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These curriculum-linked GCSE and A-Level teaching resources are primarily aimed at KS4 and KS5 students studying biology or environmental studies.
Some aspects will also be relevant to students studying geography.
All elements of resource packs are free to use for educational purposes. They can be used separately or together to support one-off projects. Field and classroom-based options provide flexibility for year-round use.
Each resource pack contains:
- PowerPoint presentation
- teacher’s notes
- student workbook
- ID charts (where applicable)
- example risk assessments (where applicable)
GCSE - resource packs
Field-based teaching resource packs for GCSE
What to ConserveCompare biotic and abiotic characteristics of three habitats. Decide which habitat should be protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). |
(ZIP, 8MB) |
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How Polluted?Measure characteristics of the soil, air and vegetation to investigate whether the heathland is being affected by nitrogen pollution. |
(ZIP, 12MB) |
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Mapping for Climate ChangeAssess the state of vegetation and use GPS technology to map a heathland fragment. |
(ZIP, 15MB) |
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Designing InvestigationsSuggestions for independent investigations that could be carried out at heathland sites. |
(ZIP, 400KB) |
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Pony GrazingCompare the vegetation and characteristics of two heathland sites – one managed by pony grazing and one not. Is pony grazing a suitable heathland management tool? |
(ZIP, 8MB) |
Classroom-based teaching resource packs for GCSE
Introduction to Lowland HeathlandUse different sources of information to learn and teach each other about the lowland heathland habitat. |
(ZIP, 3MB) |
A-Level - resource packs
Field-based teaching resource packs for A-Level
Heather DistributionUse field, laboratory and data analysis techniques to investigate how soil abiotic factors influence the distribution of different heather species. |
(ZIP, 7MB) |
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Designing InvestigationsSuggestions for independent investigations that could be carried out at heathland sites. |
(ZIP, 400KB) |
Classroom-based teaching resource packs for A-Level
Introduction to Lowland HeathlandUse different sources of information to learn and teach each other about the lowland heathland habitat. |
(ZIP, 3MB) |
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Nitrogen Pollution (Virtual Field Trip)Use ecological surveying techniques, and graphical and statistical analysis to investigate the impact of nitrogen pollution on heathland vegetation. |
(ZIP, 30MB) |
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Heathlands and Roads (Virtual Field Trip)Use a case study to investigate the impacts roads have on the vegetation and fragmentation of heathland habitats. |
(ZIP, 15MB) |
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Conservation and ManagementA series of interactive activities to understand the conflicts surrounding land use in the UK – particularly the conflicts between economic and social benefits, and environmental conservation. |
(ZIP, 6MB) |
Further resources and information
- Dorset for You education resources
Heathland activity packs for Key Stages 1-3 and older students.
- Royal Geographical Society moorland ecology lessons
Ecology lessons exploring the Peak District National Park.
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