About Learning Lab

8-week programmes for P1 – S2 bringing excellent STEM learning to the classroom. 

With a range of topics to choose from, each Learning Lab programme is anchored in the curriculum and includes hands-on activities, home learning, a science centre visit, and the opportunity to meet a practicing scientist or engineer. Aligned with CfE experiences and outcomes, Learning Lab supports teachers to deliver amazing science in the classroom.  

With a suggested teaching time of 2 hours/week for 8 weeks, each programme provides:   

• twilight professional learning session  
• lesson plans and worksheets  
• original video content   
• live interactions with scientists   
• homework activities  
• a science centre visit  

Learning Lab aims to inspire and empower young people by putting them at the centre of their own learning.  The programme provides a variety of learning experiences including videos, practical activities and interviews with STEM professionals and homework, which provide opportunities for pupils to work together to solve problems, to build their own narrative and to develop social, practical and scientific thinking skills. 

With a range of relevant STEM topics to choose from, each quality-assured and curriculum-linked programme is delivered by teachers over several weeks, with step-by-step resources and ongoing support provided by Science Centre staff. 

Contributions from real world STEM professionals offer inspiration and context for learners and each programme culminates with an element that celebrates pupils’ learning and achievements.