Nature Discovery Map Scotland: support for educators by Nature Discovery Map Scotland https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x Get involved in our latest events, share pupil activity, ideas and tips for using Nature Discovery Map Scotland. For any questions or issues contact ndms@nature.scot en-us 2022-12-15 10:06:42 UTC 2026-08-31 11:46:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/1916625900/81cab48bed82bb639479be601148f75b/NDMS_logo.png Maths Week Scotland - w/c 22nd September - finding and using the measure tool naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3568576990 Access the measure tool to measure distance and area in the Nature Mapper (top right in the image above, fourth button down).


It's simple to use, but for further details visit the Nature Mapper Help Topic (p7) Nature Discovery Map Scotland

]]> 2025-09-04 08:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3568576990 Duck waddle distance sharon_outdoor https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3568735173 While we were learning outdoors, we watched a duck waddle from our school grounds to the pond in our park. We worked out that he waddled for over 166 metres. Wonder why he didn't fly!

]]> 2025-09-04 10:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3568735173 Wild Maths! naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3577957458 Get involved in Maths Week Scotland 22-28 September 2025.


See the Latest Events section for ideas on how to use the amazing NDMS measure tool to support maths activities in and around your school grounds.


https://mathsweek.scot/

]]> 2025-09-10 10:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3577957458 Get involved in our latest event, share pupil activity, ideas and tips for using Nature Discovery Map Scotland naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3589621411 For any questions or issues contact ndms@nature.scot

]]> 2025-09-17 10:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3589621411 BBC Bitesize - Atharrachadh na Gnàth-Shìde https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669841234 2025-11-06 10:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669841234 Coilltean Caillte / Forgotten Woodlands https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669843237 Can linguistic clues enhance our understanding of an area's past and inspire its future potential?

]]> 2025-11-06 10:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669843237 Blogaichean Gàidhlig bho NàdarAlba / NatureScot Gaelic blogs https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669845798 Cruinneachadh mòr de bhlogaichean dà-chànanach air dualchas nan Gàidheal / Great collection of bilingual blogs focussing on natural and cultural heritage

]]> 2025-11-06 10:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669845798 Dèan Àite Dha Nàdar https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669850763 Dòighean sìmplidh air nàdar a chuideachadh gach ràith. Tha a' chomhairle uile sa Ghàidhlig.

]]> 2025-11-06 10:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669850763 Podcast - Ruairidh MacIlleathain https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669852545 A’ tighinn gu nàdarra: a’ rùrach fhreumhan Gàidhlig ann an cruthan-tìre is fiadh-bheatha na h-Alba, còmhla ri Ruairidh MacIlleathain

]]> 2025-11-06 10:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669852545 Rùrachd Lusan Fiadhain (foraging) https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669855157 Comhairle air rùrachd chùramach is fiosrachadh, tro shùilean nan Gàidheal, air cuid a lusan is feamainn a ghabhas cruinneachadh is ithe ann an Alba

]]> 2025-11-06 10:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669855157 Coilltean Caillte / Forgotten Woodlands naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669940179 Can linguistic clues enhance our understanding of an area's past and inspire its future potential?

]]> 2025-11-06 12:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3669940179 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch - 23rd to 25th January https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3749300634 An easy and adaptable activity to do in your school grounds whilst contributing to citizen science! Take some time outside to sit, watch and record any birds that you see. It can be a good opportunity to explore data collection and analysis. Also, a chance to consider how you could improve your school grounds to encourage more birds to visit. Free resource available on the website.

]]> 2026-01-13 11:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3749300634 Children's Mental Health Week Activity - This is My Place 2026 https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3785281300 Here is an interactive, outdoor activity to support your class with learning during Children's Mental Health Week, exploring how emotions can be influenced by the space and nature around us. This activity aimed at primary school students, uses mapping skills and outdoor learning to identify links between their schools grounds and their feelings. Download the free activity instructions and visit Nature Discovery Map Scotland for more ideas and the Nature Mapper.

]]> 2026-02-10 17:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3785281300 Tree STEM for Science Week naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3808283051 Have a go at using Nature Discovery Map Scotland to map the trees in your school grounds. Once they are all mapped your class can measure tree heights and see if they can identify tree species.

]]> 2026-03-02 14:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3808283051 Mapping for mammals resource naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3875366189 Celebrate National Mammal Week with this free outdoor learning resource for primary. It encourages students to explore their school grounds from the view of a mammal, using the Nature Discovery Map Scotland.

]]> 2026-04-20 10:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3875366189 Plan a route for hedgehogs! naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3890315566 Find out more about hedgehogs, food webs, habitats and mapping as you explore the school grounds and make a route for a hedgehog.

]]> 2026-04-29 08:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3890315566 Free online CLPL sessions naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3900203628 To find out more about the Nature Discovery Map Scotland, how to use it in the classroom and the resources we have available to support you, (or if you just need a refresh) please join us for our free online sessions! Sign up is via Eventbrite

]]> 2026-05-06 10:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3900203628 Outdoor learning activity - Insects naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3920328836 Learn about the incredible insects that are found in your school grounds. Map the habitats you have, carry out a survey or two and see if you can improve your school grounds to be more insect friendly!

]]> 2026-05-19 15:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3920328836 Introductory YouTube tutorial on how to use padlet naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948031913 Our Padlet is slightly different to the one in the film because it has columns. To add to one of the columns press the plus at the top. 

]]> 2026-06-10 08:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948031913 Nature Discovery Map Scotland naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948039135 Nature Discovery Map Scotland (NDMS) is designed to engage and empower students to maximise their school grounds and improve them for nature and climate resilience. 

]]> 2026-06-10 08:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948039135 Wildflower meadows naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948049220 Differentiating between grassy sports areas and mown grass has helped us realise we could convert some of the mown grass to a wildflower meadow!

]]> 2026-06-10 08:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948049220 Mapping bird boxes naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948051391 Our map doesn't show the brilliant bird boxes we added to our grounds last year so we are going to add them.

]]> 2026-06-10 08:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948051391 Discover raingardens naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948339118 Find out what raingardens are and how they work in school gounds.

]]> 2026-06-10 14:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948339118 naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948345388 A short film explaining the importance of Scotland's pollinating insects, some of the issues they face and what we can do to help. Pollinators rely on the nectar and pollen produced by a variety of flowering plants. This results in the transfer of pollen between plants, leading to fertilisation and the production of seeds and fruit.

]]> 2026-06-10 14:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948345388 naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948364931 Find help for the Nature Mapper, Local Dashboard and National Dashboard plus some FAQs in Explore.

]]> 2026-06-10 14:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/3948364931 naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4014493448 Join us for our free webinars for educators, demonstrating a range of outdoor activities for your learners and exploring how the Nature Discovery Map Scotland tool can support this learning. Please sign up on our Eventbrite page.

]]> 2026-08-21 10:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4014493448 Free lesson plan - Weather & Climate naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025428096 Free new lesson plan on Weather and Climate, demonstrating simple activities for your learners. Join our free webinar on Tuesday 1st September, focusing on this resource and how the Nature Discovery Map Scotland can support this learning. Register via our Eventbrite page.

]]> 2026-08-31 08:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025428096 Free lesson plan - Sustainable Settings naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025617922 Free lesson plan - Sustainable Settings

This lesson plan demonstrates simple steps to take in your outdoor learning settings and can help towards Keep Scotland Beautiful Eco-schools award. Join our free webinar on Thursday 10th September for more support and information on this lesson plan. Register via our Eventbrite page.

]]> 2026-08-31 11:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025617922 Free lesson plan - Collecting Outdoor Data naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025620337 Free lesson plan showing how to collect outdoor data with your learners to help inform a move towards climate resilient school grounds. Join our free webinar on Wednesday 16th September to explore this further and see how the Nature Discovery Map Scotland can support this learning. Register via our Eventbrite page.

]]> 2026-08-31 11:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025620337 Free lesson plan - Quick & easy outdoor experiments naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025623760 Free lesson plan showing some simple outdoor experiments for your learners to inform about the environment of your school grounds. Join us for a webinar on Wednesday 30th September to explore these activities in detail and show how the Nature Discovery Map Scotland can support this learning. Register for the webinar via our Eventbrite page.

]]> 2026-08-31 11:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025623760 Free lesson plan - The Circular Economy naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025626544 Free lesson plan available exploring the circular economy in nature and an experiment to show this in action. This resource will be explored during our free webinar on Tuesday 6th October. Please register via our Eventbrite page.

]]> 2026-08-31 11:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025626544 Free lesson plan - Emotion Mapping Outdoors naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025628566 Free lesson plan available showing how emotions and the outdoors are connected, and can be mapped in your school grounds as a fun activity for learners. Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday 3rd November to explore this further and see how the Nature Discovery Map Scotland can help map emotions. Please register for the webinar via our Eventbrite page.

]]> 2026-08-31 11:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025628566 Free lesson plan - Literacy Outdoors naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025630364 Free lesson plan for literacy in the outdoors. This resource demonstrates some activities that can help learners with story writing using their school grounds. Further information and support will be provided in our free webinar on Thursday 12th November, please register via our Eventbrite page.

]]> 2026-08-31 11:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025630364 Free lesson plan - Habitats and Foodwebs naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025631690 Free lesson plan focusing on mapping habitats in your school grounds with your learners. Join us on Thursday 19th November for a free webinar based on this resource and demonstrating how the Nature Discovery Map Scotland can support this learning. Please register via our Eventbrite page.

]]> 2026-08-31 11:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025631690 Free lesson plan - Lost Words and your school grounds naturescot https://padlet.com/naturescot/dsv1mszye9zjt11x/wish/4025633530 Free lesson plan with easy outdoor activities to support the Lost Words storybook by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. For more information and support using this lesson plan, join us for a free webinar on Tuesday 24th November. Please register via our Eventbrite page.

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