Learning resources
These resources have been specially designed to support classroom teaching using National Library of Scotland (NLS) collections.
Scottish women of science
Find out about some of the pioneering Scottish women of science.
'This View of Life' (PDF)
This PDF document includes a series of suggested teaching activities for learning about Charles Darwin, his contribution to science, and his theory of natural selection. It was created to support teachers attending a play about Charles Darwin in 2009.
Curriculum Areas: Curriculum for Excellence: Sciences
- 'This View of Life' (PDF) ( 140KB; 11 pages)
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Medical history of British India
Learn about the medical history of British India. Project manager Francine Millard introduces this fascinating project at NLS. Watch video.