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🔬 HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF DISCOVER SCIENCE? 🤖

If not then you should really look into it and discover your curiosity for science! Start here and get your interest piqued in this series:

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/346050567/38/

🏝 SAY (YES) TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT!!! COMING SOON 🏝

The Young Environmental Scientists(YES) competition is coming soon to Caribbean Students and Macmillan wants to see if our Caribbean students are ready to say YES to their environment! Interested? Scan the QR code below or sign up by using the link here:

http://eepurl.com/iLWxoM

Key competition details are as follows:

Entries will be accepted between September – November 2024 (exact dates to be confirmed). With judging taking place in December.

There are TWO categories, one for PRIMARY students, aged 7-11 and one for SECONDARY students, aged 11-18.

The tasks will be related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 “Sustainable Cities and Communities”.

*read more on the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 here:

https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal11

For each category, students will be given tasks to complete, related to a hypothetical scenario based around this SDG.

Students can enter in teams (we recommend group sizes of 4, although there are no upper, or lower limits to team sizes).

A teacher (or adult) must submit the student entries on their behalf (details of how to do this are to follow and the same teacher can submit multiple team’s entries).
There can be multiple team entries from the same school.

Prizes (to be awarded early 2025) include (for both primary & secondary categories):

1ST PLACE – School lab equipment worth approximately $250 USD, science workshop, Macmillan Education science textbooks, medals, certificates & promotional items.

2ND PLACE – School lab equipment worth approximately $100 USD, Macmillan Education science textbooks, medals, certificates & promotional items.

3RD PLACE – Macmillan Education science textbooks, medals, certificates & promotional items.

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There’s not long to go until our Max Computing webinar, which takes place on Wednesday 17th January! 🤖

Join Digital Schoolhouse pioneer Shahneila Saeed as she takes us through the features of this exciting new series and provides sample activities for you to use.

⏰ The session will take place at 14:00pm GMT.
(CST & EST: 09:00am / AST: 10:00am)

Follow the link in our bio☝🏾/ Click the link below to register NOW 👇🏾

https://ow.ly/2tVS50Qk8kE

🚨 SAVE THE DATE - WEBINAR ALERT 🚨

Introducing Max Computing! 🤖

📅 Join us on Wednesday, 17th January, as we delve into our brand new series, providing an understanding of the curriculum, assessment and progression, and sample activities for teachers to use in the classroom!

Follow the link in our bio☝🏾/ Click the link below to register NOW 👇🏾

2-3pm GMT: https://ow.ly/2tVS50Qk8kE

Sign up for our webinar!⏰

Footprints emphasises the learning of life skills and the importance of good citizenship through a student-centred communicative spiraling approach.

Join social studies expert Dr Cheryl Bernabe Bishop as she provides practical advice for teachers using the series in the classroom.

Don’t miss out! Register now 👉🏾https://ow.ly/yxqe50PWsYq👈🏾



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CELEBRATE 70 YEARS of collaboration and education with MACMILLAN as we at Gaymes Book Centre uplift Macmillan for their service here within St. Vincent as a renowned publisher for our many primary & secondary educational material and all their other varied publications!

We look forward to further service and conjunction with Macmillan for their plans to bring the forefront of education to the Caribbean!

Top Tip #4 - Digital classrooms 👩🏾‍🏫

Co-author of Principles of Business for CSEC® Examinations, Rachael Raghoo Bitu shares her top tip for integrating technology into Caribbean classrooms.

Teachers - what's your top tip? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏾

We're committed to making digital educational content accessible to all in the Caribbean.

That's why we launched our study app, Let's Pass CPEA Maths! 📏📐

The app is adapted from our popular Let's Pass CPEA Mathematics revision title and provides a wealth of handy revision questions, supplementing the revision guide as part of the 'Let's Pass CPEA' series.

It's perfect for on-the-go studying and is designed to make revision engaging and effective.

Download now - it's never too early to start preparing for CPEA exams!

Apple App store: 📲 https://ow.ly/TLUr50PAiAP
Google Play store: 📲 https://ow.ly/gjG150PAiAT

Did you know?

As part of our commitment to supporting learners in a digital-led world, features supporting the implementation of digital resources into the learning environment can be found throughout our publishing.

The latest edition of Language Tree, our comprehensive primary language arts course, has a feature suggesting activities that use technology across each unit.

Look out for the picture of the tablet in your copy now! 📚

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We know integrating digital resources into educational settings isn’t always easy.

That’s why we’ve put together a series of top tips for how you as teachers, educators and parents can encourage your learners to put their ever-advancing digital skills to use, in the classroom or at home. 🖱️🖥️📱

Stay tuned for more tips coming soon!



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You know about Discover Science but have you checked out Mission Science, Its primary school counterpart?

Tailored exactly to student of its level, Mission science is not only standardized to the OECS but also makes learning fun with fun facts, eye-catching visuals, interactive activities and thorough lesson plans to reinforce the information they've learned about, plus more!

Check it out in the Macmillan catalogue!

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/705390883/

It's Macmillan's 70th Anniversary and we at Gaymes Book Centre want to shine a spotlight on the subject, starting with their new Max Maths series that approaches the field for primary school children!

A series that focuses its approach wit visual and interactive content meant to reinforce the fundamentals of mathematics such as reasoning, problem-solving, communication, connecting and representing, all to grow their interest in the subject at an early age!

Check it out!
https://macmillan-caribbean.com/search?type=product&q=max+maths

The latest edition of Human and Social Biology for CSEC® Examinations is supported by a whole host of free, online interactive resources.

Each topic has a range of interactive activities such as multiple choice, drag and drop, word games, and comprehension exercises that give instant feedback to aid understanding, all whilst advancing student's digital skills.

You can view this example, 'Cycles in Nature' in full on our YouTube channel! 🍃

"Digital education has undoubtedly changed the way we teach for the better..."

Science educator and author Tania Chung shares her thoughts on how digital learning has altered educational landscapes across the Caribbean 🗨️

What do you think? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏾

Top Tip #3 - Use the internet or social media 🌐

Using the internet or social media as an educational tool has its pros and cons, but when used safely, it can enable learners to:

🖱️Improve their digital literacy
🖱️Develop critical thinking and research skills
🖱️Collaborate and communicate effectively with others

Follow for more digital tips! 📱

Our YouTube channel is the place to be for FREE educational resources! ▶️

Whether you're looking for a teacher training webinar, an explanation of a concept, or classroom activity, our content covers a wide range of subjects and levels.

🔔 Subscribe if you haven't already: https://ow.ly/KTf550Pmx2y

How has the growth of digital learning changed the way you teach?

Let us know in the comments 👇🏾

Thank you to Nicole Kerr-Walker in Jamaica for sharing your thoughts!

Top Tip #2 - Use gamification techniques 🕹️

Online games are a simple way to integrate digital resources into the classroom, offering benefits such as:

🎮 They're fun and interactive!
🎮 Real-time feedback
🎮 Enhanced learning experience
🎮 Real-world connections

Follow for more digital tips! 📱

How can you create an effective digital learning environment? 🤔

We asked the inspiring teachers and educators we work alongside for their advice.

Our first tip comes from Dr. Claire Durant, science educator and author of Biology for CAPE Examinations. 🗨️

Follow the rest of the for more!

Here's a fun fact from Macmillan's publishing history! Did you know that the book "Self-Help English" is one of Macmillan's earliest language arts titles since they began publications?

Did you know?

As part of our commitment to supporting learners in a digital-led world, features supporting the implementation of digital resources into the learning environment can be found throughout our publishing.

The latest edition of Language Tree, our comprehensive primary language arts course, has a feature suggesting activities that use technology across each unit.

Look out for the picture of the tablet in your copy now! 📚

🇻🇨

We know integrating digital resources into educational settings isn’t always easy.

That’s why we’ve put together a series of top tips for how you as teachers, educators and parents can encourage your learners to put their ever-advancing digital skills to use, in the classroom or at home. 🖱️🖥️📱

Stay tuned for more tips coming soon!

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Have you visited our website or our other social media channels?

They’re full of free online educational resources, from teacher’s guides and help sheets, to webinars and fun activities you can do at home or in the classroom!

Take a look - scroll to the bottom of our website for our socials!

🌐 www.macmillan-caribbean.com

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To kick off , we are excited to announce our all-new course for grades 1 to 9 coming in 2024! 🤖

This brand new series teaches students digital skills to prepare them for life in the 21st century - building a strong foundation for formal qualifications and future workplaces.

Register your interest now for the latest updates on this new series!

➡️ http://eepurl.com/itx6Nc