Links
A selection of links to further information about why communicating environmental science to children and young people is important and different ways to get information across.
A Better Approach to Environmental Education
Sean Cain, University of Hong Kong
In this TEDx talk, a secondary school teacher explains why he believes communicating environmental issues in the context of other subjects better influences positive engagement.
Time to make nature studies a compulsory school subject - before it's too late
Matthew Adams, University of Brighton
This article discusses why nature studies should be a compulsory subject, considers benefits of experience-based environmental education and importance of highlighting how human activity has caused environmental issues in schools.
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Making your research accessible to school kids
Josh and Sarah Firth, Frontier Young Minds contributors
A scientist and his teacher wife offer useful tips on engaging children in scientific research by adapting framing, language and using simple images to communicate ideas in this blog post.
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Resources to engage primary school children
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids provides free, downloadable resources introducing primary school children to environmental issues in graphic or animated formats. Topics link to UK curriculums and suggest activities to maximise engagement.
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The potential of comics in science communication
Journal article by Matteo Farinella, Journal of science communication, 2018.
This article discusses the popularity of comics for people of all ages and backgrounds, and how this might be an effective medium for communicating STEM concepts in schools and beyond.
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The Role of Narrative in Communicating Science.
Journal article by Lucy Avraamidou & Jonathan Osborne, International Journal of Science Education, 2009.
https://doi-org.plymouth.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/09500690802380695
This journal article discusses the role of stories in science education, how they can help increase understanding of scientific concepts, especially for students, and make science more inclusive.
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