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Tag: SDG15

An Insect Investigation

23rd June 2022 Molly Wickett

‘Insects are a diverse and interesting animal group. Yet, they are often overlooked. Insect populations are declining across the world […]

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  • 01 - For the Common Good
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • EdinburghOER
  • Other Collections
  • Primary and Secondary

Local Biodiversity Outside Your Window

11th August 2021 Alysha Wilson
A photo of a stream running through lush green woodland trees.

This resource is five lessons, which each focus on a different activity; species identification, habitat, hibernation and mindfulness. These lessons […]

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  • 01 - For the Common Good
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • Early Level
  • EdinburghOER

Sustainable Global Food Systems

19th February 2021 Stephanie (Charlie) Farley
Fruit marketplace

These videos and podcasts from our Sustainable Global Food Systems MOOC and ‘Food Future Podcast’ are open licensed and downloadable […]

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  • 02 - Edinburgh at its best
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • EdinburghOER

Sustainability and Conservation

12th August 2019 Andrew Ferguson
Scottish Wildcats

Five workshops introduce learners to the concepts of sustainability and conservation. The topics of wildlife, nature art, habitat loss, scientific methods and waste and pollution are covered.

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  • 01 - For the Common Good
  • College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • EdinburghOER
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Primary and Secondary
  • Second Level

Plants: What they need to grow and why we need them

1st August 2019 Andrew Ferguson
Seedling image

Easy to carry out, practical lessons on plant growth and decomposition and using microorganisms.

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  • 01 - For the Common Good
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • EdinburghOER
  • Primary and Secondary
  • Second Level

Fertilisers in Food Production – The Baked Beans Project

31st July 2019 Andrew Ferguson
Baked beans in tomato sauce

The project involves growing baked beans ingredients and includes different recipes for having a baked bean “bake-off”.

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  • 01 - For the Common Good
  • College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • EdinburghOER
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Primary and Secondary
  • Second Level

To Bee or not to Bee

17th August 2018 Cecily Plascott

Three lessons on the contribution that bees make to our planet on the topics of pollination, bee diversity, and hexagons in the bee hive (STEM activity).Aimed at Level 1 and 2.

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  • 01 - For the Common Good
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • EdinburghOER
  • First Level
  • Multidisciplinary
  • Primary and Secondary
  • Second Level

Nothing Goes to Waste in Nature – GeoScience

10th August 2016 Stephanie (Charlie) Farley
Fungi found on a fallen brach

Three easy to carry out, practical lessons on plant growth and decomposition and outdoor activities to collect minibeasts. Aimed at Level 1 and 2.

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  • 01 - For the Common Good
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • First Level
  • Primary and Secondary
  • Second Level

Sow it, Grow it, Taste it – GeoScience

10th August 2016 Stephanie (Charlie) Farley
Photograph of fruit and vegetables wedding banquet

A project in growing and tasting vegetables. Encourages young learners to grow plants from seed, fruit and vegetable scraps and develop science skills. SCQF Level 0.

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  • 01 - For the Common Good
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • Early Level
  • EdinburghOER
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Primary and Secondary

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