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Podcast about environmental education, with background information and activity ideas for educators and parents.
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Aug 22, 2020
Aug 22, 2020
44 min
Discussion about environmental themes in the 2016 Disney film, Moana. We discuss the ocean, representation, and depiction of indigenous knowledge and skills.
You may want to watch the film first and think about:
- How does the movie make you feel about the ocean? How does it give you that feeling?
- Who, if anyone, is the villain of the movie?
Full notes at: https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License
Aug 17, 2020
Aug 17, 2020
34 min
Discussion about challenges of teaching science. The discussion is framed by a paper by Rabinovich and Morton (2012) which looked at participants beliefs about the nature of science and how it impacts their response to varying degrees on uncertainty in science communication.
Full notes at: https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License
Aug 14, 2020
Aug 14, 2020
39 min
Issues and considerations when teaching about climate change in schools and other environmental education providers. We talk problems with curriculum, climate anxiety, and the benefits of taking a whole school approach.
Full notes at: https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License
Aug 13, 2020
Aug 13, 2020
36 min
A brief teacher's guide to some climate change terminology and impacts.
Full notes at: https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License
Aug 8, 2020
Aug 8, 2020
37 min
Discussion of the 2003 film Finding Nemo, directed by Andrew Stanton. Featuring guests Ayesha and Rosie.
You may want to watch the film first and think about:
How do parents in the movie deal with risk?
Full notes at: https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License
Aug 1, 2020
Aug 1, 2020
42 min
Discussion about the 2018 film The Meg, directed by Jon Turteltaub.
You may want to watch the film first and think about:
What does the film make you feel about the shark?
What human impacts on the ocean are depicted?
Full notes at https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License
Jul 25, 2020
Jul 25, 2020
34 min
Tips for setting up a wildlife pond and ideas for using it with kids or classes.
Safety considerations (11:15)
Plants and animals (20:07)
Lesson planning tips and ideas (26:00)
Full notes at https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License
Jul 18, 2020
Jul 18, 2020
58 min
Discussion of the 1993 classic of palaeontology, Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg. Guests this episode: Tom and Conor.
You may want to watch the film first and think about:
Are there situations where you would want to bring back an extinct species?
Full notes at: https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License
Jul 11, 2020
Jul 11, 2020
26 min
Tips for running a successful bug hunt as an educator. What to consider when setting up a wildlife area. Ideas for planning bug hunting lessons.
Full notes at: https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License
Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020
40 min
Discussion on how video games can be used as a tool for learning about the natural world. Ideas for teachers. Discussion on Minecraft, Oxygen not Included, and Animal Crossing.
This episode's guest is Tom L. Full show notes at https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/
Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License