Key stage two students learn about the amazing seabed hero species helping to tackle climate change.

In November, we joined 7-11 year olds from two schools in Enfield, London, for a fun day of climate learning.

The students heard from real-life Convex Seascape Survey scientist Dr Zoe Roseby, who taught them about the role of the ocean in the carbon cycle and how the creatures living in it can help tackle climate change.

We learnt about four seabed hero species which bury carbon in the sediment; brittle stars, sea potatoes, catworms, and cockles. The children  made detailed models of these benthic invertebrates using plasticine and even used ultraviolet marker pens to show which parts of animals are used to move sediment and bury carbon. You can see the amazing photos below!

After the school day ended we held an ocean and climate themed Continued Professional Development session with teachers. This helped to build teacher subject knowledge, provided lesson ideas, and supported teachers to weave climate and ocean topics into the wider school day.

“Thank you again for a great workshop and inset session. Today I taught a lesson about reasons for, and consequences of, climate change and I was so much more confident in my subject knowledge. The sessions with both children and staff were brilliant. I think the staff enjoyed the CPD even more than the children.”

Tammy Moodley, Science Lead, Capel Manor Primary School

 

Our educational programme, developed with Encounter Edu, has now reached 500,000 students around the globe. We develop curriculum resources for educators, host regular online live lessons on climate topics, and deliver some in-person student workshops.