Category Archives: Sciences
Developments and News in Science across Aberdeen City Council
SUT Aberdeen Christmas Lectures
Oceans of Opportunity: The Underwater World of Science and Technology
What Makes You You? – Inheritance CPD for primary teachers
Discover how to explore the CfE topic of inheritance in an accessible, inclusive and interactive way. This CPD will give you the background knowledge to teach the basics of genetics and inheritance as well as the chance to try out...
Intertek Science Fair
The Intertek Science Fair took place at the Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre on Monday 22nd May with eight Primary schools participating in the event. The event promotes independent scientific enquiry where pupils question a particula...
Closing the Equity Gap
During today’s Curriculum Team meeting we had a very lively and engaging discussion around closing the poverty related attainment gap. The initial discussion stemmed from a very interesting article which was recently publish...
Illuminating Geometry Workshops
Schools that have booked a place for Primary 6 classes to work alongside Curated Place as part of the Spectra Festival of Light 2017 have now been contacted. Teachers who have a class attending can book a place for the initial CP...
Dutch visit to Gilcomstoun
Staff from Twente Academy Young, in The Netherlands, visited Walker Road and Gilcomstoun schools to experience science lessons. The visit proved to be an exciting and stimulating opportunity for both staff and pupils at Gilcomsto...
University of Aberdeen May Festival
SAVE THE DATES – UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN MAY FESTIVAL 24th – 27th May 2016 The University of Aberdeen May Festival Schools Programme sponsored by Total will offer a selection of events for pupils and teachers to enjoy...
Twig Maths Video Resources
As you may already know the licence for Twig and Tigtag have been renewed until July 2016. As a result, these award-winning online resources will continue to be available to all local authority schools through Glow for use by educ...
Statistics across the Curriculum Event
Statistics across the Curriculum Event SQA are hosting a launch event for the new Statistics Unit at SCQF level 6, which is being introduced in session 2015-16 as part of Curriculum for Excellence. The event will take place at the...