Knowing Nature

Discussion about the 2018 film The Meg, directed by Jon Turteltaub.

You may want to watch the film first and think about:

What does the film make you feel about the shark?

What human impacts on the ocean are depicted?

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Tips for setting up a wildlife pond and ideas for using it with kids or classes.

Safety considerations (11:15)

Plants and animals (20:07)

Lesson planning tips and ideas (26:00)

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Discussion of the 1993 classic of palaeontology, Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg. Guests this episode: Tom and Conor.

You may want to watch the film first and think about:

Are there situations where you would want to bring back an extinct species?

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Tips for running a successful bug hunt as an educator. What to consider when setting up a wildlife area. Ideas for planning bug hunting lessons.

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Discussion on how video games can be used as a tool for learning about the natural world. Ideas for teachers. Discussion on Minecraft, Oxygen not Included, and Animal Crossing.

This episode's guest is Tom L. Full show notes at https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/

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Discussion about the film Over the hedge. Released in 2006. Recommended for ages 8-12. This week's guests are educators Ayesha and Lauren.

You may like to watch the film first and think about these questions.

What type of food does the movie focus on? What might happen to these animals in the next year

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Discussion about environmental and conservation themes in the film Ferngully.  Film recommended for ages 5-12. This week's guests: Science and environmental educators Ayesha and Ane.

You may like to watch the movie first have a think about: What species do you recognize in the film? Who’s the villain?

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Tips for getting started in nature photography and taking photos for identification purposes. This week’s guests tell us about the off-the-beaten-track photography hobbies.

Astrophotography (17:00)

Cyanotyping (25:00)

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A few nature book recommendations for adults and kids. Kids book recommendations at 22 min.

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Ideas for engaging with plants without needing to leave your home. Time to rearrange, re-pot, and take cuttings. Make the most of kitchen scraps. Some thoughts on setting up your own terrarium.

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Info on common spiders you might find in your house here in the UK. Are they dangerous (no they're not). And activities for getting to know your 8-legged roommates. 

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Addon to Ep.10. I ask some friends to tell us about how they've made habitats for invertebrates. We discuss snails, woodlice, worms, and kitchen herbs in window boxes.

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Since we're all stuck indoors, here are some ideas for how to get started studying invertebrates from the comfort of your own home. How to keep dead windowsill specimens safe. Ideas for building your own ID key.

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Suggestions for how to get into watching birds from home. Ideas for teaching about birds and migration.

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Discussing the importance of how nature is depicted in movies. Ideas for using films to explore ecosystems and how people and nature interact.  

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First photo of a black hole. Deer seen first time in 30 years. Nene no longer endangered. Rats playing hide and seek. EPA to expand use of antibiotics against citrus greening.

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Another tour through mammals! This week looks at mammal reproductive strategies. Discussion focuses on considerations when planning a tour and the various roles of a tour guide.

Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg

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