What you will learn

Understand how to identify different UK mammal species, how scientists organise them in groups and what can be done to help improve their unique habitats.

  • Learn to identify common and rare native mammals

  • Explore different habitats to find out which mammals live where and why

  • Find out what conservationists are doing to help mammals thrive

Three live lessons on Weds 5 August from 09:00am

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Lesson 1: Identify common UK mammals and learn how scientists arrange them into groups.

    • Click here to access the Zoom lesson (open 15 minutes before the lesson start time)
  • 2

    Lesson 2: Identify rare UK mammals, describe their habitats and explain what conservationists are doing to help them.

    • Click here to access the Zoom lesson (open 15 minutes before the lesson start time)
  • 3

    Lesson 3: Choose a challenge to help you become a UK Wildlife Mammals expert!

    • Click here to access the Zoom lesson (open 15 minutes before the lesson start time)

Extend your knowledge

Take your learning beyond the lesson!

  • Independent learning activities

    Independent learning is provided to help deepen and extend knowledge.

  • Free resources included

    Links to great information on the internet are provided for you to explore further.

Your tutor...

Science tutor and co-founder

Andy Milson

Andy Milson (BSc, PGCE) taught GCSEs and A-levels in state secondary schools for seven years and has been delivering private tuition since 2015. Alongside teaching Andy has worked in Child, Adolescent and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and in an NHS Research team. Andy has a broad range of interests (literally ranging from Astronomy to Zoology!) and loves sharing his learning with children (and adults) of all ages.