Health and the environment are important learning areas in science education and their significance is growing. Not only do they have high social relevance, but they are also close to students' interests and needs. They provide many opportunities to unlock science with questions that are personally relevant to boys and girls and that inspire them to engage in science.
This book contains a selection of papers from prominent professionals in science, health and environmental education, who reflect on science education, each from their specific point of view. The core idea is to present well-founded perspectives on how science education may benefit from challenges stemming from both health and environmental education.
Specific reasons are discussed as to why these two areas are particularly legitimized to challenge science education, and their potential impact on a revision of science education is evaluated.
A new pedagogy for science environment health that yields interesting and relevant science education for students and teachers, and addresses the grand challenges of this century: what an attractive and rewarding project The book will motivate teachers, teacher educators and science education researchers to take part in this on-going project."

Introduced by newsreader, presenter, and Barnardo's president Natasha Kaplinsky, Letters From Lockdown features 100+ letters from celebrity names, COVID heroes, and a diverse range of members of the public, all answering the question - 'What was lockdown like for you?'

Contributors include: Paul McCartney · Joe Wicks · Malala Yousafzai · Helen Mirren · Cressida Cowell · Mary Berry · Richard Branson · Peppa Pig · Andy Murray · Helena Bonham Carter · Lenny Henry · Bruno Tonioli · Romesh Ranganathan · The family of Captain Tom · Bear Grylls · Charly Cox · Dr Alex George · Jacqueline Wilson · Matt Lucas · Monica Galetti · Kelly Holmes · Bill Gates· Sir Mo Farah and many more.

The publisher will donate all profits, which will be a minimum of £1.50 for each copy of the book sold, to Barnardo's (registered charity in England and Wales no. 216250), who do important work to protect and support the UK's most vulnerable children, more in need now than ever.

The letter writers include doctors and nurses, care home staff and vaccinators, train drivers and hairdressers, teachers and environmentalists - people who have been on the frontline in tackling the pandemic, or in trying to get the world back on its feet. Other letters document the unforgettable lighter moments of the past year: interviews crashed by children, TikTok triumphs and disasters, and Goats joining Zoom meetings. Each offers their unique perspective on the year everything changed.

Other contributors include: Al Gore; Alexandra Shulman, Davina McCall, Toby Regbo, Trevor McDonald, Jo Malone, Keir Starmer, Boris Johnson, Mark Ronson, Maro Itoje, Nicola Adams, Raymond Blanc, Richard Curtis and Emma Freud, Chris Van Dusen, Sita Brahmachari, Sophie Gonzales, Hayden Kays, Tim Peake, Sean Fitzpatrick, and Joan Collins.

The idea for the book came from Natasha Kaplinsky's children, Arlo and Kika. They wrote an open letter, wanting to understand other people's experiences of lockdown. Their question, 'What was lockdown like for you?' is the prompt; the collection of letters in response form the book. As we keep our fingers crossed that this summer will bring a safe end to restrictions, this mixture of funny, sad, heart-warming, surprising, heroic and honest experiences will mark the start of a period of reflection.

Spot On is spot on! The most popular course in South Africa, Spot On has everything a learner needs in one book. Spot On improves results, makes learning enjoyable, makes teaching a pleasure and is easy to use. The Spot On Teacher’s Guide comes with printable planning material, Formal Assessment Tasks, revision tests and exams.

This practical resource book for Key Stage 2 explores a range of emotions using both original poetry and well-known artworks to stimulate discussion in the classroom.

Based on the extensive teaching experience of Daphne Gutteridge and Vivien Smith as well as current educational initiatives such as ECM and SEAL, this book is aimed at practitioners who are committed to creating an emotionally healthy classroom environment where children feel valued and confident about managing and responding to feelings. Providing practical and creative resources throughout, this book:

• Covers both negative and positive emotions, including confidence, hope, resilience, excitement, disappointment, sadness, frustration, confusion and many more
• Links to SEAL initiatives and the PHSE curriculum
• Has activities for all abilities
• Outlines clear objectives and resource lists for all activities

Essential reading for all teachers who wish to create an emotionally literate environment, this book provides a practical and creative resource to enable teachers to develop emotional literacy in a cross curricula context in their classrooms.

Helping Kids Live Mindfully: A Grab Bag of Classroom Activities for Middle School Students helps students enhance their lives by using Mindfulness on a daily basis in school and at home. It gives them the tools to cope with anger, frustration, and stress, while helping them learn how to talk and listen to get positive results. The book aims to help students maximize their school experience academically and socially. It's a fact that many school districts using Mindfulness programs find that teaching their students Mindfulness techniques can greatly enhance school climate and cut down on discipline problems so students can be free to learn and flourish in the classroom. Additionally, this book helps teachers reach curricular goals in many subject areas by providing small group, entire class, and individual activities. Finally, this book encourages parents and extended family members to participate in the program with their children to help them use Mindfulness in many different situations they encounter daily, such as getting along better with family members, dealing with disappointment, and using technology wisely.

Providing a conceptual understanding and practical suggestions for educating children in skills that can promote their mental health, this text presents principles for effective delivery of suggested intervention techniques. Chapters in the first section of the text focus on helping children to deal with problem situations. The second section provides Information To Promote Emotionally Healthy Children, Including A knowledge of self, a respect for self and others, healthy habit strength, and a balance between work and play. Suggestions are also provided for enhancing intervention efforts and principles proven effective in mental health education.

As parents and teachers know, yelling comes naturally to children. This friendly, encouraging book, geared to preschool and primary children, introduces and reinforces where and when to use an indoor voice or an outdoor voice. In classic Best Behavior style the author tells young readers, Your voice is a powerful tool. How you use it is up to you. Vivid illustrations show the times and places for an indoor voice, the ways people ask us to quiet our voices, and times when yelling might occur. What happens if you re mad or frustrated or really, really excited? Your voice gets louder and LOUDER. But yelling hurts people s ears and feelings. Children learn that they can quiet their voice and use their words to talk about a problem. Think before you yell, and use your words well! Includes a special section for parents and caregivers with activities and discussion starters. The Best Behavior series uses simple words and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages baby preschool, and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages 4 7. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.

Social Stories for Kids in Conflict is a practical guide to help young people improve their behaviour. Designed to help all those who work and/or live with young people who have difficulties with their behaviours and relationships with others, this book is a practical guide to help young people become more aware of their behaviour and its effect on other people. Focusing on mediation (including communication, the unblocking of channels, the breaking down of barriers, the righting of wrongs, making amends, and restorative justice), the book includes: dialogues used by a neutral person to highlight difficulties and possible changes in behaviour cartoons and other visual techniques that can be used to present alternative ways to discuss problems examples of social stories covering personal stuff, daily routines, home life, social skills, homework, work and playtime, PE and games, as well as a guide to writing your own social stories Powerpoint presentation for staff, parents and carers. Developed from work with children and young people with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and related conditions, as well as troubled young people with no named condition, the ideas and techniques can be used and modified to help all young people to become more aware of their behaviour and its effect on other people. This 2nd edition has been revised and updated and now includes an expanded section of social stories.

This art therapy book helps children learn and display the important character values of kindness, respectfulness, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and gratitude.

" Life is not all beer and skittles...and all books are not fairytales. In an imperfect state of existence, the poetry of it is that we cannot have all things as we would like them. "-Andrew Lang Perhaps in a perfect world, there would be no need for heroes, though such existence is unheard of. Instead, people must step up when they are needed, in whatever ways they are able. The Red Book of Heroes by Andrew and Leonora Lang serves as a record for some of these people, histories most daring and compassionate heroes. With masterful storytelling, a vast array of heroes is portrayed in this striking collection, including well-known historical figures, such as Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, and obscure heroes, such as John Howard the Philanthropist. With stories of varying lengths and diverse origins and characters, Andrew and Leonora Lang's The Red Book of Heroes depicts the stories and backgrounds of historical figures. with intimate detail and authenticity. This edition of The Red Book of Heroes by Andrew and Leonora Lang now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Red Book of Heroes creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original authenticity and mastery of Andrew and Leonora Lang's work.

Teens make mistakes. Sometimes fatal ones. In today's world, parents and educators are often baffled about how to impart values and discuss the virtues of conscientiousness, rational thinking, and empathy into wired, stressed, and over-stimulated teens! Through an engaging and relatable story, "Taming CHAOS" teaches a step-by-step process for making good decisions. "Taming CHAOS" encourages a healthy conversation with teenagers on the process of "decision-making," acknowledging that the decisions and choices they face are valid and worthy of careful consideration. Whether you are a teacher or study group discussion leader, "Taming CHAOS" offers a unique process of "decision making" to teenagers and young adults. To remain grounded as a teenager requires a level of clarity and iron restraint that most teenagers simply don't have; thus, many times not always making good decisions or choices in their individual best interest. This Leader's Discussion Guide & Workbook, is an excellent resource and compliment for any teacher or study group discussion leader instructing teenagers on the decision making process. The Workbook is well organized and formatted for each chapter of "Taming Chaos," providing a short summary, concepts section, and discussion questions which encourage students to drill down on the chapter concepts, employing a mix of concrete & abstract questions. We get it. Teachers already have to juggle so many balls in the air. That's why we created simple, succinct and well-written lesson plans for each chapter. These lesson plans will provide a "ready-made" solution for teaching and growing a student's understanding of decision making.

Enhancing Personal, Social and Health Education offers an accessible and thought-provoking approach to developing effective practice in PSHE. The book uses case-study examples to offer insights and reflections that will support practitioners developing work in their own schools.

The authors begin by examining the national PSHE framework and guidelines and outlining the essential ingredients of effective practice. Subsequent chapters provide case-study examples of PSHE practice in primary and secondary schools and broader whole school initiatives. The book offers many useful ideas for planning and teaching PSHE, but also raises fundamental questions about policy at national and local levels, and the extent to which current guidance is helpful and supportive.

It will be essential reading for all teachers committed to nurturing the personal and social development of their students.

This art therapy book helps children cherish their own unique qualities, respect other lifestyles and views, be sensitive of others' disabilities, overcome feelings of helplessness or isolation, and stand up for themselves and others.

Contents:
1. Personal, social and health education: Challenging practice Part 1: Case Studies of PSHE curriculum practice 2. 'The stuff around it': Sex and relationships education within PSHE 3. The Global Footprints project: Steps towards a global dimension in primary schools 4. Developing students' rights and responsibilities through the PSHE curriculum Part 2: Case-Studies of wider school practice 5. Conflict resolution in schools: Case-Studies from an Inner London Borough 6. School councils and pupils' personal and social development 7. Developing an approach to emotional literacy: First steps in a whole school perspective 8. Dreaming for good: drama and personal and social development Part 3: Case-Studies of whole school approaches 9. Happy, calm and caring: Ethos and PSHE at Park Lane Primary School 10. A normal school soon? 11. Establishing a community of practice for citizenship education Part 4: Bringing things together 12. Leadership and management of PSHE to support a whole school approach 13. Looking to the future

Folk tales give us hope. They show us that we can succeed in spite of apparent problems. And they entertain. Perhaps this accounts for their universal appeal and their amazing ability to survive. "The Enormous Potato" is one such story that has been around for generations. Retold by professional storyteller Aubrey Davis, it shows what can be accomplished when everyone lends a hand to solve a problem. The Enormous Potato begins with a farmer who plants an eye -- a potato eye. It grows and grows into an enormous potato. Harvest time comes, but the potato is so big that the farmer can't pull it out. So he calls for help, first to his wife, then to their daughter, then to the dog and so on. Energetic illustrations capture the growing determination of the family to free the potato from the soil and the celebratory feast that follows their success.

What makes the Life orientation Today course unique? Language appropriate to South African learners across the board, key words explained and included in a glossary; physical education content includes fun activities and playful games; physical education includes emphasis on holistic well-being, including healthy lifestyle habits and relaxation exercises; full-colour throughout, including illustrations and modern, relevant photographs; the situations included in case studies and activities appreciate and acknowledge everyday South African realities, with attention to cultural and racial diversity as well as positive gender representation. Trust Today to be up-to-date and fresh for the classroom: Opportunities for revision, exam practice and assessment throughout; develops language skills alongside subject knowledge; all content is fully CAPS-compliant. Your easy-to-use complete classroom solution! Today, for successful teaching tomorrow.

This handbook provides the Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) co-ordinator in a school with everything that they need to deliver good practice in this subject. The book contains thorough guidance through policy and required practice and has a strongly practical bias. It shows through examples of good practice what can be achieved and how this can generally help to raise standards in schools.

This is a topical, lively and up-to-date book which tackles the real issues facing schools, heads, co-ordinators and classroom teachers in an engaging and practical manner. It quotes from examples and case studies where strategies worked, and failed - but also keeps the learning of the pupil as the focus of all activities.

The PSHE Co-ordinators Handbook is what every Head and PSHE co-ordinator needs to help them make practical sense of the new curriculum, the new PSHE, the new healthy school standard, social inclusion, citizenship, school councils, and the new Ofsted requirements - and how these can be woven together in a coherent way to support the raising of academic standards.

This book is of great interest to all teachers and student teachers who wish to harness the power of drama and story for the purposes of social and moral education and in support of the National Literacy Strategy. It provides documented schemes of work in the form of lesson plans for each of the primary year groups, with clearly defined objectives and criteria for assessment, a step-by-step guidance through the drama work, clear links with individual objectives specified by the National Literacy Strategy, and further classroom activities to support the objectives of a curriculum for social and moral education.

In proposing an analytical framework for the contribution drama can make to the moral education of children, the author draws upon classroom examples and provides teachers with straightforward guidance to support their own whole-school planning.

Originally published in 1989. This book describes a variety of ways to plan and implement sexuality education and provides in-depth information on resources available. Each contributor describes one aspect of the practice of sexuality education: its goals, theory, planning and development, implementation, evaluation, teacher-training, or the role of community agencies. Articles in each section offer practical and useful guidelines for conducting sexuality education and also serve as a sound introduction to the subject. Annotated bibliographies appear at the end of each section.

The Little Library Life Skills Kit (along with the Literacy and Numeracy Kits) was initially developed to respond to a need for high quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. After ten years successful use in schools, the kits have now been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and the new education policies. The Life Skills Kit focuses on promoting life skills to learners of five to nine years of age, as stated in the National Curriculum Statement. Remembering Grandmother gently handles the concept of death as a part of life; a sad, but in this case, natural event. Although there is real sadness, there is also comfort and support from family and friends. The story shows learners that there is a cycle to life.

Pre-teens and teenagers are faced with a continually changing and complex social world that not only involves face-to-face action, but also online and social media interaction. What's the Buzz with Teenagers? offers a highly practical programme designed to explicitly teach young people to get along and maintain healthy relationships with their friends, family and the broader community. Embracing current thinking on 'self-awareness and behaviour transformation' in adolescents, it uses highly interactive role plays, film-making, thinking exercises, quizzes, group discussions and confidence-building games to improve social skills and promote inclusion in a fun, effective and appealing way. Easy to implement in upper primary and middle schools, in healthcare settings and beyond, What's the Buzz with Teenagers?: is a deeply structured resource to teach young people in the 12- to 15-year-old developmental range; offers a connecting approach to bring young people together to learn without the pressure of 'getting social interaction right' all the time; aims to normalise the anxieties, sensitivities and loneliness that many young people experience during adolescence by sharing thoughts and exploring this common ground; explicitly teaches how to 'read' the emotional needs of others, show empathy and build relationships; and uses a developmental model that ensures relevance and inclusion to young people with a broad range of backgrounds, abilities and challenges. The programme provides lessons that educators and health professionals can adapt to suit their individual circumstances and time frames, and creates a framework for a warm, engaging and interactive space in which learning is optimised. The book is complemented by the website www.whatsthebuzz.net.au, which offers online downloadable resources and a further six lessons. Also available are What's the Buzz?: A Social Skills Enrichment Programme for Primary Students and What's the Buzz? For Early Learners: A Complete Social Skills Foundation Course.

From celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today's #MeToo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive conversations around the tricky topic of consent. When it comes to sex, relationships, and consent, establishing boundaries and figuring out who you are and what you want is never simple-especially as a teenager. What's the line between a friendship and a romantic partner? How can you learn to trust your body's signals? And what if you're not quite sure what your sexuality is? In this book, renowned celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew and his daughter Paulina Pinsky take on those awkward, incredibly important questions teens today are asking themselves and parents wish they had a better grasp on. Filled with tangible and accessible resources, and featuring humorous and raw personal anecdotes, this is the perfect guide for teens, parents, and educators to go beyond "the talk" and dive into honest and meaningful conversations about sex, relationships, and consent.