This interactive assembly, celebrating British Science Week 2023, encourages learners to discover how our research technicians, scientists (and robins!) are working together to unlock the secrets of the soil beneath our feet! Key Stage: suitable for KS3, KS4 and KS5 Key words: Ecosystem, Mycorrhizae, Photosynthesis, Climate, Investigate Learning Objectives: Identify interdependence in forest ecosystems Describe the journey of carbon through trees Explain what mycorrhizae are For more details, head to the BIFoR education resources site.

An exciting climate friendly future is taking shape. During this fully resourced lesson, your pupils will be empowered to consider the causes, effects and solutions of key issues surrounding climate change. You will introduce your students to the world’s largest climate change experiment, before encouraging them to bring their own ideas to the table. Pupils will work in groups to assemble their own ‘solution trees’, considering the causes, effects and solutions of key climate change issues. They will have the chance to feedback their ideas and vote on their preferred solutions. This curriculum linked lesson will ensure your students have a meaningful voice in supporting an exciting climate friendly future take root and grow!