The case studies in this section provide staff with exemplars of how some schools in Scotland have started to implement the sciences experiences and outcomes under Curriculum for Excellence.
Within each of these studies you can find innovative teaching methods, video clips of good practice and numerous support materials for your own use.
These are by no means prescriptive teaching models for the curriculum but are provided to offer you inspiring illustrations of innovative practices that are already being used in Scottish schools today.
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A multidisciplinary cultural enterprise project based on archaeology, involving all S1 pupils in real life outdoor learning in partnership with local businesses and specialist historical organisations.
Published on 2 June 2011
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Using an Active Learning Approach in P1
This case study focuses on supporting children to reflect on and evaluate their learning and to encourage them to be an integral part of the planning process.
Published on 23 March 2011
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Year-long Forest School sessions in a secondary school
This case study focuses on the Forest School sessions organised for S4 pupils at Gracemount High School. Primarily, this was offered to those taking biology, but also as a wider school approach to encourage regular attendance and wider achievement.
Published on 25 February 2011
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Involving learners in their learning
Find out more about the recent Scottish Science Education Conference, 'Sustaining Science: bright ideas for the future'. This conference aimed to support learning and teaching in the sciences.
Published on 10 November 2010
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Videos that communicate the benefits of Curriculum of Excellence to parents. Teachers and children give their views, featuring examples like the joint sciences project 'Tatties and minibeasts'.
Published on 9 November 2010
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Using open-ended practical challenges in the sciences
This case study show how to use open-ended practical challenges in the sciences where pupils have the opportunity to explore their own ideas.
Published on 6 October 2010
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Developing the attributes of scientifically literate citizens
This case study aims to support staff in eliciting discussion on topical and ethical issues in the sciences. The series of materials provides natural connections across the curriculum with literacy and health and wellbeing.
Published on 5 October 2010
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Enterprising sciences and technologies
The aim of this study is to provide information to support practitioners who wish to undertake interdisciplinary learning for children and young people from pre-school to age 15.
Published on 24 August 2010
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Rapid Response Engineering Challenge
The Rapid Response Engineering Challenge (RREC) is a problem solving activity for S1 and S2 pupils to help them understand the work of civil engineers, particularly in the event of a disaster.
Published on 12 August 2010
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The human body provided a stimulating context for this P6 science-focused interdisciplinary study.
Published on 11 August 2010
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