We're delighted to announce that we're partnering with Vattenfall Business Solutions UK to deliver specialist hands on, out-of-classroom learning to primary 6/7 and secondary 1/2 students in their own community. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gdHSHUAV
Science Skills Academy
Primary and Secondary Education
The Science Skills Academy engages with young people throughout the Highlands and Islands to raise awareness about STEM
About us
With thousands of high-quality jobs looming in biosciences, digital skills, renewable energy and the space sector, the Science Skills Academy (SSA) is here to spark the interest of young people and ensure equal access to STEM provision for all schools across Highland. With a network of inspirational STEM rooms, and a wide range of programmes, we're working with schools, employers and families to provide exciting and stimulating activities that engage young people and make them aware of the new opportunities coming their way. We're a multi-partnership project led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), and funded though the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal.
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http://scienceskillsacademy.co.uk
External link for Science Skills Academy
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Type
- Government Agency
Employees at Science Skills Academy
Updates
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We have partnered with the Highland Wildlife Park to run a week of wildlife-themed crime scene investigation activities! Put your investigation skills to the test and find out what our wildlife get up to when we're not around! Highland Wildlife Park, 10:30am to 12:30pm, from Monday 12 to Friday 16 August. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years. Bookable through the Highland Wildlife Park website: https://lnkd.in/edDFVaVd
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We're partnering with the Countryside Rangers at Newton Hill Woodland for some Wildlife CSI! We need you to help us solve the mysterious disappearances of some of our favourite creatures. We will be combing the sites for clues and using cutting edge technology to track down the criminals. We will be learning to use digital microscopes in our woodland laboratory and tracking down the suspects using infrared cameras and Microbits! Newton Hill Woodland on 9 August at 10:30am to 12:30pm. For children aged 8-12 years old. Children can be left with us for the event. They must come dressed in suitable outdoor clothing. Event will be weather dependent due to our fragile crime scenes! Bookable through the Highlife Highland School's Out website: https://lnkd.in/g_SqrZgn
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Join Nick from the Fort William Newton Room at Ardnamurchan Library and gain a new perspective on the world around you! We will examine simple, everyday objects through a microscope and use our observations to produce an inspired piece of artwork. See the world as you have never seen it before and be inspired! Ardnamurchan Library on 7 August at 11:30am to 12:30pm. Suitable for ages 8-12. Bookable through the Highlife Highland School's Out website: https://lnkd.in/eEMKusZJ
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Extract your own DNA and investigate the strawberry mystery at Bettyhill Library with Aileen Simmonite from the Thurso Newton Room. Bettyhill Library on 7 August at 10:30am to 12:30pm. Suitable for ages 7-12 (under 8s to be accompanied by an adult). Contact Bettyhill Library on (01641) 521754 or [email protected] with any questions or for any booking queries.
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Join Nick from the Fort William Newton Room and gain a new perspective on the world around you! We will examine simple, everyday objects through a microscope and use our observations to produce an inspired piece of artwork. See the world as you have never seen it before and be inspired! Kinlochleven Library on 31 July at 2pm to 3pm. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12. Bookable through the Highlife Highland School's Out website: https://lnkd.in/ef8gBa5K
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Join us at Tain Library for some Microscopic Art! We'll look closely at the world around us using our new digital microscopes, before making some art to take home inspired by our favourite things! Tain Library on 26 July, 2:30pm to 4pm. Suitable for children aged 5 to 8, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. To book, contact the Tain Library directly on (01862) 892391 or e-mail [email protected].
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It's summer and two of the essential ingredients for summertime are ice cream and lemonade! So join us at Bettyhill Library to make your own ice cream and rainbow lemonade. Bettyhill Library on 23 July, 11:00am to 12:30pm. Suitable for ages 7-10 (8 and under to be accompanied by an adult). Contact Bettyhill Library directly on (01641) 521754 or [email protected] to book.
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Join us at Dornoch Library for some Microscopic Art! We'll look closely at the world around us using our new digital microscopes, before making some art to take home inspired by our favourite things! Dornoch Library on 22 July, 10:30am until noon. Suitable for children aged 5 to 8, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. To book, contact the Dornoch Library directly on (01862) 811079 or e-mail [email protected].
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We'll be at Tain Library driving our Sphero Mini robots through obstacle courses and mazes, to test our dexterity and reactions! Tain Library on 19 July from 2:30pm to 4pm. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years. To book, contact the Tain Library directly on (01862) 892391 or e-mail [email protected].
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