Engineering provides a rich, stimulating and challenging context for learning.
Making connections between sciences, technologies and mathematics through the context of engineering allows learners to broaden their understanding of the applications of concepts and skills developed in curriculum subjects. It allows learners to develop solutions to problems and demonstrate creativity through inquiry.
Understand more about the learning and teaching approaches offered by engineering and gain insight into engineering in Scotland.
Engineering and a sustainable future
Science, technology and engineering have a crucial role to play in creating a sustainable future and dealing with the significant global challenges of the 21st century.
Curriculum areas
Learning in curriculum areas supports interdisciplinary learning across a broad range of contexts.
Interdisciplinary learning
Engineering by its very nature is interdisciplinary, using skills and knowledge from different disciplines to solve problems.
Developing skills
The STEM Central challenges and learning journeys afford considerable opportunities to develop skills relevant to engineering, sciences, technologies, mathematics and geography.
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