Muddy matters – exploring the soil beneath our feet
Join RHET on a journey in this video to find out more about soil and why it’s much more than just dirt under our feet. After having a cup of tea and a biscuit we hear from farmers, ecologists and land managers about the role of soil in helping produce [...]
STEM Learning Impact Report published
Read the Report here, published to mark 20 years of STEM Learning and working with partners.
Nature Discovery Map launches for Scottish schools!
NatureScot have announced (21 November 2024) that teachers and pupils across Scotland are being invited to join a national journey of nature discovery, as an exciting new digital support for learning outdoors is announced.
Scotland’s STEM Education and Training Strategy – Evaluation Reports
Find the following STEM evaluation reports on Education Scotland’s National Improvement Hub: Evaluation of the STEM Grants Programme Rounds One to Three Factors in Successful STEM Learner Engagement: A case study approach These reports are timely as Scotland embarks on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle process, providing a summary of the [...]
Tech can help kids connect with nature and go outdoors
This article in the Conversation (17 October 2024) share tips on how to make using tech outdoors with kids work.
Results in for the Great UK WaterBlitz 2024!
During 20-23 September, Earthwatch UK received over 2,300 data points from over 4,500 citizen scientists. The Guardian (21 October 2024) also shared this story. The key findings: 61% of data points showed poor water quality with significant regional variation Data show the Anglian and Thames river basin districts have the [...]
Scotland’s industrial greenhouse gas emissions decreased during 2023
SEPA have published (01 October 2024) this year’s Scottish Pollutant Release Inventory (SPRI) data, which shows a 13.5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at SEPA regulated sites between 2022 and 2023. The information and data may be useful for environmental studies students.
Five surprising ways that trees help prevent flooding
This article published in The Conversation (17 October 2024) shares findings from research carried out in Scotland. Woodlands and greenspaces were found to be powerful tools for reducing flood risk in 5 ways.
