GCSE Natural History

Dinosaurs and the Theory of Evolution? Absolutely The sort of climate change alarmism that teachers will no doubt be pushing in the Natural History GCSE? Maybe not so much Matilda Cutting, age 16 - in Inside Worthing

New research by @UniofOxford and Butterfly Conservation has shown hedgerows, small copses and trees can significantly increase the number of butterflies in farmed landscapes 🌳 Read the full story 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blog/…

We're midway through our week focusing on woodland management actions. Have you been watching our short film series? Here we look at how to care for your woodland as it grows and starts to mature. Watch the full film: youtube.com/watch?v=q4dS86… #WoodlandManagementMatters

🌿Peas please! It’s #GreatBritishPeaWeek and a perfect time to explore how this small but mighty crop supports healthy diets and healthy soils. From field to fork, peas are a brilliant way to learn about sustainable farming #NutritiousFood #SustainableFarming

My latest substack: 'Leaves from a Nature Notebook: The Flower Games Children Used to Play' #wildflowers #johnclare link as in bio

youtube.com/watch?v=ERpOyB… Watch ⏫ #NationalFestivalofFieldwork Day 20 T for (beyond...) Tally (charts) We should gather data in geography! Are there sources to see travel data over time (yes!) See the brilliant data available for (select) streets @TelraamTelraam @The_GA

Weekend catch up #NationalFestivalofFieldwork CPD videos 2-15 mins Support alongside @The_GA geography.org.uk/national-field… Watch here ⏬ @totalgeography" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@totalgeography Watch here ⏬ youtube.com/playlist?list=… Full 🔠alphabet of videos coming soon Let us know what you're doing locally

Happy World Rainforest Day! Join @aprilwindle from the British Lichen Society to explore one of Devon’s finest temperate rainforests and the #lichens found there. Full video can be found on YouTube: youtu.be/OjCsyR6CThk?si…. #worldrainforestday #worldrainforestday2025

On 17 June the world marks #DesertificationAndDroughtDay . This year’s theme highlights how restoring lands can generate jobs, increase food and water security, build economic resilience and support climate action: Let us be #UnitedForLand: 🔗unccd.int/events/deserti…

youtu.be/MYEkDwUv3Rg?fe… Watch⬆️ Day 16 P is for Place (knowledge) How can develop it? Building on learners' capacity to look and understand #human / #physical processes? IDEA: Make a descriptive poster for habitats What would Mrs Frog say? #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #teacher

Exciting news - we are collaborating with the Geographical Association on this amazing event for geography teachers that celebrates geography - all are welcome! A great opportunity for teachers at all stages of their career! Book your place now ow.ly/sbTe50ULNI0

Let’s dig into the importance of soil this #FarmingFortnight! 🌱🌾 Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable farming, supporting everything from crop growth to water retention and biodiversity. 🥾 Find out more here: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1851

Earth in 100 Seconds 🌍 What are we (mis)using Earth for? Would love to hear your thoughts on my new short film. Each second = 1% of global land use. What would you change if you had the power? Watch on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=MshXmx… Please share widely. #EarthIn100Seconds

#NationalFestivalOfFieldwork Day 3 C is for Compass What's N of the playground What road, river, park, shops, High Street, feature, Landmarks, towns, cities, villages are there? How quickly to the sea? In the UK, we're never 75 miles + frm the sea Watch🔽 youtu.be/jtzZDuAiVqs

For schools and children watching our #FarmingFortnight videos, don’t miss the chance to ask your questions directly to the farmers! 📅 Join us live on 5th June 2025 🕙 10:30–11.00 AM A fantastic opportunity to bring farming to life in the classroom! Link: forms.office.com/e/UNLZXSq9xd

We are delighted to be supporting @The_GA’s #NationalFestivalOfFieldwork over the coming weeks, kicking off today with a pointer 👉 towards our fabulous fieldwork support materials - which are free to access ow.ly/ciTc50RFHsX. Get involved!

"Imagine flattening an irreplaceable grade I listed building like the Royal Albert Hall, replacing it with karaoke machines in various towns and then telling the public this is a ‘win-win’ for architecture and music" theguardian.com/environment/20…

Starting tomorrow a free daily web CPD series to support June 2025 @The_GA National Festival of Fieldwork > Teaching ideas to use in the classroom > Inspiration and insights #fieldwork #primary #teacher #geography youtube.com/watch?v=OaHe3s…

Imagine water otherwise – @RobGMacfarlane (one of the deepest, most generous thinkers and most incandescent writers of our time) on the personhood of rivers and what makes something alive themarginalian.org/2025/05/30/rob…

The @royal_forestry's traineeship, Forestry Roots, is open for applications. The scheme provides a year's paid placement, training, relocation expenses and mentoring for 18-30 year olds. Find out more and apply: rfs.org.uk/learning/fores… #ForestryCareers