https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw en-us 2023-04-24 11:19:11 UTC 2025-10-25 21:57:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565583102 Within every group, there will be a mix of reactions to the subject. In an example group of 15- 1 will not care about climate change at all, 2 will be a little worried and about 4 will be highly worried about climate change.]]> 2023-04-24 11:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565583102 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565585271 Students will learn what are green house gases and their effects, including being provided with explanations of the human contribution to climate change. This provides an opportunity to address any misconceptions the students may have on climate change and the effects including global warming and the impact it has on biodiversity. ]]> 2023-04-24 12:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565585271 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565586370 The Economist is connecting scientists with schools for online talks]]> 2023-04-24 12:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565586370 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565588049 Students will learn what climate change is and how this impacts biodiversity on a local and global scale. Students then will have to observe their school environment and analyse the local biodiversity, with the aim to design a project that will improve and enhance this. ]]> 2023-04-24 12:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565588049 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565589584 Students go about using resources provided by the school, electronic devices or resources from home to create presentation resources for their ideas to improve the school's biodiversity and sustainability.

Students should engage in their research and planning to identify methods to improve biodiversity.

Their project should be cost-effective and appealing to a school leader. Their project should be innovative but reasonable for a school context.

Engage with students throughout the time to make sure everyone participates, knows what their project is and has a designated role within their group.

(1-2 hours)]]> 2023-04-24 12:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565589584 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565595910 Get the class to create a mind map of ways that they can help the environment. Students should debate the pros and cons of the different ways they can tackle climate change. Then get each person to add to a class mind map. The teacher should photograph and give it out as a handout next lesson.

(20 mins)]]> 2023-04-24 12:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565595910 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565596438 Walk around the school ground with a key and identify plant life and animal life that can be seen within the school grounds. Further, students can use small quadrats to observe plant and animal life in small spaces.

(If available use tablets with the PlantNet app to identify plants)

(45 mins)


]]> 2023-04-24 12:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565596438 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565601936 2023-04-24 12:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565601936 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565608535 1) Understand what Climate Change is.
2) Describe the effects of Climate Change
3) Investigate different methods to combatting Climate Change]]> 2023-04-24 12:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565608535 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565687319 Useful introduction video on biodiversity as a concept]]> 2023-04-24 13:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565687319 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565691878 LA - Insect identification guide]]> 2023-04-24 13:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565691878 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565693712 Using the information learned in the nature walk and student projects, pick a way to improve the school grounds (vegetable patch, pond, sensory garden etc)- to be carried on beyond the scheme of work so that the students can make an impact on the school and see improvements over time. Can be paired with an eco-club or similar.]]> 2023-04-24 13:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565693712 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565694222 HPA - Insect identification guide

OPAL- Identification guide]]> 2023-04-24 13:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565694222 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565701492 A project that can be done across a year group. Aimed at Key Stage 3, to be tied in with the curriculum regarding issues of biodiversity, conservation and climate change. Applicable for any abilities, and any school types whether that is rural or inner city. 

We have designed this so that it can be used in an urban school with low additional resources, finance and limited access to green space i.e. a field that has a low biodiversity or a small grassy area at the side of a school. 

Due to the context chosen we assume little to no experience with wildlife and green spaces and little knowledge of biodiversity and the effects climate change has as to allow everyone an equal access to the learning ]]> 2023-04-24 13:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565701492 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565707209 Subject: Science (Biology)
Group: KS3 
Learning Objective: Introduce students to the idea of biodiversity and how they can improve the biodiversity of their school grounds by providing ideas on improving habitat variation to support wildlife
Idea: The aim of this activity day to allow students to consider the impacts plant life and student created structures have on biodiversity and what they can do as students to create an environment that is suitable for a wider array of plant and animal life]]> 2023-04-24 13:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565707209 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565712030 Provide examples of successful conservation projects/efforts both locally and globally to provide more information about ways to improve human activities. 
This will incorporates analysis of literature and give inspiration for their own conservation efforts. ]]> 2023-04-24 13:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565712030 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565716135 Draw upon student's prior knowledge and get them to talk about the topic (including good and bad points), prompted by images. Define for the students Biodiversity and Climate Change. (15 mins)]]> 2023-04-24 13:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565716135 anakin0921 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565717552 Eden Project - Sustainable project in the UK with plenty of school resources.

The Eden Project has example lessons as well as possibilities to have virtual workshops which could be used as a starting point for the series of lessons.]]> 2023-04-24 13:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565717552 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565718055 Start the second lesson off by recalling what was observed in the previous lesson. Students should then use case studies (perhaps on handouts or on slides) to think about how biodiverse their school grounds were, whether the biodiversity around the school is enough and what might encourage more biodiversity. Looking at the case studies to provide examples of what has been previously successful. (10-15 mins)]]> 2023-04-24 13:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565718055 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565719634 Introduce the project students will be undertaking, outline the task and what they have to create (provide an example produced by a teacher) and outline expectations of outcomes and areas to think about.

The school is looking to improve the biodiversity of the school grounds and needs the students' help to design the area. Put students into groups of 4-6 students (so ~5-7 groups).

Students will refer to the mind map created to show links between tasks and then allow students what they would like to add to the nature garden. They will be provided with the costs of all these improvements.

They will choose the plants and structures to fit a budget and calculate how much the materials will cost.

They will then create a project plan in a medium of choice (this could be a 3D model, a poster, a presentation or any appropriate method of presenting their ideas.

(30 mins, students may continue research while working on their project)]]> 2023-04-24 13:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565719634 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565720094 Students will be required to present their projects (regardless of format) as a group to their class. They will present their plans and ideas, but will be expected to scientifically justify their decision making. Each presentation would be approximately 5minutes long.

(50-60 mins) ]]> 2023-04-24 13:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565720094 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565730051 2023-04-24 13:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565730051 anakin0921 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565737394 Group 1 Science
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Using local zoos (which students may have visited with family or on a school trip) can be a good way to link what students are familiar with to sustainability and the environment.]]> 2023-04-24 13:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565749770 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565749962 1) Understand what biodiversity is
2) Understand biodiversity on a global and local scale
3) Describe and design methods to improve biodiversity]]> 2023-04-24 13:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565749962 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565752906 Students will learn about ecological sampling and the idea of using quadrats. This will help with the activity of observing plant and animal life. ]]> 2023-04-24 13:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565752906 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565756281 Video explaining Biodiversity, followed by AfL activity whereby students will answer questions based on the video on whiteboards or via cold calling (depending on school resources). ]]> 2023-04-24 14:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565756281 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565764975 Discussion and debate (improving oracy)

Effective questioning

Peer to peer dialogue

Experimental design and experimental safety

Peer to peer discussion

Modelling and instruction of project

Encouraging inquiry


]]> 2023-04-24 14:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565764975 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565773978 2023-04-24 14:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565773978 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565774533 Different features students can add to their garden ]]> 2023-04-24 14:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565774533 https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565822783 Outline of the project plan for each group]]> 2023-04-24 14:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/anakin0921/f32sdvgln2coy2tw/wish/2565822783