An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Chris Flook
An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Kaitlin Noyes
An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Tim Noyes
An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Dr Alexandra Amat
An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Dr Robbie Smith
An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Winston Godwin
An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Q&A with Jamie
A coral question and answer lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wo...
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Coral Q&A with Jamie
A coral question and answer lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wo...
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Incredible edible polyp
This activity is a fun way of learning about the basic anatomy of the coral polyp, the tiny animal that creates the reef. Join Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop, as he hosts this interactive live session which yo...
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Coral restoration with Dr Kristen Marhaver
Your chance to ask Dr Kristen Marhaver about her work and life as a marine biologist working to protect and restore coral reefs. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Jamie and Ellie
Jamie and Ellie are ready to answer questions from young people all around the world.
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Coral reproduction with Dr Kristen Marhaver
Your chance to ask Dr Kristen Marhaver about her work and life as a marine biologist working to protect and restore coral reefs. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Ellie, Kevin and Rebecca
In this broadcast live from Curacao, Ellie speaks to researchers Kevin and Rebecca from the University of Alabama, about their obsession with sand, and the incredible world of tiny creatures (called '...
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Coral food chain mobile
This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
There were technical issues with this live broadcast. These sometimes ...
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Coral ecosystems with Dr Mark Vermeij
Your chance to ask Dr Mark Vermeij about his research into the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of marine organisms. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Cor Hameete
Ever wondered whether you can sleep underwater? Jamie and Cor Hameete from the CARMABI Education department are ready to answer questions like these and more from students all over the world.
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Coral food chain mobile
This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
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Coral ecology with Dr Mark Vermeij
Your chance to ask Dr Mark Vermeij about his research into the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of marine organisms. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Ellie and Lucas
Ever wondered whether you can sleep underwater? Jamie and Lucas are ready to answer questions like these and more from students all over the world.
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Coral and climate with Dr Rene van der Zande
Your chance to ask Dr Rene van der Zande about his work which focuses on the earliest life stages of corals. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Mischa Streekstra
Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Mischa and Jamie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Coral in a high CO2 world
This session illustrates how the increase in carbon dioxide in the ocean is lowering pH levels, thus impacting marine life. The first activity Ocean acidification in a cup shows how water becomes more...
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Coral and CO2 with Dr Rene van der Zande
Your chance to ask Dr Rene van der Zande about his work which focuses on the earliest life stages of corals. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Dr Jasper de Goeij
Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Jamie and Jasper anything in this live Q&A session.
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Going deeper
In the first part of this session Jamie demonstrates the relationship between pressure and depth with a simple activity called Under pressure. The second part of the session helps students investigate...
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Deep coral with Dr Pim Bongaerts
Your chance to ask Dr Pim Bongaerts about his research which focuses on the molecular ecology of coral reefs, using genome sequencing methods to study adaptation and connectivity in coral populations....
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Sponge special with Dr Jasper de Goeij
Ask Jamie and Jasper about their most thrilling underwater experiences live! The team will be joined by the sponge research group with an underwater demonstration.
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Going deeper
In the first part of this session Jamie demonstrates the relationship between pressure and depth with a simple activity called Under pressure. The second part of the session helps students investigate...
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Twilight zone with Dr Pim Bongaerts
Your chance to ask Dr Pim Bongaerts about his research which focuses on the molecular ecology of coral reefs, using genome sequencing methods to study adaptation and connectivity in coral populations....
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Sponge special with Dr Jasper de Goeij
Ask Jamie and Jasper about their most thrilling underwater experiences live! The team will be joined by the sponge research group with an underwater demonstration.
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Streamlined sharks
This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
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Adaptation on the reef with Kelly Latijnhouwers
Your chance to ask Kelly Latijnhouwers about her work as a coral reef ecologist and research scientist. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Daisy Flores
What is the most useful tool used while doing research underwater? Jamie and Daisy attempt to answer more questions than ever before!
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Streamlined sharks
This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
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Coral evolution with Kelly Latijnhouwers
Your chance to ask Kelly Latijnhouwers about her work as a coral reef ecologist and research scientist. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Iris Van Dijk
What is the most useful tool used while doing research underwater? Jamie and Iris attempt to answer more questions than ever before!
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Submarine Q&A with Oliver Steeds
What is it like to go underwater in a submarine? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indi...
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Submarine engineer
In this activity you will learn about the principles of buoyancy and especially neutral buoyancy. Divers, submersibles and submarines alter the air levels in their buoyancy systems to change their den...
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Submarine Q&A with Paris Stefanoudis
Why are the submarines yellow? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
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Submarine engineer
In this activity you will learn about the principles of buoyancy and especially neutral buoyancy. Divers, submersibles and submarines alter the air levels in their buoyancy systems to change their den...
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Submarine Q&A with Denise Swanborn
What is the difference between a submarine and a submersible? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vesse...
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ROV Scientist
In this activity you will learn about how scientists use Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to collect samples from the seafloor. A ROV scientist will use ‘remote controls’ to direct the ROV from the s...
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Submarine Q&A with Rowana Walton
How deep have you been in a submarine? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
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ROV Scientist
In this activity you will learn about how scientists use Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to collect samples from the seafloor. A ROV scientist will use ‘remote controls’ to direct the ROV from the s...
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Submarine Q&A with Robert Carmichael
How hard is it to pilot a submersible? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
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Submarine shape
In this activity students use different shapes of modelling clay to find a shape that will take exactly seven seconds to fall through a cylinder of water. Students will learn about water resistance an...
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Submarine Q&A with Dr Lucy Woodall
How can submersibles help in ocean conservation? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indi...
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Submarine shape
In this activity students use different shapes of modelling clay to find a shape that will take exactly seven seconds to fall through a cylinder of water. Students will learn about water resistance an...
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Submarine Q&A with Sheena Talma
Why are submarines always yellow? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
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Submarine buoyancy
This activity sees students use modelling clay, coins or other masses to make a ping pong ball neutrally buoyant. Student will learn that neutral buoyancy is achieved when the ball is maintaining a co...
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Submarine Q&A with Paris Stefanoudis
What is the biggest danger when exploring the deep sea? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in t...
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Submarine buoyancy
This activity sees students use modelling clay, coins or other masses to make a ping pong ball neutrally buoyant. Student will learn that neutral buoyancy is achieved when the ball is maintaining a co...
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Submarine Q&A with Clara Belmont and Jennifer Appoo
What is the fastest a submarine can go? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
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Submarine pressure
In this activity you will learn about the challenge’s submersibles face when trying to explore the deep-sea. Submariners face the effects of pressure with increasing depth, so therefore the design of ...
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Submarine Q&A with Dr Jerome Harlay
How could I be a submarine explorer? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
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Submarine pressure
In this activity you will learn about the challenge’s submersibles face when trying to explore the deep-sea. Submariners face the effects of pressure with increasing depth, so therefore the design of ...
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Arctic food web
This food web activity introduces young people to a range of organisms that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify and group organisms to build ...
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Arctic science with Clara Nielson
This session is your chance to ask Clara Nielson about her PhD in marine biology and her research on how pollution is changing the ocean. Submit your students’ questions in advance to increase their c...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie
Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Arctic food web
This food web activity introduces young people to a range of organisms that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify and group organisms to build ...
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Arctic science with Clara Nielson
This session is your chance to ask Clara Nielson about her PhD in marine biology and her research on how pollution is changing the ocean. Submit your students’ questions in advance to increase their c...
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Keeping warm
This activity is a fun way of learning about how explorers survive the extreme conditions in the Arctic. Students will investigate different materials and compare how they perform as insulators. Stude...
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Polar life with Nick Cox
This session is your chance to ask Nick Cox, UK Arctic Research Station Manager about his experience working with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for over 40 years and his work supporting polar res...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie
What is the coldest temperature you have experienced? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Keeping warm
This activity is a fun way of learning about how explorers survive the extreme conditions in the Arctic. Students will investigate different materials and compare how they perform as insulators. Stude...
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Polar life with Nick Cox
This session is your chance to ask Nick Cox, UK Arctic Research Station Manager about his experience working with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for over 40 years and his work supporting polar res...
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Ocean acidification
This fun investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process called ocea...
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High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green
This session is your chance to ask Hannah Green about her PhD in ocean acidification and her research on what the impacts of high CO2 concentrations levels in the ocean will have on the Arctic.Submit ...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie
How long does it take to get from the base to the sample site? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Ocean acidification
This fun investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process called ocea...
Free
High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green
This session is your chance to ask Hannah Green about her PhD in ocean acidification and her research on what the impacts of high CO2 concentrations levels in the ocean will have on the Arctic.Submit ...
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Sampling for microplastics
This investigation is a great way of learning about how extensive the issue of microplastics is. Scientists have already identified microplastics in the Arctic, but how much is there? Students will co...
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Ocean plastics with Dr Ceri Lewis
This session is your chance to ask Dr Ceri Lewis, a Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, about her research into microplastics in the Arctic and beyond. Submit your students’...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie
What do you think the Arctic will look like in the future? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
There were technical issues with this live broadcast. These sometimes...
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Sampling for microplastics
This investigation is a great way of learning about how extensive the issue of microplastics is. Scientists have already identified microplastics in the Arctic, but how much is there? Students will co...
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Ocean plastics with Dr Ceri Lewis
This session is your chance to ask Dr Ceri Lewis, a Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, about her research into microplastics in the Arctic and beyond. Submit your students’...
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Sea level rise
This activity is a great way of learning about sea level rise. This is a good way to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise.
This inves...
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Adventure science with Ellie Mackay
This session is your chance to ask Ellie Mackay about her extensive experience as a science communicator, extreme environment filmmaker and field producer.
Submit your students’ questions in advance ...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie
Have you seen any polar bears or other animals? How close did they get? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Sea level rise
This activity is a great way of learning about sea level rise, and is a good way to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise.
This investi...
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Adventure science with Ellie Mackay
This session is your chance to ask Ellie Mackay about her extensive experience as a science communicator, extreme environment filmmaker and field producer.
Submit your students’ questions in advance t...
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Incredible edible polyp
This activity is a fun way of learning about the basic anatomy of the coral polyp, the tiny animal that creates the reef. Join Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop, as he hosts this interactive live session which yo...
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Coral restoration with Dr Valerie Chamberland
Your chance to ask Dr Valerie Chamberland about her work and life as a marine biologist working to protect and restore coral reefs. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Lucas Tichy
Join Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop and Lucas Tichy for this Coral Q&A session. Ever wondered whether you can sleep underwater? Students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers ...
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Incredible edible polyp
This activity is a fun way of learning about the basic anatomy of the coral polyp, the tiny animal that creates the reef. Join Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop, as he hosts this interactive live session which yo...
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Coral restoration with Dr Valerie Chamberland
Your chance to ask Dr Valerie Chamberland about her work and life as a marine biologist working to protect and restore coral reefs. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
Free
Coral food chain mobile
This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
Free
Coral ecosystems with Dr Mark Vermeij
Your chance to ask Dr Mark Vermeij about his research into the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of marine organisms. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
Free
Sponge special with Jasper and Ben
Ever wondered whether you can sleep underwater? In this live Q&A session students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers and scientists currently working and collectin...
Free
Coral food chain mobile
This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
Free
Coral ecosystems with Dr Mark Vermeij
Your chance to ask Dr Mark Vermeij about his research into the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of marine organisms. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
Free
Reefs under threat
This session illustrates how the increase in carbon dioxide in the ocean is lowering pH levels, thus impacting marine life. The first activity Ocean acidification in a cup shows how water becomes more...
Free
Corals and sponges with Niklas A. Kornder
Your chance to ask Niklas A. Kornder, PhD Candidate at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) about his work which focuses on how coral and sponges work together, alongside a peak at cutting edge coral ree...
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Coral Q&A with Sara Campana and Meggie Hudspith
Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? In this live Q&A session students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers and scientists currently workin...
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Reefs under threat
This session illustrates how the increase in carbon dioxide in the ocean is lowering pH levels, thus impacting marine life. The first activity Ocean acidification in a cup shows how water becomes more...
Free
Corals and sponges with Niklas A. Kornder
Your chance to ask Niklas A. Kornder, PhD Candidate at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) about his work which focuses on how coral and sponges work together, alongside a peak at cutting edge coral ree...
Free
Going deeper
In the first part of this session Jamie demonstrates the relationship between pressure and depth with a simple activity called Under pressure. The second part of the session helps students investigate...
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Corals in the deep with Dr Pim Bongaerts
Your chance to ask Dr Pim Bongaerts about his research which focuses on the molecular ecology of coral reefs, using genome sequencing methods to study adaptation and connectivity in coral populations....
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Coral Q&A with Dr Ben Mueller
Want to know what has been the scariest experience the scientists have had? In this live Q&A session students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers and scientists cur...
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Going deeper
In the first part of this session Jamie demonstrates the relationship between pressure and depth with a simple activity called Under pressure. The second part of the session helps students investigate...
Free
Corals in the deep with Dr Pim Bongaerts
Your chance to ask Dr Pim Bongaerts about his research which focuses on the molecular ecology of coral reefs, using genome sequencing methods to study adaptation and connectivity in coral populations....
Free
Streamlined sharks
This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
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Adaptation on the reef with Dr Kristen Marhaver
Your chance to ask Dr Kristen Marhaver about her work increasing coral reproduction on the reef. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
Free
Coral Q&A with Dr. Rene van der Zande
What is the most useful tool used while doing research underwater? In this live Q&A session students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers and scientists currently wo...
Free
Streamlined sharks
This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
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Adaptation on the reef with Dr Kristen Marhaver
Your chance to ask Dr Kristen Marhaver about her work increasing coral reproduction on the reef. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
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Incredible Invertebrates
This live lesson is an immersive dive on a pristine coral reef, where students will learn about numerous invertebrate species. The CCMI team will guide students through an interactive identification l...
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Diving into Iguana life
This live lesson is not an underwater dive, but a “dive” into the intriguing world of the Sister Islands Rock Iguanas (SIRIs) also known to scientists as Cyclura nubila caymanensis. Students will be e...
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Diving off the wall
Due to the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Wave Actions and Reactions lesson has been replaced with this broadcast, and as such questions cannot be answered during the dive.
An...
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Submarine Explorer
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Submarine Explorer
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Mountains under the Sea
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Mountains under the Sea
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Exploring the Deep
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Exploring the Deep
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
Free
Submarine STEM
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
Free
Submarine STEM
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Submarine Conservation
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
Free
Submarine Conservation
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
Free
What is chaos and why can’t we predict the weather? with Miguel Beneitez
In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Miguel Beneitez and learn about chaos and its role in global weather patterns.
What is chaos and what is order? In this Live Lesson for secondary or high school...
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Secret Songs of the Sea with Tim Gordon
In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Tim Gordon and learn all about the amazing sounds of the sea.
Do clownfish have ears? Can cod talk to each other? What does it sound like when a fish farts unde...
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What do penguins and coral reefs have in common? With Marji Puotinen
In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Marji Puotinen and discover some of the ocean’s most amazing creatures. What could be more different than Coral reefs and penguins? It seems they might have mor...
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Why Water is Weird with Philip Ball
In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Philip Ball and begin to understand water, something we thought we already knew. This lesson will focus on chemistry, physics and biology: from chemical bonding...
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What is Ocean Acidification? with Helen Findlay
In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Helen Findlay and learn about ocean acidification, and how it can threaten ocean health.
We hear a lot about greenhouse gases, climate change, and melting glaci...
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What is a coral polyp?
We start this Science Club Live with looking at the coral animal itself. It’s amazing to think that this underwater world is made by an animal measuring from just a few millimetres across. The core of...
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How does coral get its energy?
When Charles Darwin saw the Great Barrier Reef during his voyage on the HMS Beagle in the 1830s he was confused. How could there be so much life in such clear water?
The beautiful clear water that we...
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What different shapes are corals?
The reef is full of different shapes and sizes of coral. Some are look like branching trees, others like brains plopped on the bottom of the sea. If you went diving off American Samoa, you might even ...
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How can we explore underwater?
The underwater world was opened up by pioneers like Jacques Cousteau with the development of the aqualung. This allowed scientists and explorers to spend longer underwater and discover more about the ...
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How is life connected on the reef?
The first four live lessons have focused on the coral animal and reef habitat. Now, we look at all kinds of different living things and think about how they are connected. Students and families will m...
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How are reef animals adapted?
There is such diversity of life on the reef and each living thing has found a way to survive and perhaps thrive in these underwater cities. This live lesson looks at the different adaptations found on...
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How are coral reefs threatened?
Having explored the coral reef and its life, this last session looks at how coral reefs around the world are being threatened by human activity, including increased carbon emissions. The main activiti...
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KS2 | Soil Exploration
This soil exploration live lesson introduces young people to the incredible world of rocks and soil often hidden beneath their feet. By getting hands-on, pupils will learn more about the how soil is f...
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KS3 | Weather and Climate
This live lesson will explore the difference between weather and climate and give pupils the knowledge and skills to keep track of what’s going on in the atmosphere around you by establishing their ow...
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KS4 | How does quality of life vary in an urban area?
Broadcast from an urban environment, this live lesson will enable students to take part in a fieldwork investigation into how quality of life varies within an urban centre. Encouraged to be decision-m...
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Confronting extinction
Learn about the illegal wildlife trade and the different solutions being used to mitigate crimes against our planet in an effort to save biodiversity. The first live lesson for Earth Day welcomes a pa...
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Impacts of illegal wildlife markets
Learn about the impacts of poaching and wildlife markets, from their link to zoonotic disease (including COVID-19) to the consequences of the trade on rangers protecting wildlife. In this second live ...
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KS5 | Rocky Shore Ecology
This live lesson from the rocky shore will explore species diversity on the UK’s coastline. Students will be encouraged to draw upon and apply their GCSE Science knowledge, to A level Biology content,...
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KS2 | Creative Exploration
This creative exploration live lesson encourages young people to explore their garden or green space in ways they might never have thought of before. Through live exploration, arts and expression pupi...
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KS3 | Relationships in an Ecosystem
This live lesson encourages young people to explore the complex relationships between plants, animals and their environment as together we delve beneath the surface of a pond, marvel at the amazing ad...
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KS5 | Investigating Place
This live lesson broadcast from a unique place will enable students to complete a place-based, qualitative investigation into how a local area is perceived and experienced by different people. Student...
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KS4 | Impact of Coastal Management
Broadcast from a coastal environment, this live lesson will enable students to take part in a fieldwork investigation into the impact of coastal management. Encouraged to be decision-makers, students ...
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KS2 | Habitat Exploration
This habitat exploration live lesson introduces young people to the microhabitats present in their own garden. Through exploration pupils will learn more about the invertebrate species found there, an...
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KS5 | Hydrology and Flooding
This live lesson broadcast will help students to explore the link between drainage basin characteristics, hydrology and flooding. Students will be encouraged to draw upon their GCSE rivers knowledge a...
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Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic food chain
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic Q&A with Ellie and Clara
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic food chain
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How to survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How to survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Keeping warm in the Arctic
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Keeping warm in the Arctic
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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What happens if the Arctic melts?
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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What happens if the Arctic melts?
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How does CO2 affect the ocean?
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Parlez avec un scientifique arctique
En raison de l’éclosion du COVID-19 (Coronavirus), les cours en direct d’AXA Arctic Live 2020 seront dispensés en tant qu’événement virtuel, avec des conférenciers se joignant d’où ils se trouvent, pl...
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How does CO2 affect the ocean?
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Science of a changing Arctic
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Science of a changing Arctic
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How to sample for plastics
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Gespräch mit einem Arktis-Wissenschaftler
Aufgrund des Ausbruchs von COVID-19 (Coronavirus) werden AXA Arctic Live 2020 Live-Kurse als virtuelles Ereignis angeboten, bei dem die Referenten, statt von der Arktischen Forschungsstation aus, von ...
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Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Building a fieldwork toolkit for new geography teachers
Broadcast live from the outdoors this live lesson will help beginning teachers (NQTs, RQTs, PGCE students and School Direct placements) to develop the skills needed for designing and delivering geogra...
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Building a fieldwork toolkit for new science teachers
Broadcast live from the outdoors this live lesson will help beginning teachers (NQTs, RQTs, PGCE students and School Direct placements) to develop the skills needed for designing and delivering scient...
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All about the Arctic Ocean
The live lesson will focus on building an understanding of the Arctic Ocean and the science behind how it is changing.
Remember that questions and shout outs can be submitted in advance for booked le...
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What is coral?
This opening lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral p...
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What is coral?
This opening lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral p...
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Rencontrez une scientifique expert en coraux
Cette leçon en direct permet aux élèves d’interagir avec un scientifique marin dans le cadre du programme « AXA Coral Live ». La leçon fera découvrir aux élèves les merveilles de l’écosystème corallie...
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Life cycles and baby coral
Students will meet Dr Kristen Marhaver, a marine biologist at the CARMABI research station, and an expert on coral reproduction. Kristen will introduce students to the different stages of the coral li...
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Life cycles and baby coral
Students will meet Dr Kristen Marhaver, a marine biologist at the CARMABI research station, and an expert on coral reproduction. Kristen will introduce students to the different stages of the coral li...
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Treffe einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler
Diese Live-Lektion von AXA Coral Live 2020 bietet die Gelegenheit, einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler kennenzulernen und ihn zu seiner Forschung und anderen Themen zu befragen. Schüler werden in die Wu...
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Adaptation in the ocean
This exciting activity explores how sharks are adapted to be the ultimate marine predators. The investigation examines the relationship between shape and water resistance. This lesson will be broadcas...
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Rencontrez un scientifique expert en coraux
Cette leçon en direct permet aux élèves d’interagir avec un scientifique marin dans le cadre du programme « AXA Coral Live ». La leçon fera découvrir aux élèves les merveilles de l’écosystème corallie...
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Food chains in the ocean
In this live lesson, students will explore a range of living things on the coral reef and how they are connected through feeding relationships.
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Food webs in the ocean
In this live lesson, students will explore a range of living things on the coral reef and how they are connected through feeding relationships.
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Human impact on coral
In this live lesson, students will learn about how human behaviour affects the coral ecosystem, and conduct two short investigations into how increased carbon dioxide levels are harming reefs. Jamie w...
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Human impact on coral
In this live lesson, students will speak with coral scientist Rene van der Zande about how human behaviour affects the coral ecosystem.
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Treffe einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler
Diese Live-Lektion von AXA Coral Live 2020 bietet die Gelegenheit, einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler kennenzulernen und ihn zu seiner Forschung und anderen Themen zu befragen. Schüler werden in die Wu...
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Meet a coral scientist
This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
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Meet a coral scientist
This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
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Treffe einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler
Diese Live-Lektion von AXA Coral Live 2020 bietet die Gelegenheit, einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler kennenzulernen und ihn zu seiner Forschung und anderen Themen zu befragen. Schüler werden in die Wu...
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Introduction to the coral ecosystem
This lesson provides an introduction to the coral ecosystem for GCSE (ages 14-16) students. Older students may also find this lesson useful if they are unable to make the later live lesson. The live l...
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Introduction to the coral ecosystem
This lesson provides an introduction to the coral ecosystem for A-Level (ages 16-18) students. Younger students may also find this lesson useful if they are unable to make the earlier live lesson. The...
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Rencontrez un scientifique expert en coraux
Cette leçon en direct permet aux élèves d’interagir avec un scientifique marin dans le cadre du programme « AXA Coral Live ». La leçon fera découvrir aux élèves les merveilles de l’écosystème corallie...
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Human activity and the coral ecosystem
This lesson examines the relationship between humans and the coral reef using the island of Curacao in the southern Caribbean as a case study. This lesson is aimed at GCSE (ages 14-16) students, with ...
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Human activity and the coral ecosystem
This lesson examines the relationship between humans and the coral reef using the island of Curacao in the southern Caribbean as a case study. This lesson is aimed at A-level (ages 16-18) students, wi...
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The future of coral ecosystems
This lesson considers the future of coral ecosystems and reflects on the different steps being taken to mitigate human impact on the reef as well as the work to conserve and restore reefs. This lesson...
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The future of coral ecosystems
This lesson considers the future of coral ecosystems and reflects on the different steps being taken to mitigate human impact on the reef as well as the work to conserve and restore reefs. This lesson...
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Enchanted Seas | Aquarium Visit
Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Sand, sea and science | Aquarium Visit
Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Beneath the Waves | Aquarium Visit
Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Lambing Live
Guidance: this video contains footage of live animal birth and may not be suitable for all classes
In this live lesson, we join sheep farmer, Sioned on a quad bike tour of her farm to help us consider...
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Future farming robots
Join Senior lecturer Paula and engineering researcher Megan from Harper Adams University. Journey with them to the farm of the future.
Your pupils are invited into their robotics lab to look at how ro...
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Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Join us to try to find the answer to the age-old question 'Which came first, the chicken or the egg?' In this live lesson, we will join Deb to find out where eggs come from, how they develop into chic...
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Vet School
Theeb the farm vet is checking that Farmer Michael’s cows are happy and healthy but he needs some help.
Your pupils are invited to become trainee vets for the day and assist Theeb whilst learning all ...
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Arctic food web
This food web live lesson introduces young people to the interdependence of living things in the Arctic. Students will review key terms in describing feeding relationships between living things, befor...
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Arctic food chains
This food chains activity introduces young people to a range of living things that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify, and group organisms t...
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Arctic food web
This food web live lesson introduces young people to the interdependence of living things in the Arctic. Students will review key terms in describing feeding relationships between living things, befor...
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Rock pool ramble and fish feed
Ever wondered what curious creatures are lurking just under our feet at the water’s edge? Come explore an indoor rock pool at our beautiful aquarium where you can interact live with our biologist Esth...
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The story of the Sea Monkey Project
In this live lesson, 16 year-old Sydney ‘Syd’ Steenland will describe her journey to becoming an environmental activist, and co-founding the Sea Monkey Project. Learn about Syd’s adventures at sea and...
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Ocean plastics in the Arctic
This Ocean Plastics in the Arctic live lesson introduces students to the issue of marine plastic pollution and how plastics in the UK could reach the Arctic and affect life in the frozen ocean. This l...
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Ocean plastics in the Arctic
This Ocean Plastics in the Arctic live lesson introduces students to the issue of marine plastic pollution and how plastics in the UK could reach the Arctic and affect life in the frozen ocean. This l...
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Desentrañando los misterios del mercurio en el Oceano
Esta lección en vivo es una oportunidad para que le preguntes a Natalia Torres-Rodríguez sobre su investigación y trabajo sobre el océano. Envíe las preguntas de sus estudiantes con anticipación para ...
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Why we need Sharks to protect the Ocean
In this lesson you will learn all about why we need sharks to protect the biodiversity of the ocean. The lesson will also cover what role sharks play in the environment, some amazing facts about shark...
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Human activity in the Arctic
This live lesson focuses on human activity in the Arctic and is suited for students studying Geography GCSE. Henry Burgess, head of the UK’s Arctic Office, will give students an introduction to the re...
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Human activity in the Arctic
This live lesson focuses on human activity in the Arctic and is suited for students studying Geography A-level. Henry Burgess, head of the UK’s Arctic Office, will give students an introduction to the...
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How to survive in the Arctic
This live lesson explores what it is like to live above the Arctic Circle. Arctic research station leader Nick Cox will answer questions about his work at the UK's Arctic Research Station. Nick Cox ha...
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How to survive in the Arctic
This live lesson explores what it is like to live above the Arctic Circle. Arctic research station leader Nick Cox will answer questions about his work at the UK's Arctic Research Station. Nick Cox ha...
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Exploring the Arctic
We welcome younger children to our first Arctic Live lesson for EYFS. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the Arctic. The host for the lesson is Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop who has visited the Arct...
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Exploring the Arctic
We welcome younger students at primary school to our first Arctic Live lesson for key stage 1 classes. This lesson is a perfect introduction to the Arctic. The host for the lesson is Jamie Buchanan-Du...
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Exploring the Arctic
During this live lesson, students will learn about the Arctic, with a special focus on sea ice. The lesson will be hosted by Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop who was part of an expedition team that spent weeks l...
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Exploring the Arctic
This lesson is a perfect introduction to the Arctic. It is hosted by Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop who has visited the Arctic seven times (and Antarctica once). He will share some highlights of work and life ...
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Sea level rise
This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise.
The investigation...
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Sea level rise
This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise.
The investigation...
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Conoce a un científico polar
Esta lección en directo es una oportunidad para que pregunten al doctor Marc Oliva sobre su investigación y trabajo en el Ártico y en otras regions frías. Envíen las preguntas de sus estudiantes con a...
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Explorer les mystères du mercure dans l'océan
Cette leçon en direct est l'occasion pour vous d'interroger Marie-Maëlle Desgranges sur ses recherches et son travail sur l'océan. Soumettez les questions de vos élèves à l'avance pour avoir une chanc...
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How is the Arctic Ocean changing?
This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
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How is the Arctic Ocean changing?
This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
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How is the Arctic Ocean changing?
This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
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Harvest Rainbow Adventure
To celebrate the harvest this year, your learners are invited on a quest to collect a host of ingredients, learn all about them and the people responsible for growing them and then make their own harv...
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Harvest Pizza Quest
Guidance: this video contains footage of live animal birth and may not be suitable for all classes
To celebrate the harvest this year, your learners are invited on a quest to collect a host of ingredi...
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Exploring biodiversity using fieldwork skills Pt. 1
Can farming be beneficial to the environment? The Field Studies Council and NFU Education have teamed up to bring you this collection of live lessons that will explore the relationship between agricul...
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Farming versus flooding
Join NFU Education to learn about how extreme weather caused by climate change affects British farmers. This session will have a focus on flooding, an issue which has the potential to cause huge disru...
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Exploring biodiversity using fieldwork skills Pt. 2
Can farming be beneficial to the environment? The Field Studies Council and NFU Education have teamed up to bring you this collection of live lessons that will explore the relationship between agricul...
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The carbon cycle
Join NFU Education and the Association for Science Education to learn about the carbon cycle, what farmers are doing to reduce carbon emissions and how your students, as consumers of 2030, can help to...
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What is coral?
This opening lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral p...
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What is coral?
This lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral polyp and...
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What is coral?
This lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral polyp and...
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Life cycles and baby coral
Students will meet Dr Kristen Marhaver, a marine biologist at the CARMABI research station, and an expert on coral reproduction. Kristen will introduce students to the different stages of the coral li...
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Life cycles and baby coral
Students will meet Dr Kristen Marhaver, a marine biologist at the CARMABI research station, and an expert on coral reproduction. Kristen will introduce students to the different stages of the coral li...
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Conoce a una bióloga marina
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Esta lección en vivo es una oportunidad para pregunten a Alejandra Hernandez-Agreda, Investigador posdoctorante, Academia de Ciencias de California sobre su investigación y trabajo. Envíe ...
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Meet a coral scientist
This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
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Meet a coral scientist
This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
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Meet a coral scientist
This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
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Food webs in the ocean
In this live lesson, students will explore a range of living things on the coral reef and how they are connected through feeding relationships.
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Introduction to the coral ecosystem
This lesson provides an introduction to the coral ecosystem for GCSE (ages 14-16) and A-Level (ages 16-18) students. The live lesson will cover the distribution, characteristics and functioning of tro...
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Food chains in the ocean
In this live lesson, students will explore a range of living things on the coral reef and how they are connected through feeding relationships.
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Conoce a una bióloga marina
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Esta lección en vivo es una oportunidad para pregunten a Alejandra Hernandez-Agreda, Investigador posdoctorante, Academia de Ciencias de California sobre su investigación y trabajo. Envíe ...
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Caring for coral
During this live lesson, students will look at two different areas of reef, a healthy area and one that has been degraded by healthy activity. After a discussion about how these two different areas ma...
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Caring for coral
During this live lesson, students will look at two different areas of reef, a healthy area and one that has been degraded by healthy activity. After a discussion about how these two different areas ma...
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Human impact on coral
In this live lesson, students will speak with a coral scientist about how human behaviour affects the coral ecosystem, and conduct two short investigations into how increased carbon dioxide levels are...
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Coral adventure
We welcome younger children to our first Coral Live lesson for EYFS. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the coral reef. The host for the lesson is Jamie who has visited the reefs of the Cari...
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Human activity and the coral ecosystem
This lesson examines the relationship between humans and the coral reef using the island of Curacao in the southern Caribbean as a case study. This lesson is aimed at GCSE (ages 14-16) and A-Level (ag...
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Coral adventure
We welcome younger children to our first Coral Live lesson for early primary students. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the coral reef. The host for the lesson is Jamie who has visited the...
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Helping coral reefs
How are California Academy scientists and communities around the world joining forces to help coral ecosystems thrive? With videos, photos and games, students will explore these beautiful ecosystems. ...
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Helping coral reefs
How are California Academy scientists and communities around the world joining forces to help coral ecosystems thrive? With videos, photos and games, students will explore these beautiful ecosystems. ...
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The future of coral ecosystems
This lesson considers the future of coral ecosystems and reflects on the different steps being taken to mitigate human impact on the reef as well as the work to conserve and restore reefs. This lesson...
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Beneath the waves | Aquarium Visit
Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Enchanted Seas | Aquarium Visit
Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Sand, sea and science | Aquarium Visit
Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Life cycles live
In this live lesson, we will be investigating life cycles. Join us to find out where lambs and calves come from and the different stages they go through during their lives.
We’ll be taking you to mee...
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Fantastic minibeasts and where to find them
In this live lesson, we will be learning all about minibeasts, their habitats and the important jobs they do for British farming.
Sally-Anne, our insect expert, will be introducing us to four differe...
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Climate Change Superheroes
In this live lesson, we will be developing our working scientifically skills while learning about climate change. We will meet a British farmer tackling climate change and find out what we can do to m...
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Explore the Arctic
We welcome younger children to our first live lesson broadcast from the Arctic for early years. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the Polar Regions. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, w...
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Explore the Arctic
This is an introductory lesson to the Arctic. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, who will be on his eighth trip to the Arctic. Jamie will share some of the equipment needed to explore this harsh e...
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Explore the Arctic
This is an introductory lesson to the Arctic. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, who will be on his eighth trip to the Arctic. Jamie will share some of the equipment needed to explore this harsh e...
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Explore the Arctic
We welcome younger children to our first live lesson broadcast from the Arctic for lower primary classes. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the Polar Regions. The host for the live lesson i...
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Live investigation: an 'acid' Arctic
This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
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Live investigation: an 'acid' Arctic
This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
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Explore the Arctic
This is an introductory lesson to the Arctic. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, who will be on his eighth trip to the Arctic. Jamie will share some of the equipment needed to explore this harsh e...
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Live investigation: sea level rise
This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and the consequences of a warming Arctic. It will help to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the A...
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Live investigation: sea level rise
This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and the consequences of a warming Arctic. It will help to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the A...
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Caring for the Arctic
Svalbard is the fastest warming place on the planet. In this live lesson, students will learn how the environment surrounding the UK Arctic Research Station has changed over the past decades. After a ...
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Join an Arctic Adventure
In this unique Flipgrid Live Event, learners worldwide will travel to the frozen north to meet the team at an Arctic Research Station on Svalbard. Svalbard is a stunningly beautiful Arctic Island, and...
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Arctic Open Q&A
This is a unique opportunity to ask your questions about the Arctic to Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey, and Nick Cox, Arctic Station Manager for the British Antar...
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Meet an Arctic scientist
This live lesson explores the work of an Arctic scientist, what a day in the life of a polar researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring this ...
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Meet an Arctic scientist
This live lesson explores the work of an Arctic scientist, what a day in the life of a polar researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring this ...
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Meet an Arctic scientist
This live lesson explores the work of an Arctic scientist, what a day in the life of a polar researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring this ...
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Arctic ask-me-anything
This live lesson is a chance for exam grade students to ask any questions they want about life and science in the Arctic. Classes may wish to reference previous live lessons as background and to help ...
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Arctic ask-me-anything
This live lesson is a chance for younger students to ask any questions they want about life and science in the Arctic. This is truly an ask-me-anything session, so we are as happy to talk about going ...
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Rock pooling live
The National Marine Aquarium Learning Team will be streaming live from Mount Batten beach to celebrate World Ocean Day for Schools! We will be investigating our local rock pools to see what critters l...
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Protecting the big blue
The Blue Marine Foundation team will take classes on a journey to discover the importance of the ocean and how it can be protected. The lesson will examine how protecting the ocean is different to pro...
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Your Amazing Brain Live Experiment
This live lesson is your chance to see a brain experiment run live by scientists at the University of Oxford. Over the past three months, students in the Banbury area have been developing their own ex...
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How do submarines work?
For this first lesson of Submarine Live 2022, we will learn how the submersibles used by Nekton Mission work. The submersibles used by the team can take scientists 1,000 metres down into the depths of...
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Deep sea adventure
For this second lesson of Submarine Live 2022, we go on an adventure with one of the mission scientists to discover some of the life that lives in the ocean depths around the Maldives.
With 40 differe...
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Caring for the ocean
For this final lesson of Submarine Live 2022, we look at different areas of the ocean around the Maldives to see how human activity is affecting their health.
We will take time to compare and contrast...
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Why don’t tall buildings fall over?
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How do cranes work?
What would happen without the use of
pulleys and levers? Would there we have
smaller buildings? This lesson will offer a
crane’s eye view of building structures.
This lesson will then analyse the elem...
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How do bridges work?
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Caring for the ocean
Visiting the marine habitats of the western Indian Ocean, this mini safari takes children to the reef and turtle habitats. Will they see a turtle hatchling emerge ‘live’? We learn from an environmenta...
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Eco house design challenge
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Book Talks: In conversation with Piers Torday
Join Encounter Edu for a discussion with Piers Torday. The Last Wild trilogy is one of the great eco-adventures of our time and the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. A captivating anima...
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Wild African Rhinos
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Exploring the Savanna
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Wild Africa Antelope
We visit the forests of East Africa to focus on life in the dense undergrowth. The Ader’s duiker forms the core of this mini- safari. Along with exploring this habitat, we learn about the role of scie...
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Wild Africa Cheetahs
The fastest and most endangered big cat in Africa forms for the focus of this mini- safari. We follow a ranger across the grassland expanses and learn about how all life is connected through feeding r...
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Wild Africa Turtles
Visiting the marine habitats of the western Indian Ocean, this mini safari takes children to the reef and turtle habitats. We learn from an environmental campaigner about the scourge of plastic pollut...
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Meet a conservation scientist
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Explore a home of the future
Join Encounter Edu and partners to explore a ‘home for the future’ with the architect and a local builder to investigate and evaluate features that make a home more sustainable. During the live lesson...
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The wonders of human flight
Ever wondered whether humans can fly? In this lesson, we learn about human flight and forces with the amazing team from Gravity Industries, the creators of the pioneering jet suits. We will meet, foun...
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How can a house fight climate change?
In the first lesson, we find out how can science help to
address the problem of 15% of UK carbon emissions coming from domestic heating.
We analyse two houses using thermal imaging to see where all th...
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The Kindertransport: A personal Testimony
Because of the unsuitability of introducing the Holocaust directly to primary school students, this lesson focuses on the testimony of those young people brought to the UK on the Kindertransport. This...
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The Holocaust: A personal testimony
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