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The Mental Health Benefits of Biodiversity

SecondaryYear 7 - 8Health and Physical EducationHealthEnvironmentalBiodiversitySocialSocial and Emotional Learning

Summary

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.

Lesson guides and printables

Lesson Plan

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Teacher Content Info

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News Report Planning Sheet

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