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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.
Oceans: Climate Change and Ecosystems
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Oceans: Climate Change and Ecosystems

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This interdisciplinary resource is developed by SatSchool using current research and development from global scientific communities. The packs are structured by key ideas and includes prompts or questions and activities throughout the document, to encourage active engagement with these ideas. The ocean is the foundation of all life on Earth, and our planet ecosystems are dependent on the health of the oceans to support and sustain them. However, our actions and way of life is impacting the oceans. This pack includes Oceans 1, Oceans 2, Oceans 3 and Oceans 4 as a collective resource. However, due to the module size and depth these components may also be taught individually. These individual components can be found on our author dashboard. Learning Outcomes: (SCN 3-01a, SCN 3-05b, SCN 4-05b, SCN 4-06a, SCN 4-20a, SCN 4-20b, SOC 3-08a, SOC 4-09b, SOC 4-11a, SOC 4-12b) This resource created by Penny Clarke, Jenny Crocks, Phoebe Hudson and adapted by Molly Wickett, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
SatSchool: Hands on with Climate Data
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SatSchool: Hands on with Climate Data

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This resource is made up of informational power points focussing on earth observation technology and activity packs which guide students through the interpretation of satellite data to observe the effects of deforestation, human activity, seasons and climate change. This is an interdisciplinary resource which includes historical background, graphical and map data, with regular pauses for students to make written considerations of the observed geography and events. The activity packs also provide opportunities for students to develop their technical skills and gain awareness of the worldwide environment and the impacts of human action on the environment. This resource is suggested as a third and fourth level science resource (suggested ages 10 - 16). Relevant Learning Outcomes: SCN 3-11b, SCN 4-06a, LIT 3-28a, LIT 4-28a, LIT 3-06a / LIT 4-06a, SOC 4-10a , SOC 3-14a , SOC 4-14a, MNU 4-20a, MNU 3-11a, MNU 4-11a, TCH 4-14c It is suitable as a standalone resource. The activity packs also match up with the topics covered in the other SatSchool modules so can supplement and enhance those materials. This resource bundle includes the following: • Power point ‘Hands on with Data’ Introductory Presentation • Power Point ‘History of Earth Observation’ Presentation • Intro Activity Booklet • Land Activity Booklet • Oceans Activity Booklet • Ice Coding Activity Booklet • Summary Quiz There are three versions of each activity booklet: online, offline friendly and printing friendly to suit the resources that you have available. More detailed information on the resource content is provided in the resource cover document in the downloadable pack. The download is made up of a compressed folder containing the entire content bundle, along with a selection of images which are used to provide a preview of the content on tes. This resource is an adaptation of the ‘Hands on with Data’ Module available on the SatSchool Website. SatSchool is an Earth observation outreach programme designed and delivered by PhD students from SENSE CDT, spanning multiple universities and research groups. This version of the resource was developed in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh OER Service. Authors: SatSchool Team, module development led by Sol White, website designed by Sam Bancroft, adapted into document form by Alyssa Heggison. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Cover Image: Astronaut photograph ISS041-E-081461, Image courtesy of the Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center. NASA does not maintain copyright.
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 Heroes
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Environmental Heroes

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This resource is a set of three lessons for children learning at the first SCQF level, inspired by the work of environmental heroes David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg and Poppy Okotcha. Each lesson begins with a brief storytelling of the person’s work and aims, followed by learning through art and craft activities based on nature and the environment. These activities encourage the children to consider, imagine and feel empowered to work towards the future that they want for the world. The children can develop their appreciation of nature and the ways in which humans interact with the natural environment. Through activities including nature journaling, crafting planters and storyboard or poster making, the students can apply their creative and observational skills whilst learning about the world. The resource cover document gives a fully detailed overview of the resource. Links to the Curriculum for Excellence: EXA 1-03a, EXA 1-05a, EXA 1-07a, TCH 1-11a, SOC 1-08a, SOC 1-09a, HWB 1-24a, LIT 1-07a, ENG 1-31a 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 developed for Gorgie Farm Art School. Author: Jennifer Gullery, with the supervision of Kay Douglas and Issy Key, adapted into OER form by Alyssa Heggison. Unless otherwise stated, this resource content is released under a CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Cover image: Cropped version of “Nature” by ChrisA1995 via flickr, CC BY 2.0, with text and logo overlay.
Scientific Methods: Psychology and Illusion
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Scientific Methods: Psychology and Illusion

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This teaching block of five lessons revolves around the idea of scientific testing and psychology. The students will be introduced to the “Scottish Water Company” and their mission to find out how a new water-based sports drink can improve psychological abilities. The students will learn about three areas of psychology; perception, memory, and reaction time to find a possible psychology experiment for the water. Once the children find that they can measure and test reaction time, they will begin to look at questions about scientific testing, and then design their own test. The series will conclude with the finding that the water was no more than tap water, which the children can present in writing or verbally. This resource is suggested as a second level science resource and relates mainly to SCQF level 2 Experiences and Outcomes. However it could be used with classes working at first or third level, or even be used alongside a different curriculum with minor adaptations. Relevant Experiences and Outcomes: LIT 2-02a, LIT 2-07a, LIT 2-09a, LIT 2-10a, MNU 2-01a, MNU 2-02a, MNU 2-03a, MNU 2-03b, MNU 2-07a , MNU 2-10b, MNU 2-11a, MNU 2-11b, MNU 3-03a, MNU 3-07a, MNU 3-08a, MNU 3-11a, SCN 1-12b, SCN 1-20a, SCN 2-12b, SCN 2-20a, SCN 3-12b This resource was created as part of the Psychology Outreach and Engagement course which allows undergraduate psychology students to develop new projects aimed at meeting the needs of local community partners as part of their degree. This resource was originally developed for Curiosity Club. Author: Alex Wren, adapted by Alysha Wilson, Molly Wickett and Alyssa Heggison. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Oceans 4: Climate, Ocean Density, Circulation
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Oceans 4: Climate, Ocean Density, Circulation

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This module explores density across solids, liquids and gases. It then examines global Ocean circulation, patterns and changes caused by climate change. It relates these changes to density, building on the scientific knowledge of this to explain increasing salinity and temperature. Learners are asked to analyse visualisations of this data, looking at globally mapped salinity, temperature and density. This module is the fourth and final module in the Oceans series, which follow on and build upon this knowledge to give learners a comprehensive understanding and ability to think creatively, scientifically and critically about studying the Oceans. You can also find the collective Oceans module , with all the modules in one place, on our author dashboard. Learning outcomes: SCN 3-01a: I can sample and identify living things from different habitats to compare their biodiversity and can suggest reasons for their distribution. SCN 3-05b: I can explain some of the processes which contribute to climate change and discuss the possible impact of atmospheric change on the survival of living things. 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 4-08b: Through experimentation, I can explain floating and sinking in terms of the relative densities of different materials. SOC 3-08a: I can identify the possible consequences of an environmental issue and make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact. This resource created by Penny Clarke, and adapted by Molly Wickett, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Identifying British Trees - Lesson Packs
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Identifying British Trees - Lesson Packs

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A set of five lesson plans and materials, based around identifying and cataloguing British tree leaves. This resource is suggested as a second level science resource, in which students gain awareness of the importance of trees to humans and the environment. These activities, grouped into hour long lessons, are based around the storyline of a developer who intends replace a forest with a new shopping centre. The children are tasked with researching whether this is a good idea by researching local woodlands and the importance of trees. The children then communicate their findings along with supporting evidence to the landowner. Through this resource children can develop their knowledge of and appreciation for the natural environment around them. The children can then apply this knowledge in a series of activities linking in with the Curriculum for Excellence Experiences, Outcomes and Benchmarks. The Resource Cover document gives a detailed overview of the resource, and lesson plans are contained in the Teacher’s Guide document. Relevant Experiences and Outcomes: SCN 2-01a, HWB 2-25a, LIT 2-02a, LIT 2-23a, LIT 2-29a, MNU 2-03a 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 developed for Mauricewood Primary School, Penicuik, Midlothian. Author: Erica Zaja, adapted by Alyssa Heggison. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY 4.0 license. Cover Image: a cropped version of Tree by benjgibbs on flickr, CC-BY 2.0,
Infectious Disease Outbreaks - An interactive learning tool
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Infectious Disease Outbreaks - An interactive learning tool

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About the resource This resource is a PowerPoint presentation with audio storytelling and interactive quizzes. The target audience for this resource is second level students P5 – P7 & S1 - S3, ages 10 to 15… Topics covered include: How an infectious disease outbreak can start and how it can spread How infectious diseases can involve both humans and animals How different scientists help with outbreak response It was created as part of a Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative through the 2020 Small Grant Funding Call as part of the project ‘Understanding the epidemiology of COVID-19 in Scotland to design and model lockdown exit strategies: A risk-based approach to policy prioritisation’. Learning outcomes HWB 2-15a / HWB 3-15a - I am developing my understanding of the human body and can use this knowledge to maintain and improve my wellbeing and health. HWB 2-16a / HWB 3-16a - I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and others, and to reduce the potential for harm when possible HWB 2-17a / HWB 3-17a – I know and can demonstrate how to keep myself and others safe and how to respond in a range of emergency situations. HWB 2-33a - Having learned about cleanliness, hygiene and safety, I can apply these principles to my everyday routines, understanding their importance to health and wellbeing. 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. SCN 3-20a - I have collaborated with others to find and present information on how scientists from Scotland and beyond have contributed to innovative research and development. In this resource This resource bundle includes pdf and editable versions of the following: • A PowerPoint slide presentation with audio storytelling and included quizzes. Authors: Rosemary McManus & Lina Gonzalez Gordon Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY-SA 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.
Wonder in Magic - Probability – Magic Card Trick
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Wonder in Magic - Probability – Magic Card Trick

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This resource is a the second of a set of four lesson plans with STEM activities based around a group of 10-12 year olds, wanting to discover the science and maths behind magic. This session teaches PROBABILITY. (Other sessions involve AIR PRESSURE, CHEMICAL REACTIONS, STATIC ELECTRICITY) Wonder in Magic has been created as a teaching resource for the City of Edinburgh Council’s ‘Curiosity Club’, an Intervention Strategy initiative that is currently operating in Council schools. The focus of the four planned lessons of Wonder in Magic is to explain the ‘magic’ behind science and maths activities. This is the second resource and it focuses on probability, a magic card trick. The first has an activity on air pressure. The third involves chemical reactions and the fourth static electricity. There is an optional activity (session 5) on showcasing the knowledge and skills obtained in Wonder in Magic. You can find all of these in our TES Shop for free download and re-use. This bundle includes: extensive teacher notes bundle includes  PDF and editable versions of the following: Probability – What’s the Chance?- contents for each lesson includes: Resource list Learning Intentions Shared success criteria Relevant Es&Os Assessment Methods Lesson Plan General resources ‘Hook’ letter from the Head Teacher of Scotland’s Magic School Log-book (aka Book of Spells) Completion Certificate General Teaching Notes Learning outcomes in the Curriculum for Excellence and associated benchmark MNU 2-22a: I can conduct simple experiments involving chance and communicate my predictions and findings using the vocabulary of probability. (Uses the language of probability accurately to describe the likelihood of simple events occurring, for example equal chance; fifty-fifty; one in two, two in three) LIT 2-07a: I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by responding to literal, inferential, evaluative and other types of questions, and by asking different kinds of questions of my own. (Asks and responds to a range of questions, including literal, inferential and evaluative questions, to demonstrate understanding of spoken texts.) 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. Author: Philippa Johnston, adapted by Kay Douglas and Charlie Farley. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC-BY-SA 4.0 license.
Stories from Hindu Traditions
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Stories from Hindu Traditions

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These are teaching resources for use in Religious and Moral Education, and describe some of the stories of various Hindu traditions. Although the resources have been created in consultation with Education Scotland and Scottish school teachers, we hope they will also be useful to teachers in other parts of the UK (or even beyond). The resource is structured to meet the Education Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence standard for RME. The resource is divided according to the three structuring principles of the experiences and outcomes for RME in Scotland: Beliefs, Values and Issues, and Practices and Traditions. Keywords are also provided to indicate the particular relevance of the story. The file contains six stories in PDF format, sorted by the principles stated above, and an introduction to the Mahabharata (or Mahābhārata, pronounced ma-haa baa-ra-ta), one of the great epics of India. The Descent of the Ganges also has an accompanying PowerPoint presentation for illustrative purposes. The complete set of resources are contained within a zipped folder when downloaded. Selected documents are duplicated outwith this folder to allow their previews to be displayed on tes. Resources provided as part of the project Approaching Religion Through Story are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. They are free to use, copy and adapt for all non-commercial purposes. More RME resources can be found at Resources section of Story and Religion website run by the School of Divinity, the University of Edinburgh. Cover image is Mahabharata, 1852, Miniature 11, from The University of Edinburgh collection, CC BY 3.0.
Plants: what they need to grow and why we need them
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Plants: what they need to grow and why we need them

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This resource is aimed at Level 2 students studying plant germination and decay by microorganisms. Through this resource school learners develop their scientific knowledge, skills and scientific literacy in addition to honing their practical skills. This resource promotes appreciation for the environment and includes five activities, which relate to the second level Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Experiences and Outcomes and Benchmarks. Created as part of the School of Geosciences’ Outreach Programme, which allows students in their final year to work in partnership with a local school to develop a set of lesson plans. Author: Sara Thornton and Tabitha Ewing Unless otherwise stated all content is released under a CC-BY 4.0 license Keywords: plants, environment, micro-organisms, ecosystem, photosynthesis, germination, seeds Cover image Plassiflora seedling by BlueRidgeKitties on Flickr under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 license.
How to conduct Wikipedia Editing training
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How to conduct Wikipedia Editing training

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This resource contains two items, a detailed lesson plan and an accompanying slideshow/deck. Created by The University of Edinburgh’s Wikimedian-in-Residence, Ewan McAndrew, the plan should assist any Wikipedia trainer in how to run a Wikipedia editing training sessions. If you’re located in the UK, please message Wikimedia UK (info@wikimedia.org.uk) to let them know you are planning to run a training session as there are signup sheets, feedback forms and Wikimedia swag materials they can provide you with along with guidance about best practice. They can also potentially link you with Wikipedians in your area to help out at the session. Cover image is Editing Wikipedia by Veronica Erb on Flickr, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Introduction to the Brain
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Introduction to the Brain

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This resource contains a workshop with activities about the structure and functions of the brain and what happens when it goes wrong. It also contains short biographies of the two co-authors and details of their academic involvement in psychology. It is intended for learners studying the Scottish National 5 Psychology curriculum. Learning outcomes Name and locate the different lobes of the brain. Understand the functions of each brain, and their real-life applications. Actively work in a team with a common goal. Understand the implications of brain damage, such as the case of Phineas Gage. In this resource This resource bundle includes pdf and editable versions of the following: Practitioner Notes: contains in-depth notes as to the characteristics and composition of the brain, along with several support videos that may benefit learners. Also included are the rules for the “Brain Game” Brain Cut Out: a single page with a coloured image of the brain, as required by the “Brain Game” Brain Function and Lobe Names: for use in the “Brain Game” Clue Cards: a set of clue cards for use in the “Brain Game” Clue Card Answers: the corresponding answers to go along with the Clue Cards in the “Brain Game” Meet the Psychologists: a single page document with a short description and picture of the two authors of this resource This resource was created as part of Psychology Outreach and Engagement which allows undergraduate psychology students to develop new projects aimed at meeting the needs of local community partners as part of their degree. This resource was developed in partnership with Craigroyston Community High School, Edinburgh. Lorna Camus, an MA Hons Psychology student and Agniete Pocyte, a BSc Hons Psychology student, produced and delivered the resource with the help of Eric Freund, a teacher at Craigroyston Community High School. We are indebted to Eric, but we would also like to thank his 1A and his 2C classes for their participation and enthusiasm. Author: Lorna Camus and Agniete Pocyte, adapted by Kay Douglas and Andrew Ferguson. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Climate Change Game
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A card game to develop HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) using climate change in the Alps. Learners discuss whether a fictional ski instructor should exchange his skis for bicycle wheels. Included in this guide is ‘Meet the Scientists’, about the real climate scientists. For learners aged 11 to 14. Educational Level 2 - 3 (SOC 2-12a, SOC 2-13a, SOC 2-14a, SCN 2-20b, SCN 2-20a, MLAN 2-09a, LIT 2-02a, LIT 2-08a, LIT 2-09a) This resource includes: A practitioner guide (PDF and Word versions) Details about learning outcomes Instructions on running the activities Items to be printed off or photocopied to play the game A Meet the Scientists section about the real climate scientists who are Richard Fromm, Jack Schaeffer and Viktoria Engel. Map board for playing the game on Presentations Presentation 1: Setting the Scene: an introduction to Germany, its language and Richard’s dilemma. Presentation 2: “Where is that place?” - Map skills Presentation 3: How to play the Board Game Help Richard decide if he should exchange his skis for bicycle wheels. This resource was created as part of the School of GeoScience Outreach. Author: Kay Douglas. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY 4.0 license. Cover image is Aerial tramway La Grave France by NielsB (Wikimedia commons), licensed under CC-BY-SA-3.0.
'Prejudice Reduction Strategies' Psychology Resource
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This resource is a presentation with activities about contact theory, the bystander effect and cognitive dissonance. It also contains short biographies of the two co-authors and details of their academic involvement in psychology. The target audience for this resource is learners studying the Scottish National 5 Psychology course (or equivalent). Learning outcomes Understand the difference between stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination Be able to recognise a prejudiced comment Ability to respond to prejudiced comment in a constructive way Know several effective prejudice reducing strategies Understand the basics of contact theory Understand the bystander effect and its underlying factors Understand cognitive dissonance In this resource This resource bundle includes pdf and editable versions of the following: Practitioner Notes: contains notes detailing how to deliver the lessons, an activity on ‘Practising Prejudice Reduction’, and a ‘Meet the Psychologists’ section providing a short introduction to the authors of the resource. Presentation: a short presentation. Details of use and when to present are included in the Practitioner Notes. This resource was created as part of Psychology Outreach and Engagement which allows undergraduate psychology students to develop new projects aimed at meeting the needs of local community partners as part of their degree. This resource was developed in partnership with Craigroyston Community High School, Edinburgh. Lorna Camus, an MA Hons Psychology student and Agniete Pocyte, a BSc Hons Psychology student, produced and delivered the resource with the help of Eric Freund, a teacher at Craigroyston Community High School. We are indebted to Eric, but we would also like to thank his 1A and his 2C classes for their participation and enthusiasm. Author: Lorna Camus and Agniete Pocyte, adapted by Kay Douglas and Andrew Ferguson. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Fertilisers in Food Production (Interdisciplinary Learning)
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Fertilisers in Food Production (Interdisciplinary Learning)

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Brief project covering both the life cycle of plants and where food comes from. The project involves growing baked beans ingredients and includes different recipes for having a baked bean “bake-off”. This resource contains a class workbook and a practitioner’s guide. Educational Level 2 (SCN 2-02b, SCN 2-03a, SCN 2-14a, HWB 2-35a) This resource is a project covering both the lifecycle of plants and where food comes from. The project involves growing baked beans ingredients and includes different recipes for having a baked bean “bakeoff”. The resource covers the following topics: Where food comes from How food grows? How climate affects food production How seasons affect food production How chemicals affect our food 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 for South Morningside Primary School. Author: Emma Fairlie, adapted by Stephanie (Charlie) Farley. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY 4.0 license. Cover image is Baked beans in tomato sauce by Mk2010 (Wikimedia) is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Stories from Buddhist Traditions
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Stories from Buddhist Traditions

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These are teaching resources for use in Religious and Moral Education, and describe some of the stories of various Buddhist traditions. Although the resources have been created in consultation with Education Scotland and Scottish school teachers, we hope they will also be useful to teachers in other parts of the UK (or even beyond). The resource is structured to meet the Education Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence standard for RME. The resource is divided according to the three structuring principles of the experiences and outcomes for RME in Scotland: Beliefs, Values and Issues, and Practices and Traditions. Keywords are also provided to indicate the particular relevance of the story. The file contains six stories in PDF format, sorted by the principles stated above, and an introduction to Jakatas. The What’s It Tree and the Prince Vessantara stories both have accompanying PowerPoint Presentations for illustrative purposes. The full collection of resources is downloadable in a zipped folder. Selected documents are duplicated outwith this main folder to allow for previews to be displayed on tes. Resources provided as part of the project Approaching Religion Through Story are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. They are free to use, copy and adapt for all non-commercial purposes. More RME resources can be found at Resources section of Story and Religion website run by the School of Divinity, the University of Edinburgh. Cover image is Vessantara Jataka, Narrative Scroll, by Anonymous (Thailand) is licensed under CC0.
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.
Tackling Mental Health
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Two workshops covering what mental health is and how to promote it – aimed at learners aged 11 to 14. Includes workshop plans with presentations. Educational Level 3 (HWB 3-01a, HWB 3-02a, HWB 3-03a, HWB 3-04a, HWB 3-05a, HWB 3-06a, HWB 3-07a) This resource bundle includes lesson plans (pdf and editable word version) and presentation for: Workshop 1: What is mental health? Self-reflection activity What influences by mental health? What is influenced by mental health? Workshop 2: Title Self-reflection activity Strategies for maintaining good mental health Red flags in mental health What is depression? What is anxiety? Quiz This resource was created as part of Psychology Outreach and Engagement which allows undergraduate psychology students to develop new projects aimed at meeting the needs of local community partners as part of their degree. Author: Melina Zavali Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY 4.0 license. Cover image is Mental Health by Wokandapix, licensed under the Pixabay license.