Complete Primary Bulletin 98

Debugging your way to success!

If there is one constant you can be assured of when stepping into the world of Computing Science (CS) and coding, it is that you will inevitably make mistakes along the way.

A STEM journey

Graeme Robertson is a teacher at Dens Road Primary School, Dundee. In this article, he tells us about his experiences of attending professional learning at SSERC.

Sphero Mini: tiny tech, endless STEM learning

Get started learning STEM in the classroom with the Sphero Mini Education Pack. Sphero Mini packs tons of fun and learning into a tiny, app-enabled robotic
ball. At an entry-level price point, this tabletop bot is perfect for all students and learning spaces.

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Create a buzz around bees!

Create a buzz in your setting by supporting native bees of all kinds. You can encourage learners to take an active part in improving local habitats and biodiversity with a range of easy-toimplement actions – all designed to make life a bit easier for these very important insects.

Explorify for inclusion

How can Explorify’s new Inclusion Hub help you create a collaborative learning environment in science lessons and unleash the power of dialogue for all your pupils?

STEM Engagement round-up

SSERC offers a wide range of STEM engagement and enrichment programmes to further increase access to, and participation in STEM, well beyond the traditional classroom setting. The STEM engagement portfolio offers educators, young people, and partners in industry the opportunity to collaborate and create learning activities and opportunities in STEM for children, young people and adults in Scotland.

Great Science Share for Schools – sustainable science new resources launched

‘Sustainable Science’ is the theme for this year’s Great Science Share for Schools, the annual award-winning campaign which inspires 5-14-year-olds
to ask questions that matter to them, investigate and share their science with new audiences.

New Programme Manager for the Young STEM Leader Programme

At the end of 2023, SSERC was delighted to appoint a new Programme Manager for The Young STEM Leader Programme (YSLP). This programme continues to grow from strength to strength, with over 1000 centres and 20000 young people having engaged with the programme since its inception. Below, we find out a bit more about Dr Sharon Macnab and the opportunities that participating in the Young STEM Leader Programme offers – focussing, of course, on the levels
of the programme most relevant to Early Years and Primary.

Storytelling sessions with The3engineers.

STEM Ambassadors in Scotland are collaborating with The3engineers to bring Scout’s adventures into your classroom!

Leading the way in STEM

The delegates of cohort 2 on our Leadership in STEM Education course continue to make excellent progress as they work towards the completion of their professional enquiry.

Promote scientific and artistic skills throughout your school with Sketchbook Science

Sketchbook Science is a set of eight lessons that combine learning in both science and art. Lessons cover concepts relating to the biological, chemical and physical sciences.

Focus on micro:bit accessories

Established in the year 2011 and located in Shenzhen, China, ELECFREAKS is a company focusing on the micro:bit developed kits and accessories.

Why join the ASE?

Join thousands of fellow science educators and secure invaluable support for your own professional development journey as well as enhancing our ability to effect genuine change in the sector.

Inspire Learners aged 5-11 to protect Scotland’s water.

My Science Club