Schools Online Conversations – 13th May 2020
Join Lisa Gjedde (Denmark), Darko Taleski (Macedonia) and Moray House colleagues to share different learning and teaching experiences during lockdown. This event is aimed at teachers and student teachers who wish to learn how they can better support families and their...
Moray House Schools Online Conversations – 6th May 2020
Join Professor Judy Robertson as she hosts a conversation with Lizzie Overton (Head Teacher Danehill Primary School) and Jo Murray (Teacher and home-schooling parent) to share experiences and discuss how we can support families with home learning.
Moray House Online Conversations
Join us for our weekly conversations around online learning and the covid-19 pandemic.
Moray House Schools Online Conversations – 29th April 2020
Paul Nisbet (CALL Scotland) on Accessibility, ASL and Technology and Frances Griffin (Place2Be) talking about mental health during the Covid-19 lockdown. Professor Judy Robertson is our host. Hosted live on Zoom with Ecamm, moderation and technical services by Jo...
About Us
This blog came about through a desire to help learners, teachers, parents and carers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many school buildings in Scotland were closed in March 2020 and learning changed significantly over the period to the summer break. The website was...
Moray House Schools Online Conversations – 22nd April 2020
Professor Judy Robertson has a conversation with Holly Linklater who is supporting some young learners through online home school and Tommy Lawson and Education Officer in Digital Learning. Hosted live on Collaborate, moderation and technical services by Jo Spiller,...
Tools for Teachers: Assistive Technology
Call Scotland is based in Moray House and provides advice and support for all Scottish schools. Browse their website for advice on all aspects of assistive technology. As a teacher, making your resources accessible is the single most important this you will do. Not...