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What are the consequences of microplastics in the oceans?
​Introducing the issue of marine plastics and its impact
What are field sampling techniques for plastics?
An insight into field sampling techniques for plastics
How do scientists investigate the impact of plastics?
Find out how scientists investigate the impact of plastics
How can science help understand the impact of plastics?
Science and society

Images & slideshows

Common types of plastic and where to find them
This diagram shows ten kinds of plastic and what they are commonly used for
The top causes of ocean plastic pollution
Learn the most common offenders for ocean plastic pollution
How long does plastic take to degrade in the ocean?
How long do these commonly found plastic items take to degrade in the ocean?
Where is the North Pacific Gyre?
How do ocean currents create gyres?
Alternatives to plastic bags
What are the pros and cons of using plastic bags or the alternatives?
Seven different types of plastic
This diagram demonstrates the properties, recyclability and toxicity of seven types of plastic
Ocean plastics facts and figures
Explore the facts and figures surrounding ocean plastics pollution
Life cycle of a plastic bottle
Discover the journey of a plastic bottle from raw materials to recycling, landfill or litter
Global plastics production
Learn about the history of global plastic production
Where does plastic come from?
Follow the production process from crude oil to the products we use every day
How is plastic recycled?
Find out how plastic bottles are turned into new clothing
How are plastic bottles made?
Discover the stages involved in plastic bottle manufacturing
Why is plastic so fantastic?
Explore some of the versatile and ingenious uses for plastic that have changed our world
How do toxins build up through the food web?
Learn about bioaccumulation.
Where do microplastics come from?
Learn about the different sources of microplastics.
What kind of rubbish is found on the world’s beaches?
The top culprits of beach pollution.
What happens in a microplastics laboratory?
Find what takes place in a marine plastics lab
What are the impacts of marine plastic pollution?
Understand some of the impacts of marine plastics

Multimedia Collections

STEAM Activities

Units

Ocean Plastics Cross-curricular 5-7

Ocean Plastics Cross-curricular 7-11

Ocean Plastics Geography 11-14

Ocean Plastics Design and Technology 11-14

Ocean Plastics Science 11-14

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 5-7

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 7-11

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 11-14

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 14-16

Plankton, Plastics and Poo Science 14-16

Lessons

Lesson 6.

Design task

Lesson 1.

What can we do to reduce ocean plastic pollution?

Lesson 2.

Why should we recycle?

Lesson 3.

How do we reduce, reuse and refuse plastic products?

Lesson 4.

Should we repair?

Lesson 5.

Can redesigning products help?

Lesson 1.

How are plastics made?

Lesson 2.

Why are plastics useful?

Lesson 3.

What happens to plastic when you throw it away?

Lesson 4.

How does plastic affect the environment?

Lesson 5.

Plastics and bioaccumulation

Lesson 1.

What is the 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' really like?

Lesson 2.

What is plastic and why is it a problem in the ocean?

Lesson 3.

Plastic case study - tourism in Kenya

Lesson 4.

How can we deal with all the plastic waste?

Lesson 5.

The global journey of plastic waste

Lesson 6.

Approaches to reducing ocean plastic pollution

Lesson 7.

Plastics decision making exercise

Lesson 8.

Plastics fieldwork (school grounds)

Lesson 9.

Plastics fieldwork (local area)

Lesson 9.

Design Technology - The plastics problem

Lesson 10.

Design Technology - The plastics solution

Lesson 1.

Our wonderful oceans 14-16

Lesson 2.

Our ocean and us 14-16

Lesson 3.

Our ocean in crisis 14-16

Lesson 1.

Our wonderful oceans 11-14

Lesson 2.

Our ocean and us 11-14

Lesson 3.

Our ocean in crisis 11-14

Lesson 1.

Our wonderful oceans 7-11

Lesson 3.

Our ocean in crisis 7-11

Lesson 1.

Our wonderful oceans 5-7

Lesson 2.

Our ocean and us 5-7

Lesson 3.

Our ocean in crisis 5-7

Lesson 1.

What are plastics?

Lesson 2.

Where are plastics?

Lesson 3.

What impact can plastic have?

Lesson 4.

What can I do?

Lesson 2.

Our ocean and us 7-11

Lesson 1.

What are plastics? Part one

Lesson 5.

What impact can plastic have? Part one

Lesson 6.

What impact can plastic have? Part two

Lesson 7.

What can I do? Part one

Lesson 8.

What can I do? Part two

Lesson 4.

Where are plastics? Part two

Lesson 3.

Where are plastics? Part one

Lesson 2.

What are plastics? Part two

Lesson 7.

How can you make sure your discoveries have an impact?

Lesson 6.

Do zooplankton eat microplastics? (Conclusion)

Lesson 5.

Do zooplankton eat microplastics? (Experiment set-up)

Lesson 4.

Do zooplankton and microplastics occur together?

Lesson 3.

What are microplastics and where do they come from?

Lesson 2.

How can humans affect the marine environment?

Lesson 1.

Why should we care about zooplankton?

Lesson 9.

The Pacific Ocean and plastic pollution with Jo Royle

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Submarine Buoyancy (PM)

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Arctic food web (PM)

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Arctic science with Clara Nielson (PM)

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Keeping warm (AM)

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Polar life with Nick Cox (AM)

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Keeping warm (PM)

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Polar life with Nick Cox (PM)

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High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green (PM)

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Going deeper (PM)

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Corals in the deep with Dr Pim Bongaerts (PM)

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Streamlined sharks (PM)

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Where are plastics?

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What impact can plastic have?

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What can I do?

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Diving into Iguana life

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Diving off the wall

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Exploring the Deep (PM)

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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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Why Water is Weird with Philip Ball

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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 glacie...
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What is a coral polyp?

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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?

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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?

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KS2 | Soil Exploration

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KS3 | Weather and Climate

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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 (AM)

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 (PM)

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 (AM)

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 (PM)

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 (AM)

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 (PM)

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 (AM)

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 (PM)

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? (AM)

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? (PM)

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? (AM)

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? (PM)

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 (AM)

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 (PM)

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 (AM)

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 (PM)

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 (AM)

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 (PM)

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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KS2 / Ages 7-11 | 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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STEM clubs / ages 11-14 | 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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7-14 ans | 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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KS2 / ages 7-11 | 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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STEM clubs / ages 11-14 | 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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Alter 7-14 | 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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KS2 / ages 7-11 | 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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STEM clubs / ages 11-14 | 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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7-14 ans | 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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KS2 / ages 7-11 | 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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STEM clubs / ages 11-14 | 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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KS2 / ages 7-11 | 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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STEM clubs / ages 11-14 | 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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Alter 7-14 | 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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KS2 / ages 7-11 | 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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STEM clubs / ages 11-14 | 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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Alter 7-14 | 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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KS4 / Ages 14-16 | 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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KS5 / ages 16-18 | 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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7-14 ans | 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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KS4 / ages 14-16 | 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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KS5 / ages 16-18 | 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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KS4 / ages 14-16 | 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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KS5 / ages 16-18 | 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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