History - Environmental History with Dan Procter

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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