Science
Electricity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 – Second level
These sessions aim to encourage pupils to investigate their own senses using simple everyday materials.
Curriculum for Excellence links: SCN 2-12b