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Arctic Live 2019 Promo Video
Follow our live investigations and Q&As directly from the international research centre on Svalbard.
What happens when a large ice crack opens under a tent?
Ice crack: 'It went right through the middle of the tent'
How have penguins adapted?
What makes penguin feathers so special?
Watch Arctic glacier research in 360
Enjoy a virtual reality experience of Arctic glacier research
Ride an Arctic skidoo in 360
Travel across the Arctic by skidoo in virtual reality
Abseil into an arctic glacier in 360
Drop down a 150 foot hole in a glacier in virtual reality
Igloo video diary
What's it like to sleep in an igloo in the middle of the Arctic?
Polar science cartoon
What is it like to be an Arctic scientist?
Phillipe Cousteau at the Ice Base
Why do journalists visit the Ice Base?
How do you make an igloo?
Find out how to make an igloo
What is an Arctic Ice Base like?
Explore a remote field camp on the Arctic sea ice
What does a field lab look like in the middle of the Arctic?
Arctic field lab
How do you drill a hole in the Arctic ice?
Why is Pen drilling a hole in the ice?
CNN arriving to the Ice Base
What do you think the crew's first thoughts were?
Channel 4 News reports from the Arctic
Find out how a reporter viewed the Arctic science
How do you build an igloo in the Arctic?
Building an Arctic shelter
How many calories does a polar explorer need a day?
Take a look inside an explorers food bag
Aerial filming at the Ice Base
An aerial view of the camp and the surrounding area
Training for the Arctic in Devon
Learn how polar explorers train for an expedition
How do you sleep in the Arctic?
How to get a good night's rest at -35 degrees celcius.
What is the science of ocean circulation?
A video introduction to the science of ocean circulation
Catlin Arctic Survey expedition trailer
Watch the expedition trailer for the 2010 Catlin Arctic Survey
What are the challenges of cooking in an Arctic Ice Base?
Cooking at the Ice Base
Glacier field science time-lapse
Take a look at this time-lapse of glacier field work
Journey to Ny-Alesund
Travel to the UK Arctic Research Station
How do scientists take ice core samples?
Scientists take ice cores in Svalbard
What trends are there in sea ice coverage?
Sea ice 1979 - 2012

Images & slideshows

Climate tipping points interactive
Interactive map of climate tipping points
How have penguins survived in the Antarctic?
Learn about penguin features that have contributed to their survival
Expedition inside an Arctic glacier
Follow this immersive 360 journey into an Arctic glacier
How will the melting Arctic ice affect ocean circulation?
Explore how changes in the Arctic could affect ocean circulation
How many countries border the Arctic Ocean?
A political map showing the different countries in the Arctic circle.
How has the arctic sea ice changed over time?
Explore past and predicted changes in Arctic sea ice
How do scientists research copepods?
Follow a day in the life of an Arctic researcher looking at plankton
How do explorers cross the frozen Arctic Ocean?
Travelling in the arctic can be a dangerous, yet exhilarating experience!
How is science conducted across the arctic?
Learn more about the important research being conducted in the arctic
How do arctic scientists get ready to go home?
Find out how the team packed up their Arctic home
How do you make an ice hole?
It's not as easy as it looks...
What animals live in the Arctic?
Explore more about the different living things in the Arctic.
What does the high arctic environment look like?
Explore the beauty of the Arctic
What is it like to live at an Ice Base?
How does it differ to life at home?
How do scientists work in the remote Arctic?
Learn about how scientists conduct their research in this inhospitable environment.
What do you wear in the Arctic?
What do you need to wear to survive in the arctic?
How do scientists collect water samples in the arctic?
Find out how scientists sample the Arctic Ocean
How have penguins adapted to the Antarctic?
How are penguins suited to the Antarctic?
How do arctic scientists prepare for an expedition?
How many eggs do you need for an Arctic expedition?
How do you get to an Arctic Ice Base?
The joys of flying in the Arctic
How do you take samples from the arctic ice?
Taking glacier samples involves a lot of shovelling and hacking away
Equipment used in the Arctic
Learn why there's a bicycle without wheels in the middle of the Arctic
What is life like at a polar ice base?
Learn about the life of the explorers behind the scenes at the Ice Base
How do you become a polar explorer?
Do you have what it takes to become a polar explorer?
Which creatures live in the Arctic?
Meet the wildlife that has adapted to survive in Arctic conditions

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Our Ocean Planet Science Geography 7-11

Frozen Oceans Cross-curricular 7-11

Frozen Oceans Geography 11-14

Frozen Oceans Geography 14-16

Frozen Oceans Science 11-14

Frozen Oceans Science 14-16

Ocean Heroes Science Geography Cross-curricular Ages 5-7

Lessons

Lesson 6

Ocean hero gathering

Lesson 5

A changing ocean

Lesson 3

Ocean animals and survival

How is energy transferred on the reef?

How do humans and animals keep warm in the Arctic?

Captain's log

Arctic Ocean and the water cycle

Lesson 6

Conference in a classroom

Lesson 5

From ice to paper

Lesson 4

Data analysis: biology

Lesson 3

Research in action

Lesson 2

Data analysis: chemistry

Lesson 1

What is ocean acidification?

Lesson 7

Sea ice: Data analysis

Lesson 6

Sea ice: Research in action

Lesson 5

The issue of Arctic ice

Lesson 4

Conference in a classroom

Lesson 3

Ocean acidification: Data analysis

Lesson 2

Ocean acidification: Research in action

Lesson 1

What is ocean acidification?

Lesson 6

Can ice melting in the Arctic really cause sea level rise?

Lesson 5

Ocean detectives

Lesson 4

How can we investigate photosynthesis in the Arctic safely?

Lesson 3

How does ocean acidification affect communities?

Lesson 2

How does ocean acidification affect organisms?

Lesson 1

Are humans causing ocean acidification?

Lesson 7

The next chapter

Lesson 6

Heading home

Lesson 5

A warming world?

Lesson 4

Lessons from the deep

Lesson 3

Life beneath the ice

Lesson 2

The Arctic Ocean

Lesson 1

Northern exposures

Lesson 5

How is the Arctic changing?

Lesson 4

How do humans and animals keep warm in the Arctic?

Lesson 3

How do you eat like an Arctic explorer?

Lesson 2

How do you train like an Arctic explorer?

Lesson 1

What organisms live in the Arctic?

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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

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Coral restoration with Dr Valerie Chamberland

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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 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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Sponge special with Jasper and Ben

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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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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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Corals in the deep with Dr Pim Bongaerts

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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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Streamlined sharks

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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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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

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Submarine Explorer

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Submarine Explorer

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Mountains under the Sea

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Mountains under the Sea

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Exploring the Deep

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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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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 STEM

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Submarine Conservation

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Submarine Conservation

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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

Description 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

Description 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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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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Women on the frontiers of climate science

To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023 we are going to meet two amazing women working in science. We have Dr Ceri Lewis and Georgie Savage, researchers at the University...
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Seabed safari

To celebrate British Science Week 2023, we are taking a dive around Britain to find out the amazing life that lives on Britain’s seabed. We join Dr Ceri Lewis and Dr Adam Porter from the University of...
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How do we know about climate change?

Celebrating Earth Day 2023, this live lesson takes an in-depth look at how we know about climate change. It is an agreed fact by the science community that the climate is changing rapidly and that thi...
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Stories for nature with Piers Torday

To celebrate Earth Week 2023 we are delighted to welcome Piers Torday to talk about how to write stories for nature. Piers is a best-selling children’s author, renowned for this Last Wild trilogy. In ...
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How to teach the carbon cycle

This live professional development session focuses on teaching the carbon cycle and how it relates to climate change. This CPD session will be led by Prof Callum Roberts, Chief Scientist of the Convex...
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Whales, carbon, and climate

Celebrating World Ocean Day 2023, this live lesson takes classes on a journey to find out about the wonderful world of whales and their importance for ocean health, and for the health of the planet as...
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Eco-house design challenge

Eco-house design challenge is the third in a three-part series using science and design to investigate how our houses can be more sustainable. These lessons are aimed at upper key stage 2 classes (age...
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How can a house fight climate change?

How can a house fight climate change? is the first in a three-part series using science and design to investigate how our houses can be more sustainable. These lessons are aimed at upper key stage 2 c...
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Explore a home for the future

Explore a home for the future is the second in a three-part series using science and design to investigate how our houses can be more sustainable. These lessons are aimed at upper key stage 2 classes ...
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How do scientists discover new species?

Classes join the Ocean Census expedition team as they explore the depths around Tenerife to find new species. In this live lesson, Dr Verity Nye will take students on a journey to share how scientist...
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Submersible explorer

Come on a submersible dive with the Ocean Census team as they discover new life off the coast of Tenerife. In this live lesson, Prof Alex Rogers will guide classes through how a submersible works, and...
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Saving angel sharks

The Canary Islands is home to one of the most endangered sharks, the angel shark. Come on a mission to find out more about the angel shark and the other sharks that inhabit these waters. The lesson wi...
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COP28 review and Q&A

With climate records being broken increasingly frequently, the need for international leadership and cooperation has never been greater. The COP series of conferences aims to create an international p...
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Time to heal the sea

To celebrate British Science Week 2024, we will join the Convex Seascape Survey science team and hear about how marine protected areas (MPAs) are giving the seascape time to ‘heal’. The team has been ...
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Time to rewild the ocean

To celebrate British Science Week 2024, we will be joining scientists from the Convex Seascape Survey to find out all about the relationship between time and rewilding. The team have come back from th...
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COP & climate science

Can't make the live broadcast? No problem! The lesson will be available on catch-up, and your class can still submit questions in advance for our experts to address. 2024 has already broken multiple c...
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Can whales change the climate?

In this live lesson, students will explore how whales, the ocean's gentle giants, play a crucial role in helping tackle climate change. Using his firsthand research from the Southern Ocean, Dr Carlos ...
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CSI Seabed

In this engaging live lesson, students will explore how marine ecosystems, particularly seagrass meadows, can help tackle climate change through carbon storage. Using the fascinating lens of environme...