Chris Graham
@chrisgraham.bsky.social
🌿Biology teacher and sustainability lead at a sixth form college
🌳Trying to build plant and nature positivity in students and society as a whole
🪴Sustainability in schools - action for change, a voice for change, teach for change
🌳Trying to build plant and nature positivity in students and society as a whole
🪴Sustainability in schools - action for change, a voice for change, teach for change
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Chris Graham
@chrisgraham.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Inspiring Ecological Literacy | Biology for a Better Tomorrow
Chris Graham
contentwithpurpose.co.uk
This is me:
Sustainability and education: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Teaching classification and evolution using plants: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/t...
Ideas for plants throughout biology: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/g...
Ecological literacy: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/rsb/biology-...
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It is @greencareersweek.bsky.social 💚
Check out our post full of useful links and an environmental careers story from @head-in-the-clouds.bsky.social
Did you have a #GreenJob before teaching? How are you celebrating this week? Let us know below!
#GCW2025 #GreenCareers #GreenSkills
Check out our post full of useful links and an environmental careers story from @head-in-the-clouds.bsky.social
Did you have a #GreenJob before teaching? How are you celebrating this week? Let us know below!
#GCW2025 #GreenCareers #GreenSkills
Green Careers Week
From Biology Field Trip to a Green Career When I was at school, my original plan was to study Accountancy. It seemed sensible and a financially secure career path. Then came my A-level Biology field trip. It was one of those rare weeks of blistering sunshine on the coast of Wales, and I loved every minute of it. Being outdoors, surrounded by nature, collecting data with the sea breeze in my hair (I had more hair back then) — I was completely in my element.
chatbiology.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It is @greencareersweek.bsky.social 💚
Check out our post full of useful links and an environmental careers story from @head-in-the-clouds.bsky.social
Did you have a #GreenJob before teaching? How are you celebrating this week? Let us know below!
#GCW2025 #GreenCareers #GreenSkills
Check out our post full of useful links and an environmental careers story from @head-in-the-clouds.bsky.social
Did you have a #GreenJob before teaching? How are you celebrating this week? Let us know below!
#GCW2025 #GreenCareers #GreenSkills
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Plants, Sustainability & Science Education🌱🌎🍎
Join us with @chrisgraham.bsky.social for a session at the Secondary Science Festival at Bedford College on 8th July.
For more info & to book, use the QR code. 📲
@cleapss.bsky.social @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social
Join us with @chrisgraham.bsky.social for a session at the Secondary Science Festival at Bedford College on 8th July.
For more info & to book, use the QR code. 📲
@cleapss.bsky.social @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Plants, Sustainability & Science Education🌱🌎🍎
Join us with @chrisgraham.bsky.social for a session at the Secondary Science Festival at Bedford College on 8th July.
For more info & to book, use the QR code. 📲
@cleapss.bsky.social @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social
Join us with @chrisgraham.bsky.social for a session at the Secondary Science Festival at Bedford College on 8th July.
For more info & to book, use the QR code. 📲
@cleapss.bsky.social @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social
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Are you looking to build your confidence in microscopy?
Join us in partnership with @associationscied.bsky.social
on 04/06 for a twilight event (1/3). Suitable for teachers with all levels of experience🔬🌱🧑🏫
For more: www.ase.org.uk/events/build...
@stemlearning.bsky.social @royalsocbio.bsky.social
Join us in partnership with @associationscied.bsky.social
on 04/06 for a twilight event (1/3). Suitable for teachers with all levels of experience🔬🌱🧑🏫
For more: www.ase.org.uk/events/build...
@stemlearning.bsky.social @royalsocbio.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Are you looking to build your confidence in microscopy?
Join us in partnership with @associationscied.bsky.social
on 04/06 for a twilight event (1/3). Suitable for teachers with all levels of experience🔬🌱🧑🏫
For more: www.ase.org.uk/events/build...
@stemlearning.bsky.social @royalsocbio.bsky.social
Join us in partnership with @associationscied.bsky.social
on 04/06 for a twilight event (1/3). Suitable for teachers with all levels of experience🔬🌱🧑🏫
For more: www.ase.org.uk/events/build...
@stemlearning.bsky.social @royalsocbio.bsky.social
Check out the new L3 certificate in sustainability: teach.ocr.org.uk/level-3-cert...
I’m developing the teaching resources for it for OCR and I’m teaching it at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Sept 2025.
I love the spec they’ve come up with - such a useful qualification for students. #EduSky
I’m developing the teaching resources for it for OCR and I’m teaching it at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Sept 2025.
I love the spec they’ve come up with - such a useful qualification for students. #EduSky
Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability
We've created a new Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability for students aged 16 to develop applied subject knowledge and transferable skills.
teach.ocr.org.uk
April 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Check out the new L3 certificate in sustainability: teach.ocr.org.uk/level-3-cert...
I’m developing the teaching resources for it for OCR and I’m teaching it at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Sept 2025.
I love the spec they’ve come up with - such a useful qualification for students. #EduSky
I’m developing the teaching resources for it for OCR and I’m teaching it at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Sept 2025.
I love the spec they’ve come up with - such a useful qualification for students. #EduSky
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🌱It's International Plant Appreciation Day!🌿
Support the plants & community that inspire you. Please consider making an unrestricted gift—it provides flexible support, ensuring resources go where they’re needed most: crm.botany.org/makeadonation
Share your plant story! #LetsGoPlants #IamaBotanist
Support the plants & community that inspire you. Please consider making an unrestricted gift—it provides flexible support, ensuring resources go where they’re needed most: crm.botany.org/makeadonation
Share your plant story! #LetsGoPlants #IamaBotanist
April 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌱It's International Plant Appreciation Day!🌿
Support the plants & community that inspire you. Please consider making an unrestricted gift—it provides flexible support, ensuring resources go where they’re needed most: crm.botany.org/makeadonation
Share your plant story! #LetsGoPlants #IamaBotanist
Support the plants & community that inspire you. Please consider making an unrestricted gift—it provides flexible support, ensuring resources go where they’re needed most: crm.botany.org/makeadonation
Share your plant story! #LetsGoPlants #IamaBotanist
Have a look at this newsletter for what I’ve been doing to support students learning how to use microscopes. 🔬
Lots of other great stuff too. 🌳
Lots of other great stuff too. 🌳
🚨NEWS🚨
View the latest edition of our newsletter with info on:
🎒Plant Science Summer School 2025
🔬Teaching microscopy using plants
🍏Science Teaching Survey
🗞️Fascinating news stories
🤩and much more!
👀 zc.vg/VpLmc?m=0
@associationscied.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social @cleapss.bsky.social
View the latest edition of our newsletter with info on:
🎒Plant Science Summer School 2025
🔬Teaching microscopy using plants
🍏Science Teaching Survey
🗞️Fascinating news stories
🤩and much more!
👀 zc.vg/VpLmc?m=0
@associationscied.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social @cleapss.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Have a look at this newsletter for what I’ve been doing to support students learning how to use microscopes. 🔬
Lots of other great stuff too. 🌳
Lots of other great stuff too. 🌳
Reposted by Chris Graham
Looking for guidance teaching #Microscopy? 🔬🌱
Chris' latest article also featured in @associationscied.bsky.social School Science Review is available here with a presentation to download: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/t...
#plantsci @chrisgraham.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social
Chris' latest article also featured in @associationscied.bsky.social School Science Review is available here with a presentation to download: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/t...
#plantsci @chrisgraham.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Looking for guidance teaching #Microscopy? 🔬🌱
Chris' latest article also featured in @associationscied.bsky.social School Science Review is available here with a presentation to download: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/t...
#plantsci @chrisgraham.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social
Chris' latest article also featured in @associationscied.bsky.social School Science Review is available here with a presentation to download: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/t...
#plantsci @chrisgraham.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social
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In case you missed it the amazing @chrisgraham.bsky.social will be joining us for #ChatBiologyLive 🙌🏻
Happy Tuesday! We are pleased to announce our second contributor for #ChatBiologyLive is:
@ChrisGraham.bsky.social from @saps-news.bsky.social ! 🌱
If you want to come chat all things plants you can get your tickets here: buff.ly/3Vudzdv
#ChatBiology #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
@ChrisGraham.bsky.social from @saps-news.bsky.social ! 🌱
If you want to come chat all things plants you can get your tickets here: buff.ly/3Vudzdv
#ChatBiology #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
February 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
In case you missed it the amazing @chrisgraham.bsky.social will be joining us for #ChatBiologyLive 🙌🏻
Looking forward to meeting some of my biology education heroes in person for the first time, catching up with others and meeting new people.
Excited to have the opportunity to talk.
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Excited to have the opportunity to talk.
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Happy Tuesday! We are pleased to announce our second contributor for #ChatBiologyLive is:
@ChrisGraham.bsky.social from @saps-news.bsky.social ! 🌱
If you want to come chat all things plants you can get your tickets here: buff.ly/3Vudzdv
#ChatBiology #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
@ChrisGraham.bsky.social from @saps-news.bsky.social ! 🌱
If you want to come chat all things plants you can get your tickets here: buff.ly/3Vudzdv
#ChatBiology #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
February 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Looking forward to meeting some of my biology education heroes in person for the first time, catching up with others and meeting new people.
Excited to have the opportunity to talk.
💚🌳💚
Excited to have the opportunity to talk.
💚🌳💚
The #CANBill simply says that we will
- do what we say we’re going to do
- be informed by experts and by the people.
I, and many, will feel a massive betrayal if this doesn’t pass its second reading today.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@conservatives.bsky.social
@libdems.org.uk
@greenparty.org.uk
- do what we say we’re going to do
- be informed by experts and by the people.
I, and many, will feel a massive betrayal if this doesn’t pass its second reading today.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@conservatives.bsky.social
@libdems.org.uk
@greenparty.org.uk
January 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The #CANBill simply says that we will
- do what we say we’re going to do
- be informed by experts and by the people.
I, and many, will feel a massive betrayal if this doesn’t pass its second reading today.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@conservatives.bsky.social
@libdems.org.uk
@greenparty.org.uk
- do what we say we’re going to do
- be informed by experts and by the people.
I, and many, will feel a massive betrayal if this doesn’t pass its second reading today.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@conservatives.bsky.social
@libdems.org.uk
@greenparty.org.uk
One of the many really interesting points that Hannah writes about in her book ‘Not the end of the World’.
There is lots that needs to be done but there is hope. Hope that comes from data like these, past successes and the growing awareness of a need for action and participation in this action.
There is lots that needs to be done but there is hope. Hope that comes from data like these, past successes and the growing awareness of a need for action and participation in this action.
The world has passed "peak child".
This was a term coined by the late Hans Rosling, and the most recent data suggests that the world has reached it: the number of children has stopped growing.
My data insight on @ourworldindata.org today: ourworldindata.org/data-insight...
This was a term coined by the late Hans Rosling, and the most recent data suggests that the world has reached it: the number of children has stopped growing.
My data insight on @ourworldindata.org today: ourworldindata.org/data-insight...
January 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
One of the many really interesting points that Hannah writes about in her book ‘Not the end of the World’.
There is lots that needs to be done but there is hope. Hope that comes from data like these, past successes and the growing awareness of a need for action and participation in this action.
There is lots that needs to be done but there is hope. Hope that comes from data like these, past successes and the growing awareness of a need for action and participation in this action.
Does this image mean that we need to reduce global emissions by about 60% to stop increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Does this count as ‘Net Zero’?
It’s from: drawdown.org/drawdown-fou...
What would figures look like for 2024?
#Sustainability
Does this count as ‘Net Zero’?
It’s from: drawdown.org/drawdown-fou...
What would figures look like for 2024?
#Sustainability
January 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Does this image mean that we need to reduce global emissions by about 60% to stop increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Does this count as ‘Net Zero’?
It’s from: drawdown.org/drawdown-fou...
What would figures look like for 2024?
#Sustainability
Does this count as ‘Net Zero’?
It’s from: drawdown.org/drawdown-fou...
What would figures look like for 2024?
#Sustainability
Check out the Wild Check report from the FAO (www.fao.org/newsroom/det...).
There are some great examples and data about the importance of plants and it shows how connected we are to ecosystems even though we usually feel quite separated from the rest of nature.
#ITeachBio🧬
@saps-news.bsky.social
There are some great examples and data about the importance of plants and it shows how connected we are to ecosystems even though we usually feel quite separated from the rest of nature.
#ITeachBio🧬
@saps-news.bsky.social
The Wild Dozen: Prized as ingredients, vulnerable wild plants face surging demand
A new FAO report raises awareness about the need for their sustainable use
www.fao.org
January 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Check out the Wild Check report from the FAO (www.fao.org/newsroom/det...).
There are some great examples and data about the importance of plants and it shows how connected we are to ecosystems even though we usually feel quite separated from the rest of nature.
#ITeachBio🧬
@saps-news.bsky.social
There are some great examples and data about the importance of plants and it shows how connected we are to ecosystems even though we usually feel quite separated from the rest of nature.
#ITeachBio🧬
@saps-news.bsky.social
I’m exploring setting up savings accounts for my children (8, 9, and 11) and would like to choose a bank/building society with strong sustainability credentials. Does anyone have any advice?
December 29, 2024 at 10:12 AM
I’m exploring setting up savings accounts for my children (8, 9, and 11) and would like to choose a bank/building society with strong sustainability credentials. Does anyone have any advice?
Just read @hannahritchie.bsky.social ‘s book in 2 days (unheard of for me!). So quick because:
1) it’s very easy to read
2) it’s fascinating and I couldn’t put it down
3) we’re at the grandparents house and they’re entertaining the children.
Lots to reflect on - highly recommended
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1) it’s very easy to read
2) it’s fascinating and I couldn’t put it down
3) we’re at the grandparents house and they’re entertaining the children.
Lots to reflect on - highly recommended
💚🌳💚
December 22, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Just read @hannahritchie.bsky.social ‘s book in 2 days (unheard of for me!). So quick because:
1) it’s very easy to read
2) it’s fascinating and I couldn’t put it down
3) we’re at the grandparents house and they’re entertaining the children.
Lots to reflect on - highly recommended
💚🌳💚
1) it’s very easy to read
2) it’s fascinating and I couldn’t put it down
3) we’re at the grandparents house and they’re entertaining the children.
Lots to reflect on - highly recommended
💚🌳💚
Can’t wait for this. Hoping it will give me more ideas for enthusing my students about the nature around them. 💚🌳💚
Nothing quite beats the moment your long and wordy text document is laid out and the pdf actually looks like a book! Urban Plants 1st page proofs have arrived and I couldn’t be more excited #UrbanPlants #NatureWriting #botany @chiffchat.bsky.social www.bloomsbury.com/uk/urban-pla...
November 27, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Can’t wait for this. Hoping it will give me more ideas for enthusing my students about the nature around them. 💚🌳💚
Let’s hope that this and other efforts lead to a real focus on sustainability and nature connectedness in education in the next stages of the process 💚🌳💚
DfE called for evidence for their curriculum review. What better evidence than the scientific data of @edhawkins.org's #WarmingStripes & the #BiodiversityStripes?
The big round of applause from the audience suggests now is the time to put nature, sustainability & #ClimateInEducation.
The big round of applause from the audience suggests now is the time to put nature, sustainability & #ClimateInEducation.
November 26, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Let’s hope that this and other efforts lead to a real focus on sustainability and nature connectedness in education in the next stages of the process 💚🌳💚
In honor of National Tree Week in the UK here’s one of my favourite autumn sights.
I give you the elegant branches of a naked hornbeam.
Such a pleasing and distinctive pattern and shape it warms my heart when I see one.
I give you the elegant branches of a naked hornbeam.
Such a pleasing and distinctive pattern and shape it warms my heart when I see one.
November 26, 2024 at 4:49 PM
In honor of National Tree Week in the UK here’s one of my favourite autumn sights.
I give you the elegant branches of a naked hornbeam.
Such a pleasing and distinctive pattern and shape it warms my heart when I see one.
I give you the elegant branches of a naked hornbeam.
Such a pleasing and distinctive pattern and shape it warms my heart when I see one.
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Great PhD opportunity at @uniofexeter.bsky.social & Natural England to help tackle one of the current big questions in UK conservation - “How does gamebird release and management affect the population stability and recovery of UK bird species?” www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin....
Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter
www.exeter.ac.uk
November 24, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Great PhD opportunity at @uniofexeter.bsky.social & Natural England to help tackle one of the current big questions in UK conservation - “How does gamebird release and management affect the population stability and recovery of UK bird species?” www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin....
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"Education has a responsibility to make the future as bright as possible for our students. A big part of that is about addressing the climate & biodiversity crisis..."
@chrisgraham.bsky.social seconded to SAPS
Find out more about #BiologyForABetterTomorrow here: buff.ly/3Z5Q6le
🌱💚🌏 #plantscience
@chrisgraham.bsky.social seconded to SAPS
Find out more about #BiologyForABetterTomorrow here: buff.ly/3Z5Q6le
🌱💚🌏 #plantscience
November 22, 2024 at 3:02 PM
"Education has a responsibility to make the future as bright as possible for our students. A big part of that is about addressing the climate & biodiversity crisis..."
@chrisgraham.bsky.social seconded to SAPS
Find out more about #BiologyForABetterTomorrow here: buff.ly/3Z5Q6le
🌱💚🌏 #plantscience
@chrisgraham.bsky.social seconded to SAPS
Find out more about #BiologyForABetterTomorrow here: buff.ly/3Z5Q6le
🌱💚🌏 #plantscience
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We're delighted to see this series 'Biology for a Better Tomorrow' - a digital series from the RSB highlighting, in this video, the vital role of plants in biology. Featuring our very own Chris Graham and Dan Jenkins!
#Bioscience #BiologyForTomorrow
#Bioscience #BiologyForTomorrow
This is me:
Sustainability and education: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Teaching classification and evolution using plants: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/t...
Ideas for plants throughout biology: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/g...
Ecological literacy: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/rsb/biology-...
Inspiring Ecological Literacy | Biology for a Better Tomorrow
Chris Graham
contentwithpurpose.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM
We're delighted to see this series 'Biology for a Better Tomorrow' - a digital series from the RSB highlighting, in this video, the vital role of plants in biology. Featuring our very own Chris Graham and Dan Jenkins!
#Bioscience #BiologyForTomorrow
#Bioscience #BiologyForTomorrow
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We are so excited to announce that Chat Biology Live is a go!
All the event information can be found here: https://buff.ly/3UZMlv7
Please share as much as possible
Tickets will be on sale soon, we hope as many of you can join us as you can!
#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
All the event information can be found here: https://buff.ly/3UZMlv7
Please share as much as possible
Tickets will be on sale soon, we hope as many of you can join us as you can!
#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
November 19, 2024 at 9:06 PM
We are so excited to announce that Chat Biology Live is a go!
All the event information can be found here: https://buff.ly/3UZMlv7
Please share as much as possible
Tickets will be on sale soon, we hope as many of you can join us as you can!
#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
All the event information can be found here: https://buff.ly/3UZMlv7
Please share as much as possible
Tickets will be on sale soon, we hope as many of you can join us as you can!
#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
Thanks Kathy
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This is me:
Sustainability and education: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Teaching classification and evolution using plants: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/t...
Ideas for plants throughout biology: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/g...
Ecological literacy: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/rsb/biology-...
November 19, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Thanks Kathy
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This is me:
Sustainability and education: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Teaching classification and evolution using plants: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/t...
Ideas for plants throughout biology: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/g...
Ecological literacy: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/rsb/biology-...
Inspiring Ecological Literacy | Biology for a Better Tomorrow
Chris Graham
contentwithpurpose.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM
This is me:
Sustainability and education: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Teaching classification and evolution using plants: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/t...
Ideas for plants throughout biology: www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/g...
Ecological literacy: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/rsb/biology-...
Snails have a scraping ‘tongue’ called a radula. They use it to scrape up yummy algae. Here’s evidence of a snail dinner party. You can see how they sweep their heads left and right making tracks like a mountainside road. The wonder of nature! 💚🐌💚
November 17, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Snails have a scraping ‘tongue’ called a radula. They use it to scrape up yummy algae. Here’s evidence of a snail dinner party. You can see how they sweep their heads left and right making tracks like a mountainside road. The wonder of nature! 💚🐌💚