Science

Electricity

A girl in a kitchen

How we use electricity in our homes – Early level

This session aims to make learners familiar with electrical items in the home and how to use them safely.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 0-09a

Tubs of putty and ground markers

Basic introduction to series circuits and their uses – First level

This session aims to make learners familiar with electrical circuits and components that can be used.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 1-09a

A circuit board

Introduction to circuit building – Second level

This session aims to make learners familiar with using snap circuit components to create simple circuits. Learners will be introduced to series and parallel circuits and resistors.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-09a

Book and circuit board

Conductors and insulators – Second level

This session aims to introduce pupils to the properties of conducting and insulating materials.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-09a

A lemon battery

Building a battery – Second level

This session aims to introduce pupils to the concept of a chemical cell. They will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and build a chemical cell (battery) out of simple materials.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-10a

Electrical set

Building a games controller – Second level

This session aims to allow pupils to design a simple computer game and then use conductive material to build a games controller.

Curriculum for Excellence links: TCH 2-09a, TCH 2-14a

Environment

Various crafting items

Environment - Oil Spill – Second level

This session aims to introduce pupils to the formation of oil and its impact upon the environment. Pupils will have the opportunity to design a prototype device to clean up an oil slick.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-04b, TCH 2-07a

Marine Science

Developed in partnership with the Scottish Association for Marine Science.

Contents of the Marine Science Discovery Kit

Creature Feature – Second level

This session aims to introduce how animals have adapted to their specific environments in the marine world, and to use this knowledge to design a new species.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-01a, EXA 2-04a, EXA 2-05a

Contents of the Marine Science Discovery Kit

Ecosystem Jenga – Second level

This session aims to demonstrate the relationship between the trophic levels of the marine food web and the potential impact humans have on that food web.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-01a, SCN 2-02a

Contents of the Marine Science Discovery Kit

Pollution Tank – Second level

This session aims to introduce how different types of pollution and human activities cause marine pollution and the effects on the marine environment.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-04b, SCN 2-08a, TCH 2-06a

Plant Science – The Weird and Wonderful World of Plants

Developed in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Carnivorous Plants – First level

This session aims to explore how carnivorous plants find food to support their growth.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 1-02a

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Plant Uses – Second level

This session aims to highlight the many uses of plants to benefit society.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-02b

Pollination – Second level

This session aims to develop understanding of pollination and the different types of pollinators.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-14a

Senses

Various crafting items

Senses – First level

These sessions aim to encourage pupils to investigate their own senses using simple everyday materials.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 1-12b

Senses kit

Senses – Second level

These sessions aim to encourage pupils to investigate their own senses using simple everyday materials.

Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-12b