December 2008 email update
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Contents
- Resources spotlight
- Popular resources
- Website of the month
- Exam preparation
- Homecoming Scotland 2009
- Spanish Language podcast
- Latest news
- Professional development
- Subscription information
Resources spotlight
This month we have reviewed and hand-picked a selection of the NQ resources available for a range of subjects.
Geography:
Environmental Interactions: Development and Health – for Access 3
Examine economic development across the globe and the effects that has on health and healthcare. A guide as to how the resource fits in with Curriculum for Excellence is also included.Introduction to soils and soils terminology – for Higher and Advanced Higher
Unearth important aspects of soil with this three-part PowerPoint resource. Also available in PDF format.
For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Geography
Physical Education:
Introduction and Guide to the unit: Analysis and Development of Performance – for Higher
The Guide describes key concepts and key features of this unit.Progression in Performance – for Access 3 to Higher
A range of resources which provide guides to expectations at all levels. The sports include badminton, basketball, athletics, fencing, football, gymnastics and many more.
For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Physical Education
Chemistry:
A Guide for practical work – for Advanced Higher
Created for Chemistry PPAs and Investigation, this resource looks at safety, significant figures, errors, chemical analysis, organic techniques and writing reports.Staff notes for Unit 3 Organic Chemistry – for Advanced Higher
These detailed sections cover topics such as permeating aspects of organic chemistry, systematic organic chemistry, synthetic routes, stereoisomerism and medicines.
For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Chemistry
Mathematics:
Powerpoint presentations to Support the Teaching of Intermediate 2 Mathematics
This supporting material covers topics such as double brackets, fractions, quadratic factorisation, the area of a triangle, the Sine Rule and many others.Additional Question Bank – for Intermediate 1 to Advanced Higher
Questions to prepare Higher maths students for course assessments.
For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Mathematics
Popular resources
View more of the current popular resources.
Business Decision Areas I - Marketing and Operations
French: Listening: Un metier
Core Skills: Numeracy for Higher
Business Management: Revised activities for Higher
Maths Investigations and Problem Solving Activities
Website of the Month - Super Maths World
NQ online continues to build upon its collection of useful websites. Every month, one of these new web links is given the accolade of website of the month.
This month's selection, the Super Maths World, has been designed similarly to an interactive computer game. Pupils can choose their character and gain a score as they progress through a range of maths activities. Super Maths World will engage a wide variety of abilities.
NQ: latest added educational websites
Exam preparation
Involved in prelim exams? Then don't forget about the NQ exam preparation section.
This collection of resources and web links can help teachers, students and parents prepare for exams.
Homecoming Scotland 2009
A full calendar of events around the country will mark Scotland's first ever Homecoming year and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
Tell us about the Homecoming events and activities you are planning and we'll showcase your school on the Scotland's culture, history and heritage website.
Scotland's culture, history and heritage: Homecoming Scotland 2009
Spanish Language podcasts
Learning and Teaching Scotland has launched a new podcast series on what it means to be Latino in modern America. Topics include Immigration, Aspirations, Family and Freetime.
Modern Foreign Languages Environment: Spanish Languages podcast
MFLE: Spanish Language podcast
Latest news
The NQ news page has full details of the stories listed below:
Make your mark - become a marker!
Scottish Financial Education National Conference
Celebrate the success of Scotland's schools - nominate now for the Scottish Education Awards 2009
Futureskills Scotland - The Work Readiness of Recruits from Colleges and Universities in Scotland
A Consultation on the Next Generation of National Qualifications in Scotland - Consultation Responses
Better opportunities for 16+
Scotland's newest qualification
Dream jobs
Star Awards 2008
Professional development
Scottish CILT Outreach Conference (Elgin, Aberdeen, and Irvine)
Zusammen –Working Together!
Best Practice Event - Business, Administration, Modern Languages, English Communication and Media
Delivering NQs to Younger Adults
Scottish CILT and HMIE national conference
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