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Exemplification of Curriculum for Excellence
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.
Forces- steps in the learning journey
Support for staff in developing their knowledge of this area of the curriculum as well as illustrating the application of a broader repertoire of teaching and learning strategies applicable to sciences.
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Topical science
This piece illustrates resources and approaches relevant to topical science by providing practical classroom activities and case studies of practice.
An active approach to learning in the sciences - Simpson Primary
Case studies showing emerging practice in the delivery of sciences from Simpson Primary School.
Promoting science during primary to secondary transition
This illustrates an innovative transition project that promotes science, technology, sustainability and global citizenship.
Properties and uses of materials
Through active learning children can explore the properties of different substances. The following examples of learning activities and pupils' work are used to exemplify standards at early, first and second level.
Science - Working together for active learning
On 4 November 2008, a Good Practice conference was held to coincide with the launch of the HMIE publication 'Science – A portrait of current practice in Scottish Schools'.