Young explorers take on Castle CSI challenge in new learning initiative
Check out this Historic Environment Scotland news article (21 April 2023) which describes new cross-curricular activities and resources, developed in partnership with Glasgow Science Centre. These highlight key aspect technology played in the construction and preservation of Scotland’s historical sites.
More green. Less screen.
The Children and Nature Network share this article (April 2023) on helping children and young people ditch their screens to benefit from outdoor time in nature. Also shared is this article (13 April 2023) on How to Instill a Love of Nature in Your Kids, is also signposted. This provides [...]
Children and teenagers can carry out valuable wildlife research – here’s how
Discover more in this article in The Conversation (6 March 2023). In one project, researchers looked at young people’s involvement with iNaturalist, a popular nature app. They found that the young people using the app contributed to quality wildlife monitoring at the same rate as adults, with the support of iNaturalist’s online [...]
Towns and cities resources showcasing nature based solutions
The Scottish Wildlife Trust have collated a number of examples, case studies and useful resources for urban nature-based solutions, demonstrating the challenges we face that can be helped by nature-based solutions in our towns and cities. This website page shares great examples of urban nature-based solutions in action.
Why we should all learn to love stinging nettles
This article in the Conversation (January 9, 2023) explores the virtues of this stinging plant. Check out the nettle’s wildlife friendly role, and how it can support human and animal health and textile technology.
Nature, Mental Health & Tech
The Connecting Nature Enterprise Forum shares this very interesting webinar recording which explores developing technology for assessing and promoting exposure to nature for health and wellbeing. This includes innovative approaches like NatureScore for mapping areas for nature and health outcomes, and nature deprived communities in the USA. Also in development [...]
Five human technologies inspired by nature – from velcro to racing cars
This fascinating article in The Conversation (30 December 2022) provides some great examples of how nature, from woodpeckers to sharks, has helped us solve technological and design problems.
Calling young filmmakers to make films for our future!
The Scottish Youth Film Foundation in partnership with WWF Scotland and the National Library of Scotland's Moving Image Archive want to see your films about our future. Climate change is happening but what will happen next? Make a film of five minutes or under and submit it to us via [...]
