A new geography resource is being rolled out to every school across Anglesey and Gwynedd.

The Tir a Môr ('Land and Sea') packs are being launched as part of the new Curriculum for Wales, covering a whole range of topics based on Wales' landscapes and wildlife.

Pupils will be introduced to new topics covering land, river and sea habitats across the country via immersive learning tasks such as building edible coral models, testing water turbidity, mapping local wildlife sightings and simulating how oysters filter water.

To launch the new initiative, children from Ysgol Cymerau in Pwllheli took part in an interactive science session led by Awen Ashworth, founder of STEM organisation Sbarduno, looking into acidity into water and exploring the pink sea fan through hands-on experiments.

Rowena Jones, a teacher at Ysgol Cymerau, said: "Not only does this resource support cross-curricular skills including literacy, numeracy and digital competence, it's also suitable for a broad range of learners, from age 5 all the way to 14."

"What's more, as a teacher, it's extremely easy to make use of the resource, with handy introductions, how-to guides, discussion prompts and worksheets for each topic. All of which can be adapted for use in the classroom, school grounds and wider local environment."

14 topics and 49 activities are included in the activity packs, with hard copies being sent out to schools across the region this term, allowing pupils to explore their local environment

Cllr Dafydd Roberts, who holds the education portfolio at Anglesey Council, said: "The launch of the Land and Sea education pack is an exciting step forward in our commitment to environmental education here on Anglesey."

"This resource not only connects our children with the land, sea and rivers that shape our island's identity, but also supports the council's strategic vision of creating an Anglesey that is healthy and prosperous where people can thrive."

"By investing in education that celebrates our natural heritage, we are inspiring the next generation to care for their environment and communities."

The new resource has been put together by the Pen Llŷn a'r Sarnau Special Area of Conservation team - based at Cyngor Gwynedd - and the Llŷn Partnership, with input from various national and local partners, including professionals working in the environmental sector in Wales.

Cllr Craig ab Iago, cabinet member for the environment at Cyngor Gwynedd, added: "The Tir a Môr resource is all about encouraging young people to understand and care for the natural world around them - through real examples and practical tasks."

"It's also an opportunity for them to really get to know their local area from a new perspective."

"During the climate emergency we're facing, it's more important than ever before to help young people see their place within our ecosystem - and the impact humans have on wildlife and vice versa."

Digital resources including activities, worksheets and resources are also available to the public - and schools in Gwynedd and Anglesey - via the Tir a Môr website.