Take Part in Learning Lab

Now available to book

Following a twilight CLPL session, teaching resources will be provided via MS Teams or Google Classroom. Suggested teaching time is 2 hours/week. The Learning Lab team will be on hand to provide support and answer questions throughout. Subsidies or funded places may be available for certain topics and for eligible schools.

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

Full details of available Learning Labs are below.

Click to jump to: Early Level | First Level | Second Level | Third Level

Early Level (Preschool - P1)

Nature Explorers - Celebrating Green Spaces and the Great Outdoors 

In this outdoor learning programme, young explorers will investigate living things, grow their own plants and discover the science all around us! Supporting curriculum outcomes in Health & Wellbeing, Planet Earth, and Numeracy and Literacy. 

Suggested duration: 3 weeks

Cost: £250+VAT per class, free for partner local authorities 

Next start date: 25th April 2024 - CLPL at 4pm 

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First Level (P2-P4)

Our World - Celebrating Our Amazing Planet

Through the themes of Our Place in Space, Living Things and Climate and Weather, young learners will explore our changing planet and how it is affected by human choices and actions. Make your own solar system, discover how clouds are made and complete a living things scavenger hunt! Aligned with first level experiences and outcomes and supported by live sessions with scientists.

Suggested duration: 6 weeks 

Cost: £250+VAT per class, free for partner schools and local authorities 

Next start date: 22nd April 2024  - CLPL at 4pm

The Air We Breathe - Exploring our lungs and the air around us 

Through hands-on activities, learners will explore how we breathe and gain an understanding of how our bodies defend us against air pollution. Learners will make their own mucus, complete lung puzzles and mazes, and become air detectives!  

Suggested duration: 4 weeks 

Cost:  £250+VAT per class, free for partner schools and local authorities 

Next start date: 16th April 2024  - CLPL at 4pm  

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Second Level 

Bodyworks - Exploring the science behind human health and wellbeing

Through exploration of different body systems, learners will discover: 

• what we all have in common 
• the differences that make us unique 
• factors that influence our health and wellbeing

Watch a lung dissection, make your own intestines and meet a real healthcare scientist! Activities support second level experiences and outcomes in Biological Systems and Health & Wellbeing. 

Suggested duration: 8 weeks

Cost: Limited free places available

Next start date: 17th April 2024  - CLPL at 4pm

Castle CSI - Uncovering Famous Scottish Castles Using Scientific Techniques 

Learners become forensic scientists as they: 

• discover how climate change is affecting our historic sites 
• solve the mystery of unidentified remains using forensic data
• complete hands-on activities with Castle CSI on Tour 

Covering second level outcomes in Social Studies, Health and Wellbeing and Sciences, Castle CSI asks pupils to piece together clues about a mystery skeleton, and carry out investigations into soil erosion, and weathering using Skittles! 

Suggested duration: 5-6 weeks

Cost - Limited Free places available 

Next start date: 23rd April 2024  - CLPL at 4pm

OUR AMAZING AIR- EXPLORING THE AIR AROUND US, HOW IT SUPPORTS LIFE, AND THE WAYS WE CAN IMPROVE IT.

Supporting learners to investigate:

• what air is and why it is so important
• what air pollution is and how we monitor it
• how air quality can be improved

Make your own air pollution catcher, grow plants in a terrarium and meet an air quality scientist! Hands-on activities support outcomes in Planet Earth, Health & Wellbeing, and Numeracy and Literacy.

Suggested duration: 6 weeks 

Cost - Limited Free places available 

Next start date: 24th April 2024

Powering the Future - EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY

Through investigation of renewables technologies and the pathway to net zero, pupils will discover opportunities in the energy sector and explore how their skills could change the world. Supporting curriculum outcomes across Sciences, Social Studies and Technologies, Powering the Future includes unique hands-on activities, group discussions, a Science Centre visit and the opportunity to meet professionals from Scotland’s energy industry.

Suggested duration: 8 weeks

Cost - Limited free places available 

Next Start Date:  18th April 2024  - CLPL at 4pm

Renewables Challenge  - Exploring Energy Production 

Learners will build their understanding of carbon neutral, renewable energy sources and career opportunities in the field. Pupils will work together to design an innovative solution to power their school using renewable energy! 

Suggested duration: 3 - 4 weeks 

Cost - Limited Free Places Available 

Next start date: Returns 2024 - 2025

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Third Level (S1 -S2)

Powering the Future - EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY

Through investigation of renewables technologies and the pathway to net zero, pupils will discover opportunities in the energy sector and explore how their skills could change the world. The content is ideal for encouraging STEM subject choices and supporting third and fourth level outcomes in Science, Technologies and Social Studies including an opportunity to meet professionals from Scotland’s growing STEM industries. 

Suggested duration: 4-6 weeks 

Cost - Limited Free Places Available 

Next start date: 30th April 2024  - CLPL at 4pm

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SCOTLAND IN SPACE - CELEBRATING THE INNOVATIVE SPIRIT IN ALL OF US AND HOW THAT SPIRIT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

Supporting young people to investigate the science behind rocket and satellite technology, applications of satellite data, and recognise the opportunities available in Scotland’s growing space industry.  

Suggested duration: 4-6 weeks 

Cost - Free Places Available 

Next start date: 9th May 2024 - CLPL at 4pm 

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