STEM Thursday! Today ESA 1 made ice cream and talked about liquids changing to solids and how this happens. @baldragonlearn #activelearning #scienceisfun #STEM

ESA 1 have been learning all about positive mindsets, wellness and self care this week! #esa #baldragonacademy #selfcare #mindfulness #wellness #positivity #growthmindset #positiveminds

Had a great time reading an excerpt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to our ESA groups this morning Pupil Support @ Baldragon Academy In return they were telling us some great jokes from some of the books from the Library. Cant wait to go back again.

S1 Maths in ESA 1 this morning! Reinforcing our understanding of negative integers through a team work activity. It was important to listen, talk and work together to organise our number line. #esa #negativenumbers #baldragonacademy #teamwork #talkingandlistening #skillsforlife

Yesterday ESA 1 visited Monifieth beach and park. Unfortunately we were unable to see the whale skull this time! We collected stones to use make into games for our room. #activelearning #outdoorlearning #socialskills Pupil Support @ Baldragon Academy Baldragon Academy Headteacher

ESA 1 STEM challenge. Today we were learning more about the water cycle and made our own versions using plastic bags, warm water and food colouring. #STEM #activelearning Baldragon Academy Headteacher Pupil Support @ Baldragon Academy

A MASSIVE WELL DONE to “Big Spoiler” who came Second in the Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge Baldragon Academy Baldragon Academy Headteacher

🎉🎉🎉Whoop Whoop!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to our Baldragon Academy Ballard Power S2 Hydrogen Challenge Dundee winners who went on to place 2nd today in the national finals of this #STEM schools competition. A great achievement. Well done to all. #DundeeLearning

STEM Tuesday! ESA 1 S2 made bubble snakes. We learned about how blowing the bubbles through closely weaved material causes thousands of tiny bubbles to form and join together. #STEM #activelearning Baldragon Academy Headteacher Baldragon Academy Pupil Support @ Baldragon Academy

On Monday ESA 1 visited Ardler Cafe. We had a lovely breakfast and it was a great way to start a wet Monday morning. #socialskills #lifeskills Baldragon Academy Headteacher Baldragon Academy Pupil Support @ Baldragon Academy

Congratulations to over 20 of our Baldragon Academy young people who developed life saving skills through the Heart Start British Heart Foundation programme in partnership with MCR Pathways & Scottish Fire and Rescue Service ❤️ #DundeeLearning

STEM Tuesday in ESA 1. This week we learned why oil and water don’t mix and used our knowledge to create colourful marbling pictures. We also learned why it’s important to use soap and it’s effect on oil and water molecules. #STEM #activelearning #lifeskills Baldragon Academy Headteacher

Some of our pupils in the Flexible Learning Area have been doing some great STEM work, and have also learnt how to edit their own videos!

Another great project from the Flexible Learning Area (FLA) and smart video editing.

ESA 1 S2 have been consolidating their skills in working with angles. Today we combined a maths lesson with a reward and used pizza to discuss different kinds of angles. #practicalmaths #activelearning #STEM #36degreesinaslice Baldragon Academy Headteacher Baldragon Academy Baldragon Maths

S1 enjoyed participating in Outdoor Education this term and had many adventures. #outdoorlearning #adventure #socialskills Baldragon Academy Baldragon Academy Headteacher Braeview Guidance

ESA 1 S1 and S2 tried the paper chain challenge today. Lots of discussion about how to create the optimum paper chain combining strength and length. #STEM #maths #Engineering Baldragon Academy Baldragon Academy Headteacher BaldragonChem