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Free open educational resources from the University of Edinburgh to download and adapt for primary and secondary teaching. Winner of the 2021 OEGlobal Awards for Excellence Open Curation Award for this collection of high quality student made OER on the TES platform.
Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 7
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Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 7

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These are teaching resources for free use, aimed at the second curriculum level pupils aged 10-12. The series of seven lessons titled ‘Introduction to Archaeology’ introduces pupils the field of archaeology and the archaeological significance of the Orkney Islands through interactive activities. Throughout the seven lessons, learners will explore the important concepts around archaeology and the skills to be a good archaeologists, ticking off the skills in the accompanying ‘Archaeology Skills Passport’. Learners are encouraged throughout the lessons to think creatively and work collaboratively through a range of activities, such as an excavation, drawing and group discussions, allowing them to develop a range of Experiences and Outcomes (Es&Os, an educational framework identifying a range of learning activities for Scottish Curriculum for Excellence) in a highly interdisciplinary and active way. Teachers can choose to teach all the lessons or pick any lesson as a standalone class. This pack, ‘Educating the Public’, is the last lesson of the seven, and it focuses on poster-making and presentation to use and retain the information learned. What this resource pack includes This pack includes a set of slides in Powerpoint and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Additionally, the pack includes the Evidence Book and Archaeology Passport PDFs which are intended to be used with all of the lessons as explained in the Teacher’s Guide. These can also be found in each of the lesson packs linked below. Links to the accompanying lessons Lesson 1: Introducing Archaeology Lesson 2: Introducing the Orkney Islands Lesson 3: Excavation Lesson 4: Human-environment Interactions Lesson 5: Orkney and Human-Environment Interactions Lesson 6: Protecting Sites Lesson 7: Educating the Public - this lesson Author: Sam Connor, adapted by August Enger and Mayu Ishimoto. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY SA 4.0 license.
Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 3
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Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 3

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These are teaching resources for free use, aimed at the second curriculum level pupils aged 10-12. The series of seven lessons titled ‘Introduction to Archaeology’ introduces pupils the field of archaeology and the archaeological significance of the Orkney Islands through interactive activities. Throughout the seven lessons, learners will explore the important concepts around archaeology and the skills to be a good archaeologists, ticking off the skills in the accompanying ‘Archaeology Skills Passport’. Learners are encouraged throughout the lessons to think creatively and work collaboratively through a range of activities, such as an excavation, drawing and group discussions, allowing them to develop a range of Experiences and Outcomes (Es&Os, an educational framework identifying a range of learning activities for Scottish Curriculum for Excellence) in a highly interdisciplinary and active way. Teachers can choose to teach all the lessons or pick any lesson as a standalone class. This pack, ‘Excavation’, is the third lesson of the seven, and it focuses on an interactive excavation project for hands-on learning with digital alternatives. What this resource pack includes This pack includes a set of slides in Powerpoint and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. The Word Document titled ‘Artefact Recording’ and the Powerpoint slide titled ‘Site Grid’, also available in PDF formats, are intended to be used for the indoor/outdoor excavation activity as described in the Teacher’s guide. The PDF titled ‘Sword Shells Vases Cutout’ is also intended to be used for the excavation to represent artefacts when alternatives are not available. Another Word Document titled ‘Google Earth Investigation’, also available in a PDF format, is intended to be a guidance for the Google Earth Investigation activity as described in the Teacher’s guide. Additionally, the pack includes the Evidence Book and Archaeology Passport PDFs which are intended to be used with all of the lessons as explained in the Teacher’s Guide. These can also be found in each of the lesson packs linked below. Links to the accompanying lessons To find more Open Educational Resources from the University of Edinburgh, visit open.ed.ac.uk. Author: Sam Connor, adapted by August Enger and Mayu Ishimoto. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY SA 4.0 license.
Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 6
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Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 6

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These are teaching resources for free use, aimed at the second curriculum level pupils aged 10-12. The series of seven lessons titled ‘Introduction to Archaeology’ introduces pupils the field of archaeology and the archaeological significance of the Orkney Islands through interactive activities. Throughout the seven lessons, learners will explore the important concepts around archaeology and the skills to be a good archaeologists, ticking off the skills in the accompanying ‘Archaeology Skills Passport’. Learners are encouraged throughout the lessons to think creatively and work collaboratively through a range of activities, such as an excavation, drawing and group discussions, allowing them to develop a range of Experiences and Outcomes (Es&Os, an educational framework identifying a range of learning activities for Scottish Curriculum for Excellence) in a highly interdisciplinary and active way. Teachers can choose to teach all the lessons or pick any lesson as a standalone class. This pack, ‘Protecting Sites’, is the sixth lesson of the seven, and it examinies current threats to archaeological sites and how learners can help combat them by educating the public. What this resource pack includes This pack includes a set of slides in Powerpoint and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Additionally, the pack includes the Evidence Book and Archaeology Passport PDFs which are intended to be used with all of the lessons as explained in the Teacher’s Guide. These can also be found in each of the lesson packs linked below. Links to the accompanying lessons Lesson 1: Introducing Archaeology Lesson 2: Introducing the Orkney Islands Lesson 3: Excavation Lesson 4: Human-environment Interactions Lesson 5: Orkney and Human-Environment Interactions Lesson 6: Protecting Sites - this lesson Lesson 7: Educating the Public Author: Sam Connor, adapted by August Enger and Mayu Ishimoto. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY SA 4.0 license.
Food Production and Insects (Interdisciplinary Learning)
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Food Production and Insects (Interdisciplinary Learning)

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This resource is a set of 5 lesson plans with slides, an experiment (with worksheets for analysing the results) and assessment items. The target audience for this resource is for learners aged between 14 and 16 years. Entomophagy is the human consumption of insects as food - it represents a sustainable alternative to the environmentally destructive effects of livestock based protein. The lessons presented here are based around a project designed to test the food conversion efficiency and water footprint of mealworms. The lessons are presented as 5 individual lessons each 50 minutes in length. They are designed to be incorporated into the school’s curriculum surrounding the food production unit for National 5 students. Providing that classes are taught when the food production unit would normally be delivered, these lessons can act as a detailed blueprint of how to teach the two related subjects in tandem. This resource aims to cover the following Curriculum for Excellence benchmarks: SOC 4-09a - Having evaluated the role of agriculture in the production of food and raw material, I can draw reasoned conclusions about the environmental impacts and sustainability. SCN 4-03a - Through investigating the nitrogen cycle and evaluating results from practical experiments, I can suggest a design for a fertiliser, taking account of its environmental impact. (Particularly the points associated with “Explores and explains the possible impact of the use of fertilisers, for example, algal blooms.”) SCN 4-20a - I have researched new developments in science and can explain how their current or future applications might impact on modern life.   This resource was created as part of the GeoScience Outreach Course at the University of Edinburgh and was originally developed for the Trinity Academy in Edinburgh. Author: Danny Ashton, adapted by Ana Mckellar. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC-BY-SA 4.0 license. Cover image is Future food: insects (Krabi, Thailand 2015) by Paul Arps (Flickr), licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 2
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Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 2

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These are teaching resources for free use, aimed at the second curriculum level pupils aged 10-12. The series of seven lessons titled ‘Introduction to Archaeology’ introduces pupils the field of archaeology and the archaeological significance of the Orkney Islands through interactive activities. Throughout the seven lessons, learners will explore the important concepts around archaeology and the skills to be a good archaeologists, ticking off the skills in the accompanying ‘Archaeology Skills Passport’. Learners are encouraged throughout the lessons to think creatively and work collaboratively through a range of activities, such as an excavation, drawing and group discussions, allowing them to develop a range of Experiences and Outcomes (Es&Os, an educational framework identifying a range of learning activities for Scottish Curriculum for Excellence) in a highly interdisciplinary and active way. Teachers can choose to teach all the lessons or pick any lesson as a standalone class. This pack, ‘Introducing the Orkney Islands’, is the second lesson of the seven, and it introduces the Orkney islands and their historical significance and archaeological finds. What this resource pack includes This pack includes a set of slides in Powerpoint and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Additionally, the pack includes the Evidence Book and Archaeology Passport PDFs which are intended to be used with all of the lessons as explained in the Teacher’s Guide. These can also be found in each of the lesson packs linked below. Links to the accompanying lessons Lesson 1: Introducing Archaeology Lesson 2: Introducing the Orkney Islands - this lesson Lesson 3: Excavation Lesson 4: Human-environment Interactions Lesson 5: Orkney and Human-Environment Interactions Lesson 6: Protecting Sites Lesson 7: Educating the Public Author: Sam Connor, adapted by August Enger and Mayu Ishimoto. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY SA 4.0 license.
Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 4
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Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 4

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These are teaching resources for free use, aimed at the second curriculum level pupils aged 10-12. The series of seven lessons titled ‘Introduction to Archaeology’ introduces pupils the field of archaeology and the archaeological significance of the Orkney Islands through interactive activities. Throughout the seven lessons, learners will explore the important concepts around archaeology and the skills to be a good archaeologists, ticking off the skills in the accompanying ‘Archaeology Skills Passport’. Learners are encouraged throughout the lessons to think creatively and work collaboratively through a range of activities, such as an excavation, drawing and group discussions, allowing them to develop a range of Experiences and Outcomes (Es&Os, an educational framework identifying a range of learning activities for Scottish Curriculum for Excellence) in a highly interdisciplinary and active way. Teachers can choose to teach all the lessons or pick any lesson as a standalone class. This pack, ‘Human-environment Interactions’, is the fourth lesson of the seven, and it introduces how humans adapt to, depend on, and modify their environments. What this resource pack includes This pack includes a set of slides in Powerpoint and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Additionally, the pack includes the Evidence Book and Archaeology Passport PDFs which are intended to be used with all of the lessons as explained in the Teacher’s Guide. These can also be found in each of the lesson packs linked below. Links to the accompanying lessons Lesson 1: Introducing Archaeology Lesson 2: Introducing the Orkney Islands Lesson 3: Excavation Lesson 4: Human-environment Interactions - this lesson Lesson 5: Orkney and Human-Environment Interactions Lesson 6: Protecting Sites Lesson 7: Educating the Public Author: Sam Connor, adapted by August Enger and Mayu Ishimoto. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY SA 4.0 license.
Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 5
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Introduction to Archaeology: Lesson 5

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These are teaching resources for free use, aimed at the second curriculum level pupils aged 10-12. The series of seven lessons titled ‘Introduction to Archaeology’ introduces pupils the field of archaeology and the archaeological significance of the Orkney Islands through interactive activities. Throughout the seven lessons, learners will explore the important concepts around archaeology and the skills to be a good archaeologists, ticking off the skills in the accompanying ‘Archaeology Skills Passport’. Learners are encouraged throughout the lessons to think creatively and work collaboratively through a range of activities, such as an excavation, drawing and group discussions, allowing them to develop a range of Experiences and Outcomes (Es&Os, an educational framework identifying a range of learning activities for Scottish Curriculum for Excellence) in a highly interdisciplinary and active way. Teachers can choose to teach all the lessons or pick any lesson as a standalone class. This pack, ‘Orkney and Human-Environment Interactions’, is the fifth lesson of the seven, and it looks closer at human-environment interactions on Orkney through the Mesolithic, the Neolithic, and the Viking Age. What this resource pack includes This pack includes a set of slides in Powerpoint and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Additionally, the pack includes the Evidence Book and Archaeology Passport PDFs which are intended to be used with all of the lessons as explained in the Teacher’s Guide. These can also be found in each of the lesson packs linked below. Links to the accompanying lessons Lesson 1: Introducing Archaeology Lesson 2: Introducing the Orkney Islands Lesson 3: Excavation Lesson 4: Human-environment Interactions Lesson 5: Orkney and Human-Environment Interactions - this lesson Lesson 6: Protecting Sites Lesson 7: Educating the Public Author: Sam Connor, adapted by August Enger and Mayu Ishimoto. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY SA 4.0 license.
Sea Level and Climate Change
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Sea Level and Climate Change

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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. Educational Level 3 & 4 (SCN 2.05, 3.05a, 3.05b, 2.17a, 3.20b, 4.08b, SOC 2.07a, 3.07a, 4.07a, 2.08a, 3.08a) This resource bundle includes pdf and editable versions of the following: Lesson plan Learning context Part 1: Introducing the Ice Age Part 2: Finding Evidence for the Ice Age Part 3: The Ice Age and sea-level change Part 4: Coming out of the Ice Age Part 5: Introducing isostasy Part 6: Isostasy and sea-level change Part 7: Current sea-level change Part 8: The impacts of current sea-level change Presentations Lesson slides Isostatic uplift Timeline display Timeline components Student workbook (and version with model answers) Photograph sets and question sets This resource was created as part of the GeoScience Outreach Course which is a 4th year undergraduate course in the School of GeoSciences aiming to provide students with the opportunity to develop their own science communication and engagement project. This resource was originally created for Boroughmuir High School Author: Roseanne Smith, adapted by Stephanie (Charlie) Farley and Martin Tasker. Unless otherwise stated, all content released under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Cover image is Getz Ice Shelf by NASA/Dick Ewers, licensed under CC0.
Outdoor Learning (Interdisciplinary Learning)
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Outdoor Learning (Interdisciplinary Learning)

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An outdoor learning activity to promote the health benefits of using green spaces. It includes a visitor questionnaire, health diary and drawing and interpreting graphs. Two of the lessons are classroom-based, however the other lesson is an outdoor field trip that encourages the learners to put into practise what they have learned in the first lesson. Learning outcomes HWB 3-25a: I am experiencing enjoyment and achievement on a daily basis by taking part in different kinds of energetic physical activities of my choosing, including sport and opportunities for outdoor learning, available at my place of learning and in the wider community. HWB 3-27a: I can explain why I need to be active on a daily basis to maintain good health and try to achieve a good balance of sleep, rest and physical activity. MTH 2-12d: Having investigated where, why and how scale is used and expressed, I can apply my understanding to interpret simple models, maps and plans. SOC 3-14a: I can use a range of maps and geographical information systems to gather, interpret and present conclusions and can locate a range of features within Scotland, UK, Europe and the wider world. MTH 3-21a: I can display data in a clear way using a suitable scale, by choosing appropriately from an extended range of tables, charts, diagrams and graphs, making effective use of technology. This resource was created as part of the GeoScience Outreach Course at the University of Edinburgh and was originally developed for Craigroyston Community High School, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Author: Tom Richmond, adapted by Andrew Ferguson. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC-BY 4.0 license. Cover Image “A park historian assists with a field trip” from National Park Service, NPS Photo is from the webpage Field Trips, accessed July 2019. Modified by Andrew Ferguson. Public domain. No protection is claimed in original U.S. Government works.
Ocean Biodiversity, Food Webs and Habitats
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Ocean Biodiversity, Food Webs and Habitats

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This resource is a set of 4 lessons where pupils will learn about ocean biodiversity, food webs, human impacts on the ocean environment and different marine habitats around the UK. The target audience for this resource is level 2 learners in Scotland, corresponding to 10-12 years old (P5-P7 classes). This resource guides the class through topics related to the ocean, finishing with the opportunity for students to reflect on their own experiences with the ocean. This resource aims to broaden pupils’ knowledge and understanding about the ocean and life within it and give them an appreciation of marine habitats around the British Isles. Pupils will also enhance their understanding of different experiences of the ocean between people and cultures. This resource bundle includes 4 lesson videos narrated by Teresa Ikpe, the resource author, on Media Hopper Create (links provided on the Teacher’s Guide), as well as pdf and editable versions of the following: Lesson plans in the Teacher’s guide: Lesson 1: Biodiversity & Food Webs in the Ocean Lesson 2: Human activities & impacts on ocean biodiversity Lesson 3: Marine habitats in the UK and Scotland Lesson 4: Personal reflection on the ocean 5 worksheets: Diverse Species, Ocean Food Web, The Noise Problem, Marine Habitats, The Ocean and Me Model answer booklet containing worksheet answers Learning Outcomes in the Curriculum for Excellence: SCN 2.01a - I can identify and classify examples of living things, past and present, to help me appreciate their diversity. I can relate physical and behavioural characteristics to their survival or extinction. SCN 2.02a - I can use my knowledge of the interactions and energy flow between plants and animals in ecosystems, food chains and webs. I have contributed to the design or conservation of a wildlife area. SCN 2.02b - Through carrying out practical activities and investigations, I can show how the ocean has benefited society. SCN 2.11a - Through research on how animals communicate, I can explain how sound vibrations are carried by waves through air, water and other media. SOC 2.08a - I can discuss the environmental impact of human activity and suggest ways in which we can live in a more environmentally-responsible way. SOC 2.10a - Having explored my local area, I can present information on different places to live, work and relax and interesting places to visit. SOC 2.13a - I can explain how the physical environment influences the ways in which people use the ocean and shoreline by comparing my local area with a contrasting area. This resource was created by Teresa Ikpe and adapted by Amy Cook at The University of Edinburgh. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Plastic in the Ocean (Interdisciplinary Learning)
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Plastic in the Ocean (Interdisciplinary Learning)

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Plastic in the Ocean is a project aimed at educating learners about the negative environmental effects of plastic. Over the course of four lessons, the learners are taught what plastic is, why it is bad for the environment and what can be done to address this environmental problem. As well as fun and interactive lessons the learners are given the opportunity to explore the local area collecting litter/plastic, putting what they have learned in the classroom lessons into context with the real-world. Learning outcomes Science - Earth Materials SCN 2-17a: Having explored the substances that make up Earth’s surface, I can compare some of their characteristics and uses. Science - Topical Science SCN 2-20a: Through research and discussion, I have an appreciation of the contribution that individuals are making to scientific discovery and invention and the impact this has made on society. SCN 2-20b: I can report and comment on current scientific news items to develop my knowledge and understanding of topical science. Social Sciences – People, Place and the Environment SOC 2-08a: I can discuss the environmental impact of human activity and suggest ways in which we can live in a more environmentally responsible way. Technologies – Technology Developments in Society and Business TCH 2-06a: I can analyse how lifestyles can impact on the environment and Earth’s resources, and can make suggestions about how to live in a more sustainable way. TCH 2-07a: I can make suggestions as to how individuals and organisations may use technologies to support sustainability and reduce the impact on our environment. Expressive Arts – Art and Design EXA 2-03a: I can create and present work that shows developing skill in using the visual elements and concepts. EXA 2-05a: Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through activities within art and design. This resource was created as part of the GeoScience Outreach Course which is a 4th year undergraduate course in the School of GeoSciences aiming to provide students with the opportunity to develop their own science communication and engagement project. This resource was originally designed to be implemented in Queensferry Primary School, located in South Queensferry, Edinburgh. The lessons were taught to Primary 5, Second Level. Author: Hannah Newberry, adapted by Andrew Ferguson. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Cover image by Wild0ne on Pixabay is licensed under the Pixabay License. Has been cropped and overlay graphics added.
Descriptive Statistics: AVERAGES
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Descriptive Statistics: AVERAGES

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A power point resource for teachers of biology, geography and environmental science for pupils studying at Advanced Higher (AS-Level, and above), and early FE/HE levels. Of use for helping to achieve a basic understanding and application of ‘central tendency’ in fieldwork, assignments and examination questions. It complements the Guide to Descriptive Statistics in Geosciences (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/guide-to-descriptive-statistics-in-geosciences-11308746).
Environmental Sciences: Graphs
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Environmental Sciences: Graphs

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A resource for 1st to 2nd year undergraduate levels which details the use of graphs in the field of environmental science. May be of use to teachers of geography, the sciences or even as an application of mathematics. Of use for helping to achieve problem solving, data handling and scientific investigation learning outcomes. All content released under a CC BY license. Authors: Kay Douglas & Sophie Flack © University of Edinburgh Keywords Science/data handling / graphs Biology/data handling/graphs Environmental science /data handling /graphs OER, EdUniOERGeo
Environmental Sciences: Scientific Investigation
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Environmental Sciences: Scientific Investigation

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A resource for pupils studying at Aimed at 1st to 2nd year undergraduate levels which details scientific investigation and the methodology used in the field of geoscience and ecology. May be of use to teachers of geography, ecology, and science (particularly biology). Of use for helping to achieve problem solving, data handling and scientific investigation learning outcomes. All content released under a CC BY license. Authors: Kay Douglas & Sophie Flack © University of Edinburgh Keywords: Biology/ Investigation/AH investigation Chemistry/Investigation/AH Investigation Environmental Science/investigation/AH investigation OER, EdUniOERGeo
The Cryosphere: Arctic, Antarctica and Ice
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The Cryosphere: Arctic, Antarctica and Ice

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The Cryosphere module introduces what the Cryosphere is, the effects of climate change upon the ice, and the ecosystems it is home to. The Cryosphere 2 Antarctic, ice sheets and shelves, and how these are changing. The Cryosphere 3 then explores the Arctic, glaciers and ice caps, and optical and multispectral remote sensing. Each subsection keeps in mind the growing question of climate change and the effect this will have on the Cryosphere in these locations, and what we could do to monitor or combat this change. These principles are explored through Earth Observation and technological developments, and how this data is presented and analysed by scientists. This resource makes accessible complex ideas about the atmosphere, what it’s composed of and how we can measure this. The age range is adaptable to learners aged 7-14. Learning outcomes Cryosphere 1: SCN 2-08b: By investigating floating and sinking of objects in water, I can apply my understanding of buoyancy to solve a practical challenge. SCN 2-15a: By contributing to investigations into familiar changes in substances to produce other substances, I can describe how their characteristics have changed. SCN 4-06a: By researching developments used to observe or explore space, I can illustrate how our knowledge of the universe has evolved over time. SOC 3-07a: Having investigated processes which form and shape landscapes. I can explain their impact on selected landscapes in Scotland, Europe and beyond. Cryosphere 2: SCN 2-15a: By contributing to investigations into familiar changes in substances to produce other substances, I can describe how their characteristics have changed. SCN 3-08a: I have collaborated in investigations into the effects of gravity on objects and I can predict what might happen to their weight in different situations on Earth and in space. SCN 4-06a: By researching developments used to observe or explore space, I can illustrate how our knowledge of the universe has evolved over time. Cryosphere 3: SCN 3-08a: I have collaborated in investigations into the effects of gravity on objects and I can predict what might happen to their weight in different situations on Earth and in space. SCN 4-06a: By researching developments used to observe or explore space, I can illustrate how our knowledge of the universe has evolved over time. SOC 3-14a: I can use a range of maps and geographical information systems to gather, interpret and present conclusions and can locate a range of features within Scotland, UK, Europe and the wider world. This resource created by Morag Fotheringham, Ross Slater and Nick Homer, and adapted by Molly Wickett, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Environmental Sciences: Descriptive Statistics
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Environmental Sciences: Descriptive Statistics

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A resource for pupils studying at 1st to 2nd year undergraduate levels which details the use of descriptive statistics in the field of geoscience and ecology. May be of use to teachers of geography, ecology, the sciences or even as an application in a mathematics or statistics course. Of use for helping to achieve problem solving, data handling and numeracy learning outcomes. All content released under a CC BY license. Authors: Kay Douglas and Sophie Flack © University of Edinburgh Keywords: Biology/data and statistics/data handling, Environmental science/data and statistics/data handling, Chemistry/data and statistics/data handling University of Edinburgh, EdUniOERGeo
Guide to Drawing and Interpreting Graphs in Geosciences
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Guide to Drawing and Interpreting Graphs in Geosciences

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A resource for pupils studying at SCQF Level 6-7, (Scottish Higher, AS-Level, and above) which details the use of graphs in the field of geoscience. May be of use to teachers of geography, the sciences or even as an application of mathematics. Of use for helping to achieve problem solving, data handling and scientific investigation learning outcomes. All content released under a CC BY license. Authors: Kay Douglas & Sophie Flack © University of Edinburgh Keywords Science/data handling / graphs Biology/data handling/graphs Environmental science /data handling /graphs OER, EdUniOERGeo
Guide to Inferential Statistics in Geosciences
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Guide to Inferential Statistics in Geosciences

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A resource for pupils studying at Advanced Higher (A Levels) and above, which details the use of inferential statistics in the field of geoscience. May be of use to teachers of geography, the sciences or even as an application in a mathematics or statistics course. Of use for helping to achieve problem solving, data handling and numeracy learning outcomes. All content released under a CC BY license. Authors: Kay Douglas and Sophie Flack © University of Edinburgh Keywords: Biology/data and statistics/data handling, Environmental science/data and statistics/data handling, Chemistry/data and statistics/data handling University of Edinburgh, EdUniOERGeo
Guide to Scientific Investigation in Geosciences
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Guide to Scientific Investigation in Geosciences

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A resource for pupils studying at Higher, Advanced Higher (AS-Levels) and above which details scientific investigation and the methodology used in the field of geoscience. May be of use to teachers of geography and science (particularly biology). Of use for helping to achieve problem solving, data handling and scientific investigation learning outcomes. All content released under a CC BY license. Authors: Kay Douglas & Sophie Flack © University of Edinburgh Keywords: Biology/ Investigation/AH investigation Chemistry/Investigation/AH Investigation Environmental Science/investigation/AH investigation OER, EdUniOERGeo
The Biosphere and the Environment
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The Biosphere and the Environment

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Due to climate change, this layer is changing. The Biosphere 1.1 explores what the Biosphere is made up of, and how it can be studied through technology and satellite imaging. The Biosphere 1.2 explores the effects of climate change, using the case study of forest fires as a naturally occurring yet increasingly extreme event. This looks first at band maths and plant health to establish an understanding of healthy vegetation and how this is then impacted. The impact of forest fires can be viewed through this data set, exploring the use of NDVI indexes and satellite imaging to understand and analyse the extent of the damage. This resource makes accessible complex ideas about the biosphere, and can be flexibly adapted for learners aged 10-14. It is suitable as a standalone resource. The information and activity packs match up with the topics covered in other Satschool modules can also supplement and enhance those materials. Learning outcomes SCN 3-11b: By exploring radiations beyond the visible, I can describe a selected application, discussing the advantages and limitations. SCN 3-15: Having contributed to a variety of practical activities to make and break down compounds, I can describe examples of how the properties of compounds are different from their constituent elements. SCN 3-19a: Through experimentation, I can identify indicators of chemical reactions having occurred. I can describe ways of controlling the rate of reactions and can relate my findings to the world around me. SCN 3-19b: I have helped to design and carry out practical activities to develop my understanding of chemical reactions involving the Earth’s materials. I can explain how we apply knowledge of these reactions in practical ways. SCN 4-05b: Through exploring the carbon cycle, I can describe the processes involved in maintaining the balance of gases in the air, considering causes and implications of changes in the balance. SCN 4-06a: By researching developments used to observe or explore space, I can illustrate how our knowledge of the universe has evolved over time. SCN 4-11b: By carrying out a comparison of the properties of parts of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond the visible, I can explain the use of radiation and discuss how this has impacted upon society and our quality of life. SCN 4-20b: Having selected scientific themes of topical interest, I can critically analyse the issues, and use relevant information to develop an informed argument. SOC 3-08a: I can identify the possible consequences of an environmental issue and make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact. SOC 3-14a I can use a range of maps and geographical information systems to gather, interpret and present conclusions and can locate a range of features within Scotland, UK, Europe and the wider world. SOC 4-10a: I can develop my understanding of the interaction between humans and the environment by describing and assessing the impact of human activity on an area.