Educating young people about biosecurity and threats to local seabirds
RSPB have supported the development of a Biosecurity Schools Resource Pack. This includes biosecurity education modules which have been designed BY school pupils FOR school pupils. These include some outdoor activities.
Why children need to be more active in school playgrounds, and what is stopping them
This Child in the City article (28-03-2022) shares research which explores barriers preventing some children being physically active at break times. Children are also facing a reduction in the amount of time outside provided by schools, as well as exercise outside school hours.
Ready to take action for biodiversity in April 2022, and beyond?
You’ll find all five Biodiversity actions here, that you can do over the ten days from the 20th to 30th of April! Teachers, parents, and guardians are encouraged to take part in the activities together with younger children.
Alternative ‘Residentials’
East Ayrshire’s LOST Issue 46 (April, 2022) shares suggestions for outdoor experiences for those pupils unable to take part in residentials. For example, Loch Down Lodge provides suggestions for outdoor adventure activities that can be done in school grounds or further afield. This issue also shares useful resources from partner [...]
Live Lesson Activity – Eggbox Experiment, and more
The Eco-Schools Newsletter (April 2022) included a litter activity on ‘natural’ and ‘biodegradable’ materials. Investigate how long materials take to decompose with this simple experiment. Check out their Live Lessons programme including forthcoming ones on biodiversity (May) and water (June).
Outside lesson ideas for teachers
Engage Education have shared tips to inspire more outdoor activities and lessons, backed up by research on the benefits.
Make your own scavenger friend from wood
In their latest February 2022 newsletter, Muddy Faces share some more crafty ideas, including how to bring a small piece of wood to life as a 'Scavenger Friend'.
Outside Lessons Ideas for Teachers
Engage Education share handy tips for taking your teaching and learning outdoors. This was posted June 2021 but the ideas are relevant for any time of the year.
