Biodiversity Action
Biodiversity Action
Overview
The learning offered by this Biodiversity Action course is both urgent and relevant in the context of the current biodiversity crisis. It is vital to support learning in this area given the twinned nature and climate crises.
Aimed at secondary school pupils, this SCQF level 4 course will support young people to develop their knowledge of key biodiversity concepts on how the natural world works and how we are dependent on its healthy functioning. It will build awareness of what positive action they might take to address the causes of biodiversity loss and skills to plan action for a nature positive future.
The Biodiversity Action course developed by Keep Scotland Beautiful has been an excellent addition to our redesigned Science curriculum. The resources provided were of high quality and explained in full detail which allowed teaching to begin easily. The inclusion of the outdoor learning topic was fantastic, allowing learners to immerse themselves in nature and develop a connection with the natural world. When asked for feedback one pupil told me the course had been their favourite part of learning this year.
Sarah Girasoli, Teacher of Biology and Science, St. Luke's High School
Course Aims
- Awareness and understanding of the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss.
- A personal connection to the natural world.
- Motivation to take action to address biodiversity loss through changed behaviours, systems and physical spaces.
Who will benefit?
- This course will benefit secondary school pupils, their teachers, and the whole school community.
- We all depend on healthy nature and the stable eco-system services it provides, from clean water to nutritious food, from medicines to clothing, from raw materials to recycling of waste.
Interested?
This course is particularly relevant to staff with responsibility for Learning for Sustainability, outdoor learning, science, social science, technologies, or linking to the Eco-Schools programme as well as other whole school awards.
It is deliverable over one term through a notional 12.5 hours.
Please express your interest in this course by completing the form below. A KSB trainer will be in touch to discuss your request with you.
“The relationship between biodiversity and climate change is often misunderstood. Yet a good understanding of biodiversity is needed to equip young people with the skills to both understand and combat these joint crises. This timely qualification from Keep Scotland Beautiful provides a useful structure and content to do just that.”
Ollie Bray, Strategic Director, Curriculum Innovation, Design and Pedagogy at Education Scotland
What it costs
This course is free for state secondary schools.
Where?
This course can be delivered in state secondary school classrooms across Scotland. Schools will need to access a natural outdoors space to deliver the outdoors component, which could be a local park, school grounds or a local woodland or wild patch.
When?
This course will be presented for schools each term in the academic year.
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