To Bee or not to Bee
Three lessons on the contribution that bees make to our planet on the topics of pollination, bee diversity, and hexagons in the bee hive (STEM activity).Aimed at Level 1 and 2.
Read moreTag: geoscience
Meteorological Visibility Observations: A User’s Guide
Research method for a study into the change in visibility due to climate change. National 5 to Higher.
Read moreLearn Averages with Pokemon Posters
Three posters describing different averages, using the example of Pokemon Hit Points. The posters cover mean, mode and median with graphs and information about the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Aimed at Level 2 to 3.
Read moreThinking Detectives Game: The Alps and Climate Change
A card game to develop HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) using climate change in the alps. Learners discuss whether a fictional ski instructor should exchange his skis for bicycle wheels. Included in this guide is ‘Meet the Scientists’, revealing the real climate scientists. Aimed at Level 2 to 3.
Read moreVolcanic Eruptions: an interdisciplinary approach
Four lessons giving an introduction to volcanoes and various aspects of geology: Volcano Experiments, “The Debate to Save Heimaey”, Volcanic Eruption Research, and a Field Trip. Aimed at Level 2 to 3.
Read moreDescriptive Statistics
An introduction to different types of data, an explanation of dispersion, and the different types of averages, all with specific applications to Advanced Higher Geography. Can also be applied to Advanced Higher Biology.
Read moreDigimap – Online Mapping
EDINA commissioned the creation of a number of openly licensed class resources for schools and colleges for curricular areas with […]
Read moreNothing Goes to Waste in Nature – GeoScience
Three easy to carry out, practical lessons on plant growth and decomposition and outdoor activities to collect minibeasts. Aimed at Level 1 and 2.
Read moreThe Sea-Level Story – GeoScience
An eight-part project about sea level change since the ice age. Covers glaciation, global warming and isostasy. Includes lesson plans, presentations, workbooks and a template for a timeline poster to illustrate the content of the eight sessions. Aimed at Level 3 and 4.
Read moreSow it, Grow it, Taste it – GeoScience
A project in growing and tasting vegetables. Encourages young learners to grow plants from seed, fruit and vegetable scraps and develop science skills. SCQF Level 0.
Read more