GCSE Natural History

See our blog & Facebook page for educators interested in possible future spec. 'Unofficial' account.

[Sussex Globe @SussexGlobe]

Dinosaurs and the Theory of Evolution? Absolutely

The sort of climate change alarmism that teachers will no doubt be pushing in the Natural History GCSE? Maybe not so much

Matilda Cutting, age 16 - in Inside Worthing

[Butterfly Conservation 🦋 @savebutterflies]

New research by @UniofOxford and Butterfly Conservation has shown hedgerows, small copses and trees can significantly increase the number of butterflies in farmed landscapes 🌳

Read the full story 👉 https://t.co/HH0px7vZB3

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

We're midway through our week focusing on woodland management actions. Have you been watching our short film series?

Here we look at how to care for your woodland as it grows and starts to mature.

Watch the full film: https://t.co/PN46zZ4AOX

#WoodlandManagementMatters

[LEAF Education @LEAF_Education]

🌿Peas please!
It’s #GreatBritishPeaWeek and a perfect time to explore how this small but mighty crop supports healthy diets and healthy soils.
From field to fork, peas are a brilliant way to learn about sustainable farming #NutritiousFood #SustainableFarming

[John Lewis-Stempel @JLewisStempel]

My latest substack: 'Leaves from a Nature Notebook: The Flower Games Children Used to Play' #wildflowers #johnclare link as in bio

[Anthony Barlow @totalgeography]

https://t.co/wZUO62jvY9
Watch ⏫ #NationalFestivalofFieldwork

Day 20 T for (beyond...) Tally (charts)

We should gather data in geography!

Are there sources to see travel data over time (yes!)

See the brilliant data available for (select) streets
@TelraamTelraam
@The_GA

[Anthony Barlow @totalgeography]

Weekend catch up #NationalFestivalofFieldwork

CPD videos 2-15 mins

Support alongside @The_GA
https://t.co/ZG1C5yq9bw

Watch here ⏬
https://t.co/cYIcoe71at

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https://t.co/pAWgQirrM0

Full 🔠alphabet of videos coming soon

Let us know what you're doing locally

[The British Lichen Society @BLSlichens]

Happy World Rainforest Day! Join @aprilwindle from the British Lichen Society to explore one of Devon’s finest temperate rainforests and the #lichens found there. Full video can be found on YouTube: https://t.co/wjWigtrrqd. #worldrainforestday #worldrainforestday2025

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

On 17 June the world marks #DesertificationAndDroughtDay .

This year’s theme highlights how restoring lands can generate jobs, increase food and water security, build economic resilience and support climate action:
Let us be #UnitedForLand:

🔗https://t.co/F36NCCvnsp

[Anthony Barlow @totalgeography]

https://t.co/seM2c7VB9m

Watch⬆️
Day 16

P is for Place (knowledge)
How can develop it?
Building on learners' capacity to look and understand #human / #physical processes?

IDEA: Make a descriptive poster for habitats
What would Mrs Frog say?
#NationalFestivalofFieldwork #teacher

[RGS-IBG Schools @RGS_IBGschools]

Exciting news - we are collaborating with the Geographical Association on this amazing event for geography teachers that celebrates geography - all are welcome!

A great opportunity for teachers at all stages of their career!

Book your place now https://t.co/m7WeN00JBC

[LEAF Education @LEAF_Education]

Let’s dig into the importance of soil this #FarmingFortnight! 🌱🌾
Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable farming, supporting everything from crop growth to water retention and biodiversity. 🥾

Find out more here: https://t.co/DogxLRluJQ

[Dan Raven-Ellison @DanRavenEllison]

Earth in 100 Seconds 🌍

What are we (mis)using Earth for?

Would love to hear your thoughts on my new short film. Each second = 1% of global land use. What would you change if you had the power?

Watch on YouTube https://t.co/8N3Df78ade Please share widely.

#EarthIn100Seconds

[Anthony Barlow @totalgeography]

#NationalFestivalOfFieldwork
Day 3
C is for Compass
What's N of the playground
What road, river, park, shops, High Street, feature, Landmarks, towns, cities, villages are there?
How quickly to the sea?
In the UK, we're never 75 miles + frm the sea
Watch🔽
https://t.co/HtVyRUPYtA

[LEAF Education @LEAF_Education]

For schools and children watching our #FarmingFortnight videos, don’t miss the chance to ask your questions directly to the farmers!
📅 Join us live on 5th June 2025
🕙 10:30–11.00 AM
A fantastic opportunity to bring farming to life in the classroom!
Link: https://t.co/QVN9iI072M

[RGS-IBG Schools @RGS_IBGschools]

We are delighted to be supporting @The_GA’s #NationalFestivalOfFieldwork over the coming weeks, kicking off today with a pointer 👉 towards our fabulous fieldwork support materials - which are free to access https://t.co/LZcEKdADJl. Get involved!

[Patrick Barkham @patrick_barkham]

"Imagine flattening an irreplaceable grade I listed building like the Royal Albert Hall, replacing it with karaoke machines in various towns and then telling the public this is a ‘win-win’ for architecture and music" https://t.co/hpbRyOCY4M

[Anthony Barlow @totalgeography]

Starting tomorrow a free daily web CPD series to support
June 2025
@The_GA
National Festival of Fieldwork
> Teaching ideas to use in the classroom
> Inspiration and insights
#fieldwork #primary #teacher #geography
https://t.co/OxNJ5dqCOq

[Maria Popova @themarginalian]

Imagine water otherwise – @RobGMacfarlane (one of the deepest, most generous thinkers and most incandescent writers of our time) on the personhood of rivers and what makes something alive https://t.co/C5PdM4MTCz

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

The @royal_forestry's traineeship, Forestry Roots, is open for applications.

The scheme provides a year's paid placement, training, relocation expenses and mentoring for 18-30 year olds.

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/K8AG5SNGdv

#ForestryCareers