Knowing Nature

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?

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Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License

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.

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Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License

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.

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Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

A brief teacher's guide to some climate change terminology and impacts.

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Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

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?

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Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

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?

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Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License

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)

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Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License

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?

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Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. CC 3.0 US License

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.

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Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

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