Learning Resources

Earthwatch has developed a range of environmental learning resources using Earthwatch expeditions as case studies that meet the requirements of the national curricula of England, Scotland and Wales and the International Baccalaureate.

The following resources have been developed by Earthwatch:

Ages 16 to 19

Videos and Sound Files
NEW! Videos and sound files of dolphins and whales that can be used in the classroom.

Climate Change Learning Resources

Learning resources exploring different aspects of climate change including background info, Earthwatch case studies, suggested classroom discussion topics and links to scientific and popular websites.

Case Studies from Earthwatch Projects

Learning resources based on real-life research carried out by Earthwatch scientists into a range of environmental topics.

The following resources have been created by teachers who participated on Earthwatch expeditions. They can be used to teach primary and secondary geography, biology and environmental science. All downloads are MS Word documents so that they can be edited to suit your purpose.

Ages 14 to 16

Bumblebee Behaviour - Teacher Resource Pack with ideas for bumblebee identification, field trip and bumble behaviour experiment activities.  For Biology, environmental Sciences and Psychology

Ages 11 to 14

Bumblebee Behaviour - Teacher Resource Pack with ideas for bumblebee identification, field trip and bumble behaviour experiment activities. For Biology, Environmental Sciences and Psychology

How many birds? - data analysis activities

Distribution maps of whales, dolphins and porpoise

Ages 7 to 11

Onboard the Silurian - A Powerpoint presentation to learn about the Earthwatch project Whales and Dolphins of the Hebrides

Make a creel pot - a Resource box activity (Design and technology, vocabulary, role play)

How many birds? - data analysis activities

Make a moving porpoise

Distribution maps of whales, dolphins and porpoise

Weather Forecast activities

Ages 5 to 7

Make a creel pot - a Resource box activity (design and technology, vocabulary, role play)

Make a moving porpoise

Contact Us

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