The Mental Health Benefits of Biodiversity

SecondaryYear 7 - 8Health and Physical EducationHealthEnvironmentalBiodiversitySocialSocial and Emotional Learning

Lesson Summary

Students will personally explore the positive effects of nature on mental health and wellbeing. They will use research and case studies to explore real-life examples of how biodiversity can support individual and community mental health, and share this with their peers through the creative development of freeze-frame news reports. The creation of a ‘Take 10 Outside’ campaign will encourage their school community to connect with nature more regularly.

Learning intentions

Students will:

explore how spending time in biodiverse environments supports emotional well-being
reflect on how biodiversity can support individual and community mental health.

Success criteria

Students can:

explain at least 2 mental health benefits of spending time in biodiverse or natural spaces
design a well-being activity that encourages others to connect with nature in their local area.

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Lesson Details

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The Mental Health Benefits of Biodiversity

Lesson Summary

Learning intentions

Success criteria

Lesson Guides and Printables

Lesson Details

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Resources Required

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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