Live Lessons
Our way of supporting you on Climate Education, Learning for Sustainability and your Eco-Schools work.
Our Live Lessons are delivered online via Microsoft Teams, as a whole week of short sessions, or as a Monday morning of workshops followed by a live assembly on the Friday. Lessons will be accompanied by classroom activities and teaching notes, and will be recorded so you can watch them again.
We are grateful for the continued support of RZSS and Scottish Book Trust in making these lessons happen.
Please register in advance for each session to receive resources and the link to join the session.
Upcoming Live Lessons
Climate Action Week
26th to 30th September 2022
Timed with the Scottish Government’s Climate Week, a full week of lessons, stories and activities on climate change and climate action. Sessions depending on age:
Early Years – Primary 3: Tuesday 27th, 11.00 - 11.20 am
Upper Primary (P4-P7): Monday – Friday, 9.30 – 10.10 am (sessions every day)
High School: Monday 26th, 1.30 - 2.15 pm or Wednesday 28th, 11.00 -11.45am
Friday assembly 9.30 – 10:10 am (suitable for all ages) expected special guest Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Plastic Pollution
Week commencing 7th November 2022
Interactive lessons on our one of the most popular issues with Scottish schools - Plastic Pollution. Includes an assembly at the end of the week. Sessions depending on age:
Early Years – Primary 3: Tuesday 8th, 9.30-9.50am
Upper Primary (P4-P7): Monday 7th, 9.30 – 11.30am
High School: Monday 7th, 1.30 - 2.15pm
Friday assembly 9.30 – 10 am (suitable for all ages)
Biodiversity & COP15
Week commencing 5th December 2022
Interactive lessons on our Biodiversity Topic timed to coincide with the UN Biodiversity COP15 in Montreal. Includes an assembly at the end of the week. Sessions depending on age:
Early Years – Primary 3: Tuesday 6th, 9.30-9.50am
Upper Primary (P4-P7): Monday 5th, 9.30 – 11.30am
High School: Monday 5th, 1.30 - 2.15pm
Friday assembly 9.30 – 10 am (suitable for all ages)
Global Citizenship
Week commencing 23rd January 2023
Interactive lessons on our Global Citizenship topic followed by an assembly at the end of the week. Sessions depending on age:
Early Years – Primary 3: Tuesday 24th, 9.30 - 9.50am
Upper Primary (P4-P7): Monday 23rd, 9.30 – 11.30am.
High School: Monday 23rd, 1.30 - 2.15pm
Friday assembly 9.30 – 10am (suitable for all ages)
Scottish Spring Clean
Week commencing 20th March 2023
Interactive lessons supporting Scottish Spring Clean - one of our flagship campaigns to keep Scotland beautiful. Includes an assembly at the end of the week. Sessions depending on age:
Early Years – Primary 3: Tuesday 21st, 9.30 - 9.50am
Upper Primary (P4-P7): Monday 20th, 9.30 – 11.30am.
High School: Monday 20th, 1.30 - 2.15pm
Friday assembly 9.30 – 10 am (suitable for all ages)
Natural Scotland
Week commencing 15th May 2023
Interactive lessons on our Scotland's natural environment. Includes an assembly at the end of the week. Sessions depending on age:
Early Years – Primary 3: Tuesday 16th, 9.30 - 9.50am
Upper Primary (P4-P7): Monday 15th, 9.30 – 11.30am.
High School: Monday 15th, 1.30 - 2.15pm
Friday assembly 9.30 – 10am (suitable for all ages)
Mini Live Lessons
Mini Live Lessons: Inspiring Actions
14th November, 16th & 30th January and 13th March
A series of short sessions for your class or Eco-Committee featuring the work of experts and organisations, and advice on how they can take action. All sessions start at 13:30pm and last 45 minutes.
14th November: Froglife on pond building
16th January: Paws on Plastic on inspiring actions to tackle litter
30th January: Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home on pet welfare and supporting pet food banks
13th March: TBC
Previous Live Lessons - Watch Again
Litter & Waste
The impact of litter on animals, how we used to live and what we can all do. With special guests from the Scottish SPCA, and Auchindrain Historic Township.
Climate Action Week 2021
Learn what climate change is, what its impacts look like, how we are contributing to this situation and how we can contribute to its solution.
Biodiversity
Why every species counts, how books help us connect with nature and how Fairtrade is important for habitats. With special guests The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), Fairtrade Schools, and children's author and veterinarian Gill Lewis courtesy of the Scottish Book Trust.
Water
Water as a source of life and habitat, of creativity and myths, and as a resource we all depend on. With special guests the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, and storyteller Allison Galbraith courtesy of the Scottish Book Trust.
Ocean Plastics
Natural history cameraman Doug Allan shares his experiences filming wildlife and his thoughts on the plastics threatening our oceans.
