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.

An interdisciplinary approach to growing and tasting vegetables using experiences and outcomes in the sciences, health and wellbeing, numeracy and literacy. Young learners love to be practical and this resource encourages them to grow plants from seed, fruit and vegetable scraps. The learners are encouraged to taste what they grow, where possible, and to discuss their taste preferences. The additional activities suggested include possible scientific investigations, planting up old wellies, growing hanging baskets with salad & herbs or planting bulbs for a present. Encouraging young learners to recognise common fruits and vegetables and consuming five portions of fruit and vegetables daily is included. The Education Scotland website has a series of very useful links about ‘The Way We Grow and Catch Food in Scotland’. Suitable for Early Education under the Scottish CfE. Keywords: Biodiversity and Interdependence, Nutrition, Safe and Hygenic Practice, Food and the Consumer, Creating texts, Data and analysis, Number and Number Processes, ICT to enhance learning. EdUniOER Cover image is Raphanus sativus, red radish variant by Martin Kozák (Wikimedia), licensed under CC0.

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.

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 Archaeology’, is the first lesson of the seven, and it introduces the field of archaeology and the artefacts archaeologists deal with. 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 PDF titled ‘Organic Inorganic��� is intended for the Organic or Inorganic Category Game 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 Lesson 1: Introducing Archaeology - this lesson 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 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.

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.

Educational Level: Third Curriculum (SCQF Level 3) (SCN 3-01a, SCN 3-02a, SCN 3-035b, MTH 3-20b, MTH 2-21a, HWB 3-20a) This resource is a set of 5 lesson plans (tested plans, slides, templates and worksheets) which introduce students to the diversity and natural habitats of insects. The target audience for this resource is learners aged between 12-14 years involving insects and ecology. Resource includes sampling, invertebrate collection and identification, data collection and analysis, insect careers. This resource aims to address the importance of insect biodiversity and abundance through centring a practical activity. This will involve sampling and identifying insects from two different habitats of clearly contrasting plant diversity. The author suggests conducting the lessons during the period of April to October (when insects are most active in the UK). However, these experiments and resources are adaptable to an international context. By doing so, learners can develop their understanding of the interdependence of biodiversity through insects and their habitat.

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.

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.

This resource includes five wizard/magic themed activities introducing 5 different concepts (Chemical Reactions, Density, Solids and Liquids, Logic and Languages) to second level students. For each activity session there is the Es &Os, a list of equipment and materials, the aim of the activity, an explanation of the activity and suggestions for extending the activity. We strongly recommend teachers try out the activity before asking the students to do them. Learning outcomes Sciences Chemical changes SCN 2-19a: I have collaborated in activities which safely demonstrate simple chemical reactions using everyday chemicals. I can show an appreciation of a chemical reaction as being a change in which different materials are made. Properties and uses of substances SCN 2-15a: by contributing to investigations into familiar changes in substances to produce other substances, I can describe how their characteristics have changed. **Processes of the planet ** SCN 2-05a: I can apply my knowledge of how water changes state to help me understand the processes involved in the water cycle in nature over time. MTH 2-12a: I have worked with others to explore and present our findings on, how mathematics impacts on the world and the important part it has played in advances and inventions. MLAN 2-11b: I can make comparisons and explore connections between spelling patterns in English and the language I am learning. MLAN 2-11d: I can recognise and comment on other features of my own language which help to make sense of words in the language I am learning. This resource bundle includes pdf and editable versions of the following: • Activity plans; Potion 1: Explosion Potion Potion 2: Magic Liquids Potion 3: Slimy Potion Code Breaking Latin Spells • Documents Included: Activity Sheets, with a beginners and advanced version for the Latin Spells activity. A teacher’s guide to delivering the activities (including the answers for the worksheets). A risk assessment for teachers to complete. Optional introductory letter for the participants available in black and white. Optional certificate for the participants available in black and white and full colour. This resource was created as part of the GeoScience Outreach Course which is a fourth 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 the holiday club at St Francis’ RC Primary School To find more Open Educational Resources from the University of Edinburgh, visit open.ed.ac.uk. Author: Jennifer Struthers, adapted by Alysha Wilson. Co-authored by Kay Douglas and Alysha Wilson. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY 4.0 license. Cover Image

The Earth system is full of cycles - a strong contrast to the often linear product pathways in our society. The organic matter cycle is one of them, it is easy to grasp with lots of potential for hands-on ecological science and outdoor learning! Originally developed for primary school children with complex behavioural and emotional needs (aged 9-11 years), this series contains three lesson plans full of hands-on learning activities. The lessons are easy to carry out, built on individual and group based learning activities and have an emphasis on the outdoors. Suitable for teaching pupils at Scottish CfE First and Second Levels. Exact E&Os are detailed in the resource. Keywords: biology, ecology, organic matter cycling, EdUniOERGeo

This is an Open Educational Resource for the Early Curriculum Level and Beyond (Suitable for the Age 5 to 105). This resource pack includes a booklet with images, information and song audio of 17 common garden and woodland birds in Midlothian and in Scotland. Useful to complement any science work involving environment. Learners can gain an insight into the range of bird species and biodiversity of a local area. Free poster of the birds included to help learners identify birds by their relative sizes. Author: Booklet by Radina Atanasova, adapted by Mayu Ishimoto and a poster by Mayu Ishimoto. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY SA 4.0 license.

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.

This resource is a the second of a set of five lesson plans with STEM activities based around a group of 10-12 year olds, wanting to get their ‘wings’ from Flight School, by completing activities on forces associated with flight. Other sessions involve LIFT, THRUST, WEIGHT), and the fifth AEROPLANE pulls together all the learning. In this second session students are introduced to the force LIFT. This session is designed to allow the students to investigate lift by focusing on the shape of an aeroplane wing. By the end of the lesson the goal is that the students will have an understanding about the shape of an aeroplane wing and how it causes the aeroplane to fly up into the air. This bundle includes: extensive teacher notes bundle includes pdf and editable versions of the following: • Teaching Notes - contents for each lesson includes: • Science behind the lesson • Materials best for the session • Parachute shapes • Plenary responses • List of resources specific for this lesson. • Main Lesson Plan (as a PowerPoint Resource) • Learning goals • Overview • Set Up • Task • Plenary and Feedback Learning outcomes in the Curriculum for Excellence and associated benchmark SCN 2-08a: I have collaborated in investigations to compare magnetic, electrostatic and gravitational forces and have explored their practical applications. TCH 2-04b: I am developing dexterity, creativity and confidence when working with textiles. MTH 2-16b: Through practical activities, I can show my understanding of the relationship between 3D objects and their nets. LIT 2-02a: When I engage with others, , I can respond in ways appropriate to my role, show that I value others’ contributions and use these to build on thinking. 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: Joanna Barrie. Adapted by Kay Douglas and Charlie Farley

This resource is  the fourth of a set of  4 lesson plans with STEM activities based around a group of 10-12 year olds, wanting to explain the science and maths behind magic. This session teaches STATIC ELECTRICITY, a magic wand trick. (Other sessions involve PROBABILITY, AIR PRESSURE, CHEMICAL REACTIONS. ) 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. The first has an activity on air pressure. The second has an activity on probability and tthe third is on chemical reactions. 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. The log-book (‘Book of Spells’), general teaching notes, completion certificate and letter (‘hook’) are included with all resources. This bundle includes: extensive teacher notes bundle includes pdf and editable versions of the following: Electrostatics – Hopping Magic Wands - 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 SCN 2-08a: I have collaborated in investigations to compare magnetic, electrostatic and gravitational forces and have explored their practical applications. (Explains how some objects may become electrically charged by rubbing two surfaces together and how the charges produce an electrostatic force. Investigates and demonstrates understanding that electrostatic forces can both repel and attract.) 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. Read less

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.

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.

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.

Germs, Disease, Vaccines & Chemical Reactions 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 is to increase knowledge and awareness during and after the covid-19 pandemic and help support the pupils in developing fair tests and inquiry skills. In each of the four/five sessions, the scene is set by Jason Leitch, Clinical Director asking pupils to act as investigators to solve a problem. The first introduces four types of microbe and where they lurk in schools. The second is a comparison experiment using a plant spray to mimic sneezing. The third session explores vaccines and fair testing on chemical reactions. The final session uses a card game to explain pandemics and global diseases patterns. A lab-book is enclosed with optional additional worksheets. The Teacher’s guide offers help with the experiments (including photos) and basic science on the resource in addition to hyperlinked resources. All sessions can be linked to the covid-19 pandemic if wished. Help and resources are to be found in the Teacher’s Guide. Contents in this resource • Extensive Teacher’s guide o Lesson Plan o Resource list and safety information o ‘Basic Facts and online resources’ (hyperlinked) o ‘Help with the Investigation’ (includes photos) • PowerPoint presentations. Included in these are the letter (‘hook’) from the current National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch. Here are some of his videos (In the Young Scot one, he introduces himself) • Lab Book (short reflective notebook) • Learner worksheet for ‘sneeze experiment’ (session 2) • Pandemic cards (for photocopying in session 4) • Suggestions for extension **Learning outcomes in the Curriculum for Excellence ** SCN 2-19a, SCN 2-20a, SCN 2-20b, SCN 1-13a Second Level: Sciences Inquiry and Investigation skills: SOC 2-14a, SOC 2-19a, MTH 2-21a 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: Stacey Fullerton, adapted by Kay Douglas and Charlie Farley. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC-BY-SA 4.0 license. OpenCovid4Ed

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.

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).