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Free Courses

Glacial Landforms

Uncover the vital role of glaciers! This short course explores their importance and impact on the food chain.

Why Choose This Course?

In this course, students will research the importance of glaciers and their role in the food chain. They will investigate the Arctic Circle food web and understand how ice helps to preserve life. Students will also research a glacier nearest to them. The objective is to build awareness and understanding of how glaciers are vital to human, animal, and insect life, and to promote glacier preservation.

Learning Goals

  • Scientific Understanding: Explore the science behind the water cycle and its impact on living organisms and the Earth’s surface.

  • Environmental Stewardship: Learn how to protect and manage natural resources sustainably.

  • Collaboration: Work with peers on projects that promote awareness and conservation of water resources.

  • Creative Expression: Use art and design to represent scientific concepts and communicate ideas effectively.

  • Critical Thinking: Analyze the effects of human activity on the environment and develop solutions to protect water systems.

Global Impacts Already Made

This course has empowered children worldwide to become published authors, share their voices, and contribute to meaningful causes through storytelling. Their books not only inspire readers but also generate real-world change, making this program a unique opportunity to connect creativity with impact.

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Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

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Ages:  Year 3 upwards

Course Duration: 1 Lesson

Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins

Key Curriculum Areas:   Writing Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship Ethics, Leadership Teamwork, Community Engagement

Teacher/s:  Gavin McCormack 

Why Choose This Course?

In this course, students will research the importance of glaciers and their role in the food chain. They will investigate the Arctic Circle food web and understand how ice helps to preserve life. Students will also research a glacier nearest to them. The objective is to build awareness and understanding of how glaciers are vital to human, animal, and insect life, and to promote glacier preservation.

Learning Goals

Scientific Understanding

Explore the science behind the water cycle and its effects on living organisms and the Earth’s surface.


Environmental Stewardship

 Learn how to protect and manage natural resources sustainably.


Collaboration

Work with peers on awareness and conservation of water resources.


Creative Expression

Use art and design to represent scientific concepts and communicate ideas.

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Global Impacts Already Made

This course has empowered children worldwide to become changemakers, turning their ideas into real-world solutions and inspiring others to take action.

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Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

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Ages:  Year 3 upwards

Course Duration: 1 Lesson

Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins

Key Curriculum Areas:   Writing Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship Ethics, Leadership Teamwork, Community Engagement

Teacher/s:  Gavin McCormack

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