Sanika Prakash – Open.Ed

Captain Carty and the Lost Map: Introduction to Cartography and Mapping TES OER

25th September 2025 Sanika Prakash

Student drawing a map using translucent paper

Ahoy, mates! Can ye ‘elp me find me lost map? This resource is a set of two lesson plans that […]

Echoes of Egypt: A Time Traveller’s Quest and Introduction to Archaeology TES OER

29th August 2025 Sanika Prakash

People conducting an archaeological excavation

Take a trip into the past! This resource is a set of three lesson plans that introduce aspects of ancient […]

Intern Reflection: ‘Words, words, words.’ (Hamlet 2.2.210)

25th August 2025 Sanika Prakash

Towards the end of my summer internship I’ve been working with a lot of words. Whether it be process documents, […]

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Extinction Expedition: Myths and Fossils TES OER

13th August 2025 Sanika Prakash

Where did all the dinosaurs go? The “Extinction Expedition” project invites learners to explore the history, mystery, and legacy of […]

Inclusive Introduction to Earth Science TES OER

13th August 2025 Sanika Prakash

Why is Earth just right for life? A neurodiverse-friendly approach to teaching science! Lessons 1 “What is a living thing?” and […]

Geophysics Edinburgh Treasure Hunt TES OER

3rd July 2025 Sanika Prakash

Illustration of a map of King's Buildings

Geophysics is like being a detective for the Earth! Geophysics is the physics of how the earth works, uncovering what […]

Intern Reflection: Getting Started!

25th June 2025 Sanika Prakash

Victora Street in Edinburgh in the morning, before most shops opened.

Hello! I’m Sanika, and it’s been three weeks since I’ve started on as the Open Textbook Creation Intern at the Information Services Group at the University, working with the Digital Skills, Design and Training section.

In these three weeks, I’ve edited educational resources for primary and secondary school students, formatted a digital handbook, and learnt what all those tiny symbols at the bottom of the page mean about copyright. I’ve been eager to implement the things I know from my previous experiences, and even more excited to discover how much I didn’t know about academic publishing and graphic design.