β-galactosidase: Competitive inhibition
In the past few years the Biology Team at SSERC have published details of several enzyme assays which could be used to support Higher Biology and Higher Human Biology; such enzyme systems include phosphatase, catalase, and β-glucosidase.
SSERC was delighted to host the Scottish ENTHUSE Celebration Awards 2019 at the Engine Shed in Stirling on 14th May 2019. These awards celebrated excellence in STEM education in Primary & Secondary schools, in school leadership and for technicians and support staff . The event allowed SSERC to commend the commitment of the winners to professional learning and the impact that it has had on them, their pupils and their school.
The Biology Team at SSERC has decided to have another look at some activities which we think might be suitable for the study of enzymes at BGE, or National 4 Biology, where learners are required to take part in practical activities which illustrate the, “…properties of enzymes and their use in industries’’.
We are delighted to report that, with support from the government, we are able to deliver digital skills training across both primary and secondary sectors. A new Digital Skills Education Officer is in post and with the support of the Digital Team in Education Scotland, we have been able to offer a range of digital skills courses.
SSERC professional learning courses
Our professional development courses range from twilight events, day-courses through to residential meetings lasting up to 6 days in total. Our curriculum coverage spans both primary and secondary sectors and we offer events for teachers as part of their career long professional learning, newly qualified teachers and technicians. Many of our events receive funding from the ENTHUSE Bursary scheme or the Scottish Government.
The Young STEM Leader (YSL) Programme: Inspiring and developing young people through STEM
A new Scottish programme which will give children and young people the chance to develop their personal skills through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is being piloted this month (June).
Out-of-balance Wheatstone Bridge
This is another article that might help you guide your students towards a successful Higher Investigation. The Wheatstone Bridge is not mentioned in the Higher Physics Course Specification. The potential divider is included, and the Wheatstone Bridge can be thought of as an application using two potential dividers. Investigating the voltage across the bridge when it is out of balance is straightforward and, if the correct setup is used, gives good results.
SSERC in Partnership with The Scottish Childminding Association
At SSERC we pride ourselves on providing excellent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) focused Career Long Professional Learning (CLPL) opportunities for educators across Scotland.
Here you will find articles on an incident involving a sodium and water experiment, welding fumes and how to use thoriated TIG welding rods safely and effectively in radioactivity experiments. There is also news about one of our team who has gained an important health and safety qualification.
