Courses 2011-2012

Courses in 2011-12

Welcome to Dundee Science Centre's Science Learning Institute, we are pleased to be providing another exciting set of courses for 2011-2012.

If you would like to book a place on any of these courses please contact the Science Learning Team on 01382 868609 or alternatively, email Dr Katie Blackett on katie.blackett@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk.

A limited number of free places will be available throughout the year to support your professional development, to find out more please visit here for details.

Early Explorers Showcase
Wednesday 25 April 2012, 4.30 - 6.30pm
Recommended for primary and nursery teachers, community group staff, parents and carers
Curriculum for Excellence links: This programme contributes to a wide range of curriculum links, including HWB 0-47a,b, SCN 0-06a, SCN 0-12a, SCN 0-05a, SCN 0-11a
Early Explorers is our monthly programme for Early Years. Enjoy a visit to Dundee Science Centre and learn about these very popular events and our Early Years workshops, and how your pupils and children can benefit from them – with opportunities to see a specially created planetarium show and try out some of our latest Early Explorer activities.
Delivered by Dundee Science Centre Science Learning Team

Microbiology for the Primary Classroom
Wednesday 2 May 2012, 4.30 - 6.30pm
Recommended for Primary teachers
Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 1-13a, SCN 2-13a, SCN 3-13b,c
Ever wondered how to approach the subject of bacteria and their minute scale with your pupils? Come along and learn different ways to develop this subject in the classroom, with resources and ideas for cross-curricular activities available.
Delivered by Dundee Science Centre Science Learning Team
*Free loan resources available*

How to run a Science Investigation in the Primary Classroom
Wednesday 16 May 2012, 4.30 - 6.30pm, arrival and coffee 4.00-4.30pm
Recommended for primary teachers
Curriculum for Excellence links: Inquiry skills across the curriculum
This session shows how best to take a subject and build a project around it. Scientists from the centre will provide you with ideas on how to plan and carry out an investigation, using inquiry-based learning.
Delivered by Dundee Science Centre Science Learning Team

We are currently developing the programme for 2012/2013 and look forward to sharing this with you later in the year.

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