https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/greenhouse-effect/aboutLink opens in a new window

An animated video to demonstrate how (16 minutes).

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The Eden Project  

A wide range of excellent resources around a range of subjects including a 6 minute video explaining climate change 

https://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/teaching-resourcesLink opens in a new window 

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Practical Action – website – free resources for teachers  

STEM, science, design and technology resources fit the UK curriculum and engage children in real world issues including climate change, renewable energy, food security and disaster preparedness. 

https://practicalaction.org/schools/Link opens in a new window 

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World Wildlife Fund 

An excellent selection of Early Years resources 

https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/resources/early-years-resourcesLink opens in a new window 

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STEM Learning Climate Change 11-19 

A selection of excellent resources from various publishers concerning climate change for 11- to 19-year-olds, created to support the Polar Explorer programme. 

https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/community/collection/328237/climate-change-11-19Link opens in a new window 

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Science Museum 

Benedict Cumberbatch explores the mysterious and wild continent of Antarctica revealing how what happens there affects every single one of us. 

https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/learning/antarctica-3d-u-school-infoLink opens in a new window 

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Nursery World  

Education for sustainability – hot topic 

https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/features/article/eyfs-activities-education-for-sustainability-hot-topicLink opens in a new window 

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Climate Change for GCSE Science  

Available on Metlink, four example lessons and presentations produced by Daniel Rose to introduce how global warming works, aimed at GCSE students. 

https://www.metlink.org/resource/climate-change/Link opens in a new window 

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Water Aid – Climate Change teaching resources  

WaterAid has created a series of lesson resources for various topics surrounding the impacts and management of climate change, suitable for Key Stages 2-4. 

https://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/climate-changeLink opens in a new window 

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National Geographic resources 

A series of short educational articles from National Geographic accompanied by vocabulary lists, touching upon both science and aspects of Geography. There are more subjects available on the website as well as a range resources from KS2 to KS5. 

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/search/resources/?q=&page[number]=1&page[size]=25&filter[subjects]=ClimatologyLink opens in a new window 

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Climate Change and Biology – Teacher's Climate Guide 

The guide, aimed at teachers, was originally made for Finnish subject teachers, and Finland is often used as an example.  However, teachers worldwide are free to adapt the material to fit their own needs across KS2, 3, 4 and 5. 

https://teachers-climate-guide.fi/biology/Link opens in a new window 

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Climate Change and Chemistry – Teacher’s Climate Guide 

The guide, aimed at teachers, was originally made for Finnish subject teachers, and Finland is often used as an example. However, teachers worldwide are free to adapt the material to fit their own needs across KS2, 3, 4 and 5. 

https://teachers-climate-guide.fi/chemistry/Link opens in a new window 

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Climate Change and Physics – Teacher's Climate Guide  

The guide, aimed at teachers, was originally made for Finnish subject teachers, and Finland is often used as an example. However, teachers worldwide are free to adapt the material to fit their own needs across KS2, 3, 4 and 5. 

https://teachers-climate-guide.fi/physics/Link opens in a new window 

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Environment Agency - Plastic pollution – website - resources for teachers    

School resources pack for teaching children about plastic pollution through an interactive workshop. 

Environment Agency School Resources - Zone (recycledevon.org)Link opens in a new window 

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Learning Through Landscapes  

Learning through Landscapes have a good range of Early Years resources around science and outdoor learning. 

https://ltl.org.uk/early-years/Link opens in a new window 

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BBC – What is Climate Change? A really simple guide – website  

A good introduction.  

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24021772Link opens in a new window 

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Sir David Attenborough – Climate Change: the Facts  

BBC Documentary (60 mins and 4 min version)  

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00049b1Link opens in a new window 

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British Science Week 2023 

Activity packs designed for all year groups. 

https://www.britishscienceweek.org/activity-packs/Link opens in a new window 

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WWF – Science Activity Pack to compliment British Science Week   

Activities and at-home tips to help learn about climate and sustainability, with further emphasis on personal wellbeing, such as outdoor gyms. 

BSW_Primary_Activity_Pack.pdf (wwf.org.uk)Link opens in a new window 

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WWF – Presentation (PPT) - Introduction to Climate Change   

A classroom presentation to introduce the topic of climate change to students, highlighting why it matters, and what we can all do to help tackle climate change. 

Climate_Change_Classroom_Presentation2021.pptx (live.com)Link opens in a new window 

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WWF – Teacher Pack – Introduction to Climate Change (to compliment the above)  

This teacher guide provides simple activity ideas based on the topic of climate change. You can use these activities in a dedicated climate change module or as part of related topics. 

WWF_ClimateChangeResourcePack.pdfLink opens in a new window 

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CAFOD Climate Change Animation for Primary Schools-  

A video lasting 2.5 minutes 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8unGCTWUWILink opens in a new window 

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SEED – Sustainability and Environmental Education 

A collated list of online climate change resources  

https://se-ed.co.uk/a-collated-list-of-online-climate-change-learning-resources/Link opens in a new window 

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Climate Hero Carbon Calculator  

A 5 minute online tool to calculate your carbon footprint  

https://climate-calculator.climatehero.me/?source=GoogleKeywords&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz7uRBhDRARIsAFqjuln8lkzXn9Fb8gylgL9eeZps3yZ1TMQlgTqSP8h_USJFFRytNAER_HUaAsOTEALw_wcBLink opens in a new window 

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TED Talks (videos) and articles about climate change  

https://www.ted.com/topics/climate+changeLink opens in a new window 

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NASA Global Climate Change – Resources for Educators  

https://climate.nasa.gov/resources/education/Link opens in a new window 

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