Our Coast, Our Sea - Resources by topic
Numerous learning resources relating to the coast and the sea are available online. Not all of these are specific to Northumberland and Berwickshire, but all should be useful for teachers across the curriculum. The links below are organised by broad topic area.
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Fishing Industry
Tourism
Water
Marine Biology
- Inspire Me: Food Webs
- St Abbs & Eyemouth marine reserve, several teachers’ packs linked to Scottish curriculum levels
- European Marine Site – ‘Breaking the Waves’ resources
- Many resources for enquiry-based teaching and learning at Key Stage 3 at Inspiring Seas
- BBC Blue Planet Challenge
Animals
- Inspire Me: Puffins
- Inspire Me: Food Webs
- Pond dipping & Minibeasts packs to download from Northumberland Wildlife Trust
- Watch and log animals in the Eye Project
- Take part in the RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch
- Use this article to stimulate research into seal populations
Shore and coastal habitats
- Clear information about coastal habitats
- A fun sheet from River Ocean
- Be inspired by Holding Back the Tide coastal education projects in East Anglia
- Inspire Me: Coast Bingo
- Download Common Invertebrates of the Berwickshire Coast , Common Seaweeds of the Berwickshire Coast and Rockpool fish of the Berwickshire Coast to help you spot and identify coastal plant and animal life
Safety at sea
History
- Berwick Barracks, Castle and Ramparts Teachers’ information
- Dunstanburgh Castle Teachers’ information
- Lindisfarne Priory Teachers’ information
- Warkworth Castle Teachers’ information
Local Studies
- Links to learning resources on Northumberland communities
Visual art & design
- Take part in the World Beach Art challenge
- Inspire Me: Zoom-in photography challenge
ICT & media skills
Active Citizenship
- Dive Straight In – dip-in guide to engaging others in marine issues
- Organise an event for Low Tide Day
- BBC & National Trust’s Breathing Places resource (Full of ideas for creating and conserving wild spaces)
