Biodiversity & Habitats, Climate Science, Plants
Scientific Literacy
9-12
An interactive set of science teaching resources to encourage discussion about plants and the environment.
These science teaching and learning materials include activities which are based around a series of resources developed by SSERC. They are aimed at pupils from age 10-14 as part of their science studies or a PSE/PSHE (personal/social/health education) programme.
Pupils will develop the important skills of expressing informed and balanced opinions based on understanding and evidence. Two sets of activities have been developed: Plants Matter and Environmental Issues.
Activities
The Plants Matter activity aims to encourage the pupils to discuss some of the issues and conflicts associated with preserving forests, providing habitats for wild animals within farmland and the importance of plants in the oceans.
The Environmental Issues activity aims to encourage the pupils to discuss some of the issues and conflicts associated with global environmental issues (pollution, habitat destruction, global warming, malnutrition and disease).
Plants Matter
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An interactive set of science teaching resources to encourage discussion about health-related issues.
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A collection of ten ‘Pictures for Talk’ previously featured in PSTT’s Why&How magazine.
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Bright Ideas Time is suitable for children of all ages and abilities. It does not need to take more than 10 minutes and can take place at any time in the lesson.
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Did you know? resources explain cutting-edge research to children with articles and helpful teacher guides.
Explore resourcePSTT advises teachers to refer to either the CLEAPSS website or SSERC website for up to date health and safety information when planning practical activities for children.
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