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How is wave energy converted into electricity?
The waves of the ocean are a constant source of energy - how can it be harvested?
How do solar panels generate electricity?
Solar panels convert the energy of the sun into electricity we can use
How do wind turbines generate electricity?
These giant turbines provide a lot of clean energy
Where does our electricity come from?
The sources of the electricity we use in the UK, in the Netherlands and in the EU, explained

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STEAM Activities

Units

Climate and Energy Geography 14 - 16

Lessons

Lesson 8.

How can governments plan for a low carbon future? Part two

Lesson 7.

How can governments plan for a low carbon future? Part one

Lesson 6.

What will our future energy needs be?

Lesson 5.

What are the issues with renewable energy?

Lesson 4.

How is energy produced?

Lesson 3.

How can we predict the weather of the future?

Lesson 2.

What impacts the weather of NW Europe?

Lesson 1.

What is the global atmospheric circulation model?

Subject Updates

Live Lessons

Live Investigation

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...
Expert Interview

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.
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Jamie and Ellie are ready to answer questions from young people all around the world.
Expert Interview

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.
#AMA

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 '...
Live Investigation

Coral food chain mobile (AM)

This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
Expert Interview

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.
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Cor

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.
Live Investigation

Coral food chain mobile (PM)

This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
Expert Interview

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.
#AMA

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.
Expert Interview

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.
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Mischa

Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Mischa and Jamie anything in this live Q&A session.
Live Investigation

Coral in a high CO2 world (PM)

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...
Expert Interview

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.
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Jasper

Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Jamie and Jasper anything in this live Q&A session.
Live Investigation

Going deeper (AM)

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...
Expert Interview

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....
#AMA

Coral Q&A sponge special with Jamie and Dr Jasper de Goeij (AM)

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.
Live Investigation

Going deeper (PM)

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...
Expert Interview

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....
#AMA

Coral Q&A sponge special with Jamie and Dr Jasper de Goeij (PM)

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.
Live Investigation

Streamlined sharks (AM)

This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
Expert Interview

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.
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Daisy

What is the most useful tool used while doing research underwater? Jamie and Daisy attempt to answer more questions than ever before!
Live Investigation

Streamlined sharks (PM)

This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
Expert Interview

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.
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Iris

What is the most useful tool used while doing research underwater? Jamie and Iris attempt to answer more questions than ever before!
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (AM)

What is the deepest you have ever 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 th...
Live Investigation

Submarine engineer (AM)

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...
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (PM)

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. This liv...
Live Investigation

Submarine engineer (PM)

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...
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (AM)

Why is deep sea exploration needed? 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.
Live Investigation

ROV Scientist (AM)

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...
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (PM)

Have any new plants or animals been discovered during the expedition? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their resear...
Live Investigation

ROV Scientist (PM)

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...
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (AM)

How easy is it to explore the deep ocean? 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 Ocea...
Live Investigation

Submarine shape (AM)

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...
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (PM)

What inspired you to what to explore 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 the In...
Live Investigation

Submarine shape (PM)

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...
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (AM)

Will climate change affect the deep sea environment? 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 ...
Live Investigation

Submarine buoyancy (AM)

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...
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (PM)

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...
Live Investigation

Submarine buoyancy (PM)

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...
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (AM)

How long did it take to design and build a submersible that could be use to explore the deep sea? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descen...
Live Investigation

Submarine pressure (AM)

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 ...
#AMA

Submarine Q&A (PM)

What is your favourite thing about the deep ocean? 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 In...
Live Investigation

Submarine pressure (PM)

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 ...
Live Investigation

Arctic food web (AM)

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 ...
Expert Interview

Arctic science with Clara Nielson (AM)

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...
#AMA

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.
Live Investigation

Arctic food web (PM)

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 ...
Expert Interview

Arctic science with Clara Nielson (PM)

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...
Live Investigation

Keeping warm (AM)

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...
Expert Interview

Polar life with Nick Cox (AM)

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...
#AMA

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.
Live Investigation

Keeping warm (PM)

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...
Expert Interview

Polar life with Nick Cox (PM)

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...
Live Investigation

Ocean acidification (AM)

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...
Expert Interview

High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green (AM)

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 ...
#AMA

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.
Live Investigation

Ocean acidification (PM)

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...
Expert Interview

High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green (PM)

This session is your chance to ask Hannah Green about her PhD in ocean acidification and her research on what the impacts of high CO2concentrations levels in the ocean will have on the Arctic.Submit y...
Live Investigation

Sampling for microplastics (AM)

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...
Expert Interview

Ocean plastics with Dr Ceri Lewis (AM)

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’...
#AMA

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.
Live Investigation

Sampling for microplastics (PM)

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...
Expert Interview

Ocean plastics with Dr Ceri Lewis (PM)

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’...
Live Investigation

Sea level rise (AM)

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...
Expert Interview

Adventure science with Ellie Mackay (AM)

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 ...
#AMA

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.
Live Investigation

Sea level rise (PM)

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 invest...
Expert Interview

Adventure science with Ellie Mackay (PM)

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...
Live Investigation

Incredible edible polyp (AM)

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...
Expert Interview

Coral restoration with Dr Valerie Chamberland (AM)

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.
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Lucas

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 ...
Live Investigation

Incredible edible polyp (PM)

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...
Expert Interview

Coral restoration with Dr Valerie Chamberland (PM)

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.
Live Investigation

Coral food chain mobile (AM)

This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
Expert Interview

Coral ecosystems with Dr Mark Vermeij (AM)

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.
#AMA

Coral Q&A - A sponge special with Ben and Jasper

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...
Live Investigation

Coral food chain mobile (PM)

This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
Expert Interview

Coral ecosystems with Dr Mark Vermeij (PM)

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.
Live Investigation

Reefs under threat (AM)

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...
Expert Interview

Corals and sponges with Niklas A. Kornder (AM)

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...
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Meggie, Sara and Jamie

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...
Live Investigation

Reefs under threat (PM)

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...
Expert Interview

Corals and sponges with Niklas A. Kornder (PM)

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...
Live Investigation

Going deeper (AM)

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...
Expert Interview

Corals in the deep with Dr Pim Bongaerts (AM)

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....
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Ben and Jamie

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...
Live Investigation

Going deeper (PM)

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...
Expert Interview

Corals in the deep with Dr Pim Bongaerts (PM)

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....
Live Investigation

Streamlined sharks (AM)

This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
Expert Interview

Adaptation on the reef with Dr Kristen Marhaver (AM)

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.
#AMA

Coral Q&A with Dr. Rene and Jamie

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...
Live Investigation

Streamlined sharks (PM)

This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
Expert Interview

Adaptation on the reef with Dr Kristen Marhaver (PM)

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.
Expert Interview

What are plastics?

Plastic is everywhere, yet most people know very little about it. We will be discovering the chemistry behind how plastic is made and why its properties mean that some people think plastic is fantasti...
Expert Interview

Where are plastics?

We all buy products made from plastic. Still, few of us know where these items, big and small, go after they've been used. Join our interview with a science film maker Ellie Mackay, connecting live fr...
Expert Interview

What impact can plastic have?

Often the plastic we throw away makes it's way into natural environments such as the ocean. Join our presenter as they host this interview with an animal conservation expert to discover the journey pl...
Expert Interview

What can I do?

We know that the way we use plastic is not good for the environment but what can we do as an individual, group, or community to change things? Join our presenter as they host this interview with susta...
Expert Interview

Christmas craft

Christmas is a holiday where gifts are shared. But to ensure everyone benefits, including the environment, make sure your gifts are made sustainably. Join our presenter as they host this interview wit...
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