This week I speak to Dan Procter, local historian and teacher trainer, about Environmental History. Dan is a former History Teacher. This is a fascinating and relevant topic. 



Link to resources - http://sites.google.com/view/ks3environmentalhistory



We chat about:- 



-              Appreciations of Nature.



-              Definitions of Environmental History.



-              The central importance of Environmental History.



-              The increase in environmental awareness. 



-              Links between environment and wellbeing.



-              Environmental impact going back to Roman Times. 



-              The ease and effectiveness of the integration of environment into history.



-              Thematic reoccurrence.



-              Interconnection and holism.



-              The importance of history in understanding modern complex issues.



-              Examples of topics and lessons.



-              Recommendations for further reading and study.



-              The issue of sustainability.



-              Cross-curricular approaches. 



-              The new GCSE in Natural History and the possibility of a GCSE strand in Environmental     History.



-              And so much more!



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