A simple mix-and-match activity to help make ocean acidification more personable. A selection of different marine animal cartoons are presented; the participant(s) match the images to the behaviour changes that occur as a result of a more acidic ocean. Each example is taken from a…
In November 2021, Glasgow hosts COP26, but what is COP26 and why is it important? Our Science Communicator Jennifer explains the purpose of the conference and why it is a crucial opportunity to tackle climate change. For more Live sessions and fantastic content, go to…
We hear a lot about climate change in the media and it often comes alongside images of extreme weather. Science Communicator Jennifer explains the difference between climate change and weather and how climate change can cause extreme weather events across the world. For more Live…
Life Science Centre are bringing you climate action activities to try at home! Have a go at creating your very own homemade oven made of recycled materials and harnessing solar power!
Image credit: © Science Museum Group Younger audiences can discover more about climate change and ideas for a better world with learning resources from the Science Museum Group. Designed for 7–14 year olds, these downloadable activities to complete at home will support families to think…
Plants have their own life cycle, just like all living things. Plants start as seeds. In the right conditions, seeds sprout stems and leaves. Later in their life, they bloom with flowers and fruits. These flowers and fruits make the seeds for the next generation…
Use this engaging online book to share the science behind water shortage and drought in the UK and how we can change our behaviour to protect our water supply in our changing climate. Then use your imagination to enter the DRY & Waterwise competition to…
Our City Our Future emerged from ClairCity, an EU research project that sought to include citizens in decision-making processes around clean air and climate change across Europe. Over 3,500 children and young people were involved during the course of the project from 2016-2020, taking part…
Glasgow Science Centre is joined by Dr. James Rae to help us understand just what climate change is, why it’s so serious and how we can go about solving it.
In this Powering the Future video from #GSCAtHome, you can make a model water wheel as you investigate how to change the movement energy in flowing water to something more useful.