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 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.

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.

‘Psych Research Methods’ is a resource that ties into the Scottish National 5 Psychology curriculum. It includes detailed presentation slides and notes covering 2 lessons, including student worksheet and in class activities. The full contents of this resource will download as a zipped folder containing multiple sub-folders. A selection of preview images are included outwith the main folder to give a better view of the resource via the tes website. Key words: Psychology, Research Cover image: ‘person writing on brown wooden table near white ceramic mug’ by Green Chameleon on Unsplash, used under the Unsplash Licence, with text and logo overlay.

This interdisciplinary approach using STEM/ STE(A)M subjects involves the learners being ‘hooked’ by a plea from the head of their Council to design a new school sustainably. Ideas of fair trading and fair testing are explored in the resource. This resource comprises five sessions: auditing your school’s current sustainable features, learning about fair trading using: a maths building game, designing and then making a sustainable school t-shirt (fast fashion) building a windmill with easy materials applying the fair test principle in which scenario the windmill works better. This resource includes: • A teacher block overview for the five sessions (Auditing your School’s sustainability, Fair Trade building, Sustainable School Clothing, Building Wind turbines, Fair test on a wind turbine) • Learner log-book (learner planning sheet) • Teacher guide for each session with any associated material (worksheet for lesson 1, ppt slide for lesson 2) • Learner ‘hook’ letters (This can be customised to your situation) Learning outcomes in the Curriculum for Excellence TCH 2-02b, TCH 2-04b, TCH 2-06a, TCH 2-07a, TCH 2-09a, MNU 2-10b, MNU 2-20b, MTH 2-16c, SCN 2-04a, SCN 2-20b, SOC 2-08a, SOC 2-20a, EXA 2-06a, LIT 2-02a, LIT 2-07a. Sustainable schools – an IDL STEM design challenge, has been created as a teaching resource for the City of Edinburgh Council’s ‘Curiosity Club’, an Intervention Strategy initiative, aimed at promoting regular attendance in primary schools. 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: Nicole Campbell, adapted by Kay Douglas and Charlie Farley. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC-BY-SA 4.0 license.

This resource contains PowerPoint slides for a lifelong learning course which introduces different democratic theories and traces the development of modern mass democracy from ancient Greece to the present. The course is intended for adult learners and taught at university foundation level (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 7). Democracy in Theory and Practice is offered as part of the Short Courses programme at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Open Learning. More information on our Short Courses can be found on our website. Learning outcomes On completion of this course, students will be able to: • Distinguish different models of democracy and their normative assumptions; • Apply democratic theories to critically assess political institutions and practices; • Reflect on the nature of citizenship and identify ways to participate in public life; • Engage in dialogue about the meaning and value of democracy; • Present arguments clearly and coherently. Content This resource bundle includes nine PowerPoint presentations: Introduction Classic Models I: Athenian Democracy Classic Models II: Civic Republicanism Classic Models III: Liberal Constitutionalism Modern Democracy I: Representative Government Modern Democracy II: The Role of the State Modern Democracy III: The Global Context The Future of Democracy I: Alternative Models The Future of Democracy II: Innovations and Reforms Author: Max Jaede All content is released under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Cover image: Greek Rally Against Troika, by D. Byrne, CC BY 2.0.

This open educational resource contains PowerPoint slides for a lifelong learning course which introduces the major schools of classical Chinese philosophy, including Confucianism and Daoism. Philosophical texts are approached in English translation, focusing on how the ancient Chinese thought about philosophical topics which concern us today. The course is intended for adult learners and taught at university foundation level (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 7). Introduction to Chinese Philosophy is offered as part of the Short Courses programme at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Open Learning. More information on our Short Courses can be found on our website. Learning outcomes On completion of this course, students will be able to: identify different approaches in classical Chinese philosophy; describe the positions of Chinese philosophers on philosophical issues; read and analyse extracts of Chinese philosophical texts in English translation. Content This resource bundle includes four PowerPoint presentations. Please click the links below to download them. Confucianism I: General Background and the Analects Confucianism II: Mencius and Xunzi Daoism I: Daodejing Daoism II: Zhuangzi Author: Lee Wilson All content is released under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Cover image: silk painting depicting a man riding a dragon, public domain image on Wikimedia Commons.

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.

This resource is on comets and includes a twelve-minute video and a PDF with four follow up activities. Including: recommended books to borrow, watching a video, doing a quiz, researching and conducting your own experiment. The target audience for this resource is children aged 8-11 years-old. There is also another session which follows the same structure but is about forces, called: Forces Fiona Asks about Gravity. This project focuses on space, which is a key area of physics outlined in the Science Benchmarks, Experiences & Outcomes (Es & Os) in the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). The activities reinforce the knowledge introduced during the stories and range from less to more involved so the participants can progress through them, but they also serve as standalone activities. This resource bundle includes the following: • The Space Video is available to watch via the link on the Word document, ‘Spaceman Sam and Comets’ on Media Hopper Create, the University of Edinburgh. The twelve-minute video is a story written and told by Amy Cook following Sam, who lives on the moon, as he meets the Astronomer Caroline Herschel who introduces him to comets through a telescope! • The follow up activities sheet accompanying the video is available in a downloadable PDF. SCN 2-06a: By observing and researching features of our solar system, I can use simple models to communicate my understanding of size, scale, time and relative motion within it. 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. LIT 2-04a: As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, main ideas and supporting detail contained within the text, and use this information for different purposes. 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. ENG 2-12a: Through developing my knowledge of context clues, punctuation, grammar and layout, I can read unfamiliar texts with increasing fluency, understanding and expression. LIT 2-14a: Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select and sort information from a variety of sources and use this for different purposes. To find more Open Educational Resources from the University of Edinburgh, visit open.ed.ac.uk. 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 the City of Edinburgh Libaries. Author: Amy Cook, adapted by Alysha Wilson. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

The development of these grade-related marking criteria has been led by Dr Nina Morris (School of GeoSciences) and Dr Hazel Christie (Institute for Academic Development). They are an outcome of a University of Edinburgh Principal’s Teaching Award funded project ‘Every student a researcher: supporting the use of blogging as a form of student assessment’. They provide a marking template for academic staff who wish to incorporate assessed blogs into their undergraduate or postgraduate curriculum and are designed to be adapted to suit individual course needs; not all comments will be relevant to every blog assessment – please delete elements as appropriate. If you adopt these marking criteria (regardless of how you adapt them) we would be grateful if you could let us know at N.Morris@ed.ac.uk or Hazel.Christie@ed.ac.uk. The assessment criteria for each grade include paragraphs relating to: CONTENT: knowledge (i.e. range, command of material, awareness of scholarship), application of theory (i.e. use and relevance of examples, connection of course themes to wider world), argument/analysis (i.e. focus, clarity of structure, analytical skills, evaluation and evidence), self-reflection (i.e. progress of project, contribution to group, group performance). PRESENTATION: language and expression (i.e. clarity and accuracy, grammar and syntax, spelling, fluency of writing), genre-specific features (i.e. content indicators, use of images and/or audio-visual material, use of hyperlinks), scholarly apparatus (i.e. accuracy and consistency of referencing, accuracy and consistency of bibliography, due consideration of data protection with regards to images and audio-visual material, image copyright), and accessibility (i.e. overall appearance, media, writing). PRACTICE: self-reflection and critical reflection on group efficacy. The original template for these criteria was the University of Edinburgh Geography Degree Programme Grade Related Marking Criteria. We have also drawn on: Badenhorst, C. & Mather, C. (2014) Blogging geographies, Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 38(2), 193-207. Brendell, N. (2017) Using weblogs to determine the levels of student reflection in global education. In C. Brooks, G. Butt and M. Fargher (Eds.) The Power of Geographical Thinking. London: Springer, pp.119-135. Dunleavy, P. (2014) Shorter, better, faster, free: Blogging changes the nature of academic research, not just how it is communicated. LSE Blogs. We are grateful to colleagues at the University of Edinburgh, Andrew Gardiner (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies), Karen Howie (Information Services), Kate Saunders (School of GeoSciences), Iraklis Pantopoulos (Edinburgh College of Art), and Kirsten Lloyd (Edinburgh College of Art), for their comments on an earlier version. June 2020

This resource by Louise Litrico uses works of art to explore key concepts in ecology in an accessible way. It is comprised of 2 lessons, with a video being the main part of each. Each session focuses on different ecological notions through different pieces of art. The first session uses a painting of a dreamscape ‘Jungle’ to explore food chains, and interactions between species. The second session examines different environments through trying to grow a banana tree from Kenya in Scotland. The activities and questions posed within the video make the sessions interactive, and are in the form a worksheet which has a matching version with answers, as well as PowerPoints for use. These two sessions are aimed at second level students. Learning outcomes 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 3-01a I can sample and identify living things from different habitats to compare their biodiversity and can suggest reasons for their distribution. 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. In this resource This resource bundle includes editable versions of the following: A teachers guide which has notes that can be read out that explain the key concepts, along with instructions for all the activities. As well as details of exact times to pause the videos for the students to go through worksheets. Lesson 1: How species interact together to form a community -The 15-minute videos where Louise explains key concepts and sets activities, on Media Hopper Create, the University of Edinburgh (links provided on the Teacher’s guide.) -A PowerPoint -A worksheet -A version of the worksheet with answers -a handout for activity F for session 1 Session 2: How communities change due to the environment -The 15-minute video where Louise explains key concepts and sets activities, on Media Hopper Create, the University of Edinburgh (link provided on the Teacher’s guide) -A PowerPoint -A worksheet -A version of the worksheet with answers 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 in Penicuik, as two science lessons. To find more Open Educational Resources from the University of Edinburgh, visit open.ed.ac.uk. Author: Louise Litrico, adapted by Alysha. Unless otherwise stated, all content is released under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Overview: This open educational resource for the Second and Third Curriculum Level was developed as part of the University of Edinburgh’s collaboration with Their Finest Hour project, run by University of Oxford. Their Finest Hour aimed to empower local communities to digitally preserve their stories and objects related to the Second World War through a series of nationwide Digital Collection Days. Through stories and objects collected at a Digital Collection Day in Edinburgh, this resource introduces students to alternative perspectives of WWII history, distinct from the views of political and military decision makers. There is considerable historical value in viewing war and other historical events from a wide range of alternative perspectives. Looking at everyday objects and collecting testimonies from many diverse voices can enable an understanding of how war and significant events affected the whole nation. This lesson includes an oral history exercise for students. Oral history interviews provide varied perspectives on historical events by privileging voices that are not typically part of the historical record. By interviewing a relative or member of their community, students gain an understanding that history is all around them, rather than something that happened far away, a long time ago, to distant people. In connecting public and private history, students are able to reflect on their family and community’s place in history, and the meaning of history more generally – who makes it, how and why. The lesson pack includes powerpoint slides, teacher’s notes, a student worksheet, and links to Their Finest Hour Archive. Learning Outcomes: Develop important social communication skills: active listening /effective listening Develop analysis skills Develop a better understanding of the definition of history Develop an understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of their local and national heritage within the world Learn how to locate, explore and link periods, people and events in time and place Learn how to locate, explore and link features and places locally and further afield Explore and evaluate different types of sources and evidence Develop communication skills: conveying information, describing events, explaining processes or combining ideas in different ways. Experiences and Outcomes: LIT 2-02a, LIT 3-02a, LIT 2-05a, LIT 3-05a, LIT 2-06a, LIT 3-06a, LIT 2-09a, LIT 3-09a, LIT 2-10a, LIT 3-10a, LIT 2-28a, SOC 2-01a, SOC 3-01a, SOC 2-02a, SOC 3-02a, SOC 2-03a, SOC 3-03a ‘Recording Everyday Social History’ was created by Eden Swimer. The resource is available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 unless otherwise stated. Header: Their Finest Hour Archive, University of Oxford, 2024, CC BY 4.0.

Overview: This is a package for one lesson for the 3rd and 4th level (S1&2) students to develop knowledge and understanding about climate change through a variety of group activities. The lesson starts with a daily topic of weather, leading students to learn the differences between weather and climate and the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather. Then, students are invited to develop climate graph-reading skills and an understanding of the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases. This resource was originally developed as part of the Geosciences Outreach Course at the University of Edinburgh then re-adapted for use as an Open Educational Resource (OER) by OER Service, the Information Services Group at the University. As an OER, teachers are welcome to make any changes to their resources according to their needs. Learning Outcomes: • I can define weather as what is happening outside right now. • I can explain that climate is the average of all the weather that has happened in a region over more than 30 years. • I can recognise that rapid global warming is causing the climate to change. • I can infer that global warming is causing extreme weather like excessive rain, more hurricanes, extreme heat, cold and drought. • I can interpret and extract information from climate graphs. • I can explain the greenhouse effect is like a blanket that prevents heat escaping causing the Earth to warm up. • I can name some of the (greenhouse) gases causing global warming, for example, carbon dioxide, methane, or water vapour. • I can illustrate and model the chemical structure of the different greenhouse gases. Experiences and Outcomes: LIT 3-10a, LIT 4-10a, MNU 4-20a, SOC 3-12a, SOC 4-12a, SCN 3-05b ‘Weather, Climate and Global Warming’ was developed by Kay Douglas and Katherine Taylor, adapted by Mayu Ishimoto, and is available under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 unless otherwise stated. Header: The 1980-2015 seasonal cycle anomaly in MERRA2 along with the 95% uncertainties on the estimate of the mean, 2024 June, Goddarf Space Flight Centre NASA, in accordance with NASA Media Usage Guidelines.

‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ is created for learners aged 12-14 at the S2 level from the University of Edinburgh’s GeoScience Outreach Course. It introduces basic ideas of geology, such as geological time, rocks and fossils, and geological skills. It consists of five lessons (sessions) including a field trip to Holyrood Park for the Session 3, and the Session 5 can be taught as a standalone lesson as well. Throughout the five sessions, learners are encouraged to explore the rich geological heritage of Edinburgh and to develop a range of skills to determine what the past environment of Edinburgh was like. The resource has been created as an Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) resource, primarily between Geography and Science with relevant English skills. It will encourage students to integrate the knowledge and skills they have learnt from different subjects and use them to approach a subject that may be new to them. This session introduces three different rock types and their formation to students, followed by a hands-on activity in observing and describing rocks. The pack includes a set of slides in Powerpoint and PDF formats and worksheets in Word.docx and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Links to the accompanying sessions: One: Rock Descriptions (this session): Teaching and demonstration of three different rock types and their formation, followed by a hands-on activity in describing rocks. Two: Carboniferous Edinburgh and Fieldwork Preparation: Exploring the Carboniferous environment using BGS poster; Preparation for the field trip by writing aims and hypothesis and practising field sketches. Three: Holyrood Park Field Trip: Field trip to Holyrood Park to visit Camstone Quarry (Sandstones and past environments) and The Dasses (intrusive igneous rocks, cooling rates and erosion). Four: Reconstructing Past Environments: Group work using Evidence Packs and field trip observations to determine what the environment during the Carboniferous period was like. Students to write a postcard to consolidate this knowledge as a picture and in text. Five: Edinburgh in 100 years’ Time: Consideration of different development pressures on Holyrood Park in the future. Students work in groups to present a proposed development. Experiences and Outcomes of this session: SCN3-17a: Through evaluation of a range of data, I can describe the formation, characteristics and uses of soils, minerals and basic types of rocks. ‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ was created by Jenny Ridout, adapted into an OER by Mayu Ishimoto. The resource is available under a Creative Commons AttributionShareAlike 4.0 license unless otherwise stated. Header Image Attribution: Arthur’s Seat by Jenny Ridout, 2023, CC BY-SA.

‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ is created for learners aged 12-14 at the S2 level from the University of Edinburgh’s GeoScience Outreach Course. It introduces basic ideas of geology, such as geological time, rocks and fossils, and geological skills. Throughout the five sessions, learners are encouraged to explore the rich geological heritage of Edinburgh and to develop a range of skills to determine what the past environment of Edinburgh was like. The resource has been created as an Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) resource, primarily between Geography and Science with relevant English skills. It will encourage students to integrate the knowledge and skills they have learnt from different subjects and use them to approach a subject that may be new to them. This session explores the Carboniferous environment using BGS and prepares students for the field trip by writing aims and hypothesis and practising field sketches. The pack includes a set of slides in Powerpoint and PDF formats and worksheets in Word.docx and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Links to the accompanying sessions: One: Rock Descriptions: Teaching and demonstration of three different rock types and their formation, followed by a hands-on activity in describing rocks. Two: Carboniferous Edinburgh and Fieldwork Preparation (this session): Exploring the Carboniferous environment using BGS poster; Preparation for the field trip by writing aims and hypothesis and practising field sketches. Three: Holyrood Park Field Trip: Field trip to Holyrood Park to visit Camstone Quarry (Sandstones and past environments) and The Dasses (intrusive igneous rocks, cooling rates and erosion). Four: Reconstructing Past Environments: Group work using Evidence Packs and field trip observations to determine what the environment during the Carboniferous period was like. Students to write a postcard to consolidate this knowledge as a picture and in text. Five: Edinburgh in 100 years’ Time: Consideration of different development pressures on Holyrood Park in the future. Students work in groups to present a proposed development. Experiences and Outcomes of this session: 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. ‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ was created by Jenny Ridout, adapted into an OER by Mayu Ishimoto. The resource is available under a Creative Commons AttributionShareAlike 4.0 license unless otherwise stated. Header Image Attribution: Arthur’s Seat by Jenny Ridout, 2023, CC BY-SA.

‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ is created for learners aged 12-14 at the S2 level, introducing basic geological ideas and skills and encouraging learners to explore the rich geological heritage of Edinburgh. (for a full description of this OER series, see the Session One description, with a link in a section below) This session is a field trip to Holyrood Park to observe sandstones at Camstone Quarry and igneous rocks at “The Dasses” to learn about past environments and how rocks form and erode, by means of hands-on activities. The pack includes a student workbook in Word.docx and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Links to the accompanying sessions: One: Rock Descriptions: Teaching and demonstration of three different rock types and their formation, followed by a hands-on activity in describing rocks. Two: Carboniferous Edinburgh and Fieldwork Preparation: Exploring the Carboniferous environment using BGS poster; Preparation for the field trip by writing aims and hypothesis and practising field sketches. Three: Holyrood Park Field Trip (this session): Field trip to Holyrood Park to visit Camstone Quarry (Sandstones and past environments) and The Dasses (intrusive igneous rocks, cooling rates and erosion). Four: Reconstructing Past Environments: Group work using Evidence Packs and field trip observations to determine what the environment during the Carboniferous period was like. Students to write a postcard to consolidate this knowledge as a picture and in text. Five: Edinburgh in 100 years’ Time: Consideration of different development pressures on Holyrood Park in the future. Students work in groups to present a proposed development. Experiences and Outcomes of this session: SOC 3-07a: Having investigated processes which form and shape landscapes I can explain their impact on selected landscapes in Scotland, Europe and beyond. SCN3-17a: Through evaluation of a range of data, I can describe the formation, characteristics and uses of soils, minerals and basic types of rocks. MNU 3-11a: I can solve practical problems by applying my knowledge of measure, choosing the appropriate units and degree of accuracy for the task and using a formula to calculate area or volume when required. ‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ was created by Jenny Ridout, adapted into an OER by Mayu Ishimoto. The resource is available under a Creative Commons AttributionShareAlike 4.0 license unless otherwise stated. Header Image Attribution: Arthur’s Seat by Jenny Ridout, 2023, CC BY-SA.

‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ is an Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) resource created for learners aged 12-14 at the S2 level from the University of Edinburgh’s GeoScience Outreach Course. It introduces basic ideas of geology, such as geological time, rocks and fossils, and geological skills. It consists of five lessons (sessions) including a field trip to Holyrood Park for the Session 3, and the Session 5 can be taught as a standalone lesson as well. Throughout the five sessions, learners are encouraged to explore the rich geological heritage of Edinburgh and to develop a range of skills to determine what the past environment of Edinburgh was like. The pack includes a set of slides in Powerpoint and PDF formats and worksheets in Word.docx and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Links to the accompanying sessions: One: Rock Descriptions: Teaching and demonstration of three different rock types and their formation, followed by a hands-on activity in describing rocks. Two: Carboniferous Edinburgh and Fieldwork Preparation: Exploring the Carboniferous environment using BGS poster; Preparation for the field trip by writing aims and hypothesis and practising field sketches. Three: Holyrood Park Field Trip: Field trip to Holyrood Park to visit Camstone Quarry (Sandstones and past environments) and The Dasses (intrusive igneous rocks, cooling rates and erosion). Four: Reconstructing Past Environments: Group work using Evidence Packs and field trip observations to determine what the environment during the Carboniferous period was like. Students to write a postcard to consolidate this knowledge as a picture and in text. Five: Edinburgh in 100 years’ Time (this session): Consideration of different development pressures on Holyrood Park in the future. Students work in groups to present a proposed development. Experiences and Outcomes of this session: SOC 3‐08a: I can identify the possible consequences of an environmental issue and make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact. LIT 3-29a: I can persuade, argue, evaluate, explore issues or express an opinion using a clear line of thought, relevant supporting detail and/or evidence. ‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ was created by Jenny Ridout, adapted into an OER by Mayu Ishimoto. The resource is available under a Creative Commons AttributionShareAlike 4.0 license unless otherwise stated. Header Image Attribution: Arthur’s Seat by Jenny Ridout, 2023, CC BY-SA.

‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ is an Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) resource created for learners aged 12-14 at the S2 level from the University of Edinburgh’s GeoScience Outreach Course. It introduces basic geological knowledge and skills. Throughout the five sessions, learners are encouraged to explore the rich geological heritage of Edinburgh and to develop a range of skills to determine what the past environment of Edinburgh was like. This session consists of group work using an Evidence Pack and observations from the field trip during the previous session to determine what the environment during the Carboniferous period was like. Students are also encouraged to consolidate this knowledge as a picture and in text by the postcard writing activity. The pack includes ‘Evidence Pack’ in Word.docx and PDF formats, along with a Teacher’s guide to help teachers run a class with the slides. Links to the accompanying sessions: One: Rock Descriptions: Teaching and demonstration of three different rock types and their formation, followed by a hands-on activity in describing rocks. Two: Carboniferous Edinburgh and Fieldwork Preparation: Exploring the Carboniferous environment using BGS poster; Preparation for the field trip by writing aims and hypothesis and practising field sketches. Three: Holyrood Park Field Trip: Field trip to Holyrood Park to visit Camstone Quarry (Sandstones and past environments) and The Dasses (intrusive igneous rocks, cooling rates and erosion). Four: Reconstructing Past Environments (this session): Group work using Evidence Packs and field trip observations to determine what the environment during the Carboniferous period was like. Students to write a postcard to consolidate this knowledge as a picture and in text. Five: Edinburgh in 100 years’ Time: Consideration of different development pressures on Holyrood Park in the future. Students work in groups to present a proposed development. Experiences and Outcomes of this session: SOC 3-07a: Having investigated processes which form and shape landscapes I can explain their impact on selected landscapes in Scotland, Europe and beyond. SCN3-17a: Through evaluation of a range of data, I can describe the formation, characteristics and uses of soils, minerals and basic types of rocks. ENG 3-27a /ENG 4-27a: I can engage and/or influence readers through my use of language, style and tone as appropriate to genre. ‘Investigating Edinburgh’s Geological Past’ was created by Jenny Ridout, adapted into an OER by Mayu Ishimoto. The resource is available under a Creative Commons AttributionShareAlike 4.0 license unless otherwise stated. Header Image Attribution: Arthur’s Seat by Jenny Ridout, 2023, CC BY-SA.

This resource helps Primary School pupils learn about tree identification, their benefits, and biodiversity through two interactive card games. Background: The resource was originally developed for local P7 pupils in Edinburgh, based on an OER (Open Educational Resource) by Erica Zaja https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-british-trees-lesson-packs-12701457 and https://open.ed.ac.uk/identifying-british-trees/ as part of the Geoscience Outreach Course at the University of Edinburgh. Overview and How to Make Use of This Resource: While this resource is designed for a 45-minute class for P7 at a local primary school in Edinburgh, it is highly flexible and can easily be adapted by teachers. The resource includes two videos and “Development Plan” slides, to make the class interactive and discussion-based, as well as two games to help pupils learn about trees and their benefits. Teachers can choose to leave the Edinburgh-based lesson materials and to create their own or use the resource fully to prompt discussion in the classroom. The games include tree species common in Scotland, but teachers can also add other species as our PowerPoint slides are easily adaptable. Objectives: By the end of the session, learners should be able to: Recall some facts about common trees (Bloom’s ‘Remember’) Identify common trees in Scotland by leaf and tree shape (Bloom’s ‘Understand’) Interpret the importance of trees in Scotland (Bloom’s ‘Apply’) Justify why trees should not be cut down (Bloom’s ‘Evaluate’) Experiences and Outcomes: 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 2-02b – Through carrying out practical activities and investigations, I can show how plants have benefited society. LIT 2-25a - I can use my notes and other types of writing to help me understand information and ideas, explore problems, make decisions, generate and develop ideas or create new text. **This Pack Includes: ** • Introduction/Development Plan Slides (a copy used in the first video, pptx/pdf) • Tree Matching Cards (pptx/pdf) • Tree Board Game Cards and Board Template (pptx/pdf) • Tree Counters (word docx/pdf) • Tree ID Worksheet (word docx/pdf) • Tree Benefits Worksheet (word docx/pdf) • Guide for the Resource (this document) • How to Play the Games (word docx/pdf) • Links to two Videos from Mr. Frederick (See details in the Lesson Plan section below) Author: Erica Zaja, Frederick Madsen, Kay Douglas, adapted by Mayu Ishimoto, 2024, the University of Edinburgh. The Resource is under CC BY-SA license unless otherwise stated.