Teaching overview
Learning points
- Bumblebees have solved a complex puzzle using social learning
- Coral reefs in Indonesia have been restored using reef stars
- Virtual Reality headsets are being used to improve the mental wellbeing of astronauts
Curriculum keywords
- bumblebees
- coral reefs
- virtual reality
This Week's Kahoot Quiz
Each week we'll be bringing you a free quiz that you can use with your students after they've enjoyed the episode.
Spark a discussion
Bumblebees
- How did the untrained bumblebees solve the puzzle?
- Can you think of an example where you used social learning to pick up a new skill?
- How might social learning help animals in the wild?
Coral Reefs
- What are some threats that can damage coral reefs?
- How did this project restore the damaged coral reefs?
- What are some other ways we can protect coral reefs?
Virtual Reality in Space
- How is virtual reality being used to help the mental wellbeing of astronauts?
- What do the virtual reality headsets show?
- What do you think it would be like to live aboard the International Space Station?
Classroom Resources
Use these resources to get the most out of the news update and engage your class in topical science!
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Video Viewing Guide
This graphic organizer supports your students to capture their thoughts and questions as they watch the news update.
Make Your Own Science News Update
This simple guide helps your students to create their very own science news updates.
Language and Literacy Activities
This guide gives you ideas for how the news update can be used to support language and literacy activities.
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- Synchronous/asynchronous distance learning