Knowing Nature

Suggestions for how to get into watching birds from home. Ideas for teaching about birds and migration.

More at https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/

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Discussing the importance of how nature is depicted in movies. Ideas for using films to explore ecosystems and how people and nature interact.  

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First photo of a black hole. Deer seen first time in 30 years. Nene no longer endangered. Rats playing hide and seek. EPA to expand use of antibiotics against citrus greening.

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Another tour through mammals! This week looks at mammal reproductive strategies. Discussion focuses on considerations when planning a tour and the various roles of a tour guide.

Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg

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Ep. 5 - Mammals tour - pt 1

A tour through the Mammals hall at the Natural History Museum in London with info on teeth and diets. Discussion on planning tours/lessons for younger audiences and tips for getting the most out of a museum visit.

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Episode 4 - Frogs

Fascinating frogs facts. Threats to frogs. Then info on how to raise tadpoles, considerations for ponds, and frogs as pets.

Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg

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Episode 3 - The rubbish episode

Past and present issues with pollution and tackling it in everyday life. 

Get involved at:

www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch/greatbritishbeachclean

Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg

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Episode 2 - Plants: To pick or not to pick

Issues around collecting plants. Some botanical activity ideas.

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Paper discussed: Chawla, L. (2007). Childhood Experiences Associated with Care for the Natural World

https://doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.17.4.0144

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