Welcome

Welcome to the e-learning version of Science for a Successful Scotland, which was funded by Glasgow Clyde Education Foundation and developed in partnership between the Workers’ Educational Association and Glasgow Clyde College.

The text and activities were written by Dr Heather Reid, OBE, Alison Mclachlan and Daniel Sellers (“the Project Team”).

The e-learning version was produced by Glasgow Clyde College working with the Project Team. The Write People for Design designed the hard copy version and provided the logos and many of the graphics for the e-learning version.             

 Introduction

Science for a Successful Scotland is a learning and teaching resource for tutors to use with learners. It has been funded by Glasgow Clyde Education Foundation. It can be used to introduce science topics in an interesting, engaging and inspiring way, and can be used to deliver learning in community settings as well as in colleges and schools. It can be used with young learners and with adults, including parents of children who are making learning and career choices. It exists as a hard copy ‘book’ and as an online e-learning resource. It contains learning and teaching materials such as information, activities (including experiments), investigations and case studies.

Read more about why we have produced it, who it's for, how it's structured, and how you can use it.

Taster activities

These taster activities can introduce the idea of science as a topic for study. They can best be used with a group, with thinking time and discussion.

People who use science at work

Read about people who use science in their everyday work and think about jobs you might be interested in.

Curriculum mapping

Find out how Science for a Successful Scotland can help produce evidence of learning against Curriculum for Excellence Experiences and Outcomes and against SQA Core Skills.

Acknowledgements

Read our acknowledgements to find out about the people and organisations who helped us by providing expertise, advice, and opportunities to pilot and promote the resource. We want to say a special thanks to the people who appeared in the case studies, and to their employers, for getting involved so enthusiastically.

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