Subject Specific resources
Arts & Technology
Outside – US Magazine
Article exploring how ten contemporary artists are representing climate change and making it feel urgent, emotional and visceral through their work.
https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/these-artists-are-trying-make-climate-change-feel-visceral/
Art for Your World (WWF UK)
WWF UK campaign merging art and activism, using sustainable ocean materials to raise awareness of environmental issues.
https://www.wwf.org.uk/art-for-your-world
Coat of Hopes
Art project by Barbara Keal and collaborators, creating a symbolic coat for world leaders to wear at the UN Climate Summit (COP26), representing responsibility, hope and collective action.
https://www.coatofhopes.uk/
Art UK – Art in the Time of the Climate Crisis
Article exploring how artists are responding creatively to the climate crisis, produced around COP26.
https://artuk.org/discover/stories/cop26-art-in-the-time-of-climate-crisis
Teachwire – Protest Art Activity
Classroom activity inspired by artist Bob and Roberta Smith, supporting pupils to create protest art that explores social and environmental issues.
https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/ks2-art-pshe-lesson-plan-create-protest-art-in-the-style-of-a-bob-and-roberta-smith-poster
Rise Art – Artists Confronting Climate Change
Article showcasing artists who are using their practice to confront, question and communicate climate change.
https://www.riseart.com/article/2485/9-artists-confronting-climate-change
BBC Two – Inside Culture: Can Art Save the Planet?
Television programme exploring whether and how art can play a meaningful role in addressing environmental and climate challenges.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0015gyg/inside-culture-series-5-4-can-art-save-the-planet
The Climate Change Clues Hidden in Art History
BBC Culture article by Diego Arguedas Ortiz examining historical artworks through a climate lens and uncovering links between past societies and present climate concerns.
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200528-the-climate-change-clues-hidden-in-art-history
Emergency Jaruri
Digital exhibition presented across web and social media, showcasing Bangladeshi artists engaging with the complexities and lived realities of the climate emergency.
https://www.jaruri.org/info
Climate Museum UK – Big Draw 2020: Climate of Change
Online exhibition and activities created for The Big Draw, focusing on climate change through creativity, drawing and visual expression.
https://climatemuseumuk.org/2020/09/12/big-draw-climate-of-change/
Climate Museum UK
One of the collections of Climate Museum UK focuses on songs and musical compositions about climate change and the wider planetary crisis.
https://climatemuseumuk.org/2018/09/02/collecting-climate-music/
CODE: EY – P – S
UN Environment Programme – Music and Climate Action
Article exploring how musicians are responding to the climate crisis and using music to push for change.
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/climate-crisis-worsens-musicians-push-change
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
Article exploring how music teaching can be used to address the climate crisis and support social responsibility.
https://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment/lessons/how-can-we-use-music-address-climate-crisis
Crayola – Singing About Solutions
Free lesson plan using music as a tool to raise awareness about sustainability. Students analyse environmental songs and create their own musical campaigns promoting environmental protection and responsible behaviours.
https://www.crayola.com/learning/lesson-plans/singin-about-solutions
Subject to Climate – Hip‑Hop and Climate Change
Lesson plan supporting students to explore climate change through rap and songwriting, encouraging research, creative expression and performance to build environmental awareness and emotional engagement.
https://subjecttoclimate.org/lesson-plans/hip-hop-and-climate-creative-writing-lesson
Music Mark – Free Music to Change the World
Resource from Music Mark providing a free environmental songbook (One World Songbook) with songs, lyrics and classroom materials exploring pollution, conservation and climate responsibility through music.
https://www.musicmark.org.uk/resources/free-music-to-change-the-world/
The Musical World
Website offering free access to songs, vocal scores and backing tracks for classroom use, enabling pupils to explore nature, the environment and global issues through music learning and performance.
https://www.musicalworld.co.uk/
Ergon Theatre
Ergon Theatre creates performance‑based work focused on futures and the climate crisis, using theatre to explore environmental themes and social change.
https://www.ergontheatre.co.uk/
PlayGreen
PlayGreen is an initiative where theatre and outdoor exploration collide, encouraging creative engagement with the environment through performance and play.
https://www.studiocultivate.com/playgreen
A New Direction – Speeches That Changed the World
A collection of videos created by Butterfly Theatre Company to support history and drama learning through powerful speeches that have shaped social and political change.
https://www.anewdirection.org.uk/resources/teaching-for-creativity/speeches-that-changed-the-world
Zinn Education Project – The Climate Crisis Trial (Role‑Play)
Role‑play lesson inviting students to participate in a mock trial examining responsibility for climate change, supporting dramatic performance, debate and critical thinking about climate justice and environmental decision‑making.
https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/the-climate-crisis-trial-role-play/
Office for Climate Education – Greenhouse Effect Role‑Playing Game
Free classroom activity using role‑play and embodied drama to help students physically represent greenhouse gases, heat and fossil fuels, supporting a concrete understanding of human‑driven climate change.
https://alec.oce.global/en/resources/class-activities/greenhouse-effect-role-playing-game
Friends of the Earth – Climate Justice, Hope and Action (KS3)
Free curriculum‑linked materials including cross‑curricular activities such as drama and creative expression, exploring climate justice, biodiversity loss and environmental responsibility.
https://friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/ks3-resources-climate-justice-hope-and-action
A New Direction – Nature‑Inspired Design
A range of teaching resources that link nature, creativity and Design & Technology, supporting learners to explore design through natural forms, systems and materials.
https://www.anewdirection.org.uk/resources/teaching-for-creativity/nature-inspired-design
The Tech – Connecting with Climate
Systems‑design challenge where students brainstorm and develop innovative solutions to environmental problems, helping them understand the interconnected nature of sustainability while practising collaborative design processes.
https://www.thetech.org/education/education-resources/lessons/connecting-with-climate/
Teach Engineering – Design, Energy and Climate Change
Engineering‑focused lesson exploring how design decisions, materials and energy use influence climate change, highlighting the role designers and engineers play in environmental sustainability.
https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/cub_weather_lesson06
Climate Education Toolkit – Design & Technology Guidance
Free guidance supporting teachers to integrate sustainability into Design & Technology projects, for example by designing with recycled materials and creating environmentally responsible design criteria.
https://climateeducationtoolkit.co.uk/curriculum-resources/how-to-guide/
Humanities
Church of England – Sustainable Schools
A range of schemes and resources to support primary and secondary schools in becoming more sustainable and responding to climate change through education, action and stewardship.
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/policy-and-thinking/our-views/environment-and-climate-change/how-you-can-act/sustainable-0
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology – Climate Statements from World Religions
A collection of official statements from world religions addressing climate change and environmental responsibility.
https://fore.yale.edu/Climate-Emergency/Climate-Change-Statements-from-World-Religions
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology – Articles on Religion and Climate Change
A range of articles from diverse voices exploring the relationship between faith, belief and climate change.
https://fore.yale.edu/Climate-Emergency/Articles-on-Religion-and-Climate-Change
Parliament of the World’s Religions – Climate Action
The Parliament of the World’s Religions, supported by its Climate Action Task Force, encourages collective and individual action to address the impacts of human‑caused climate change.
https://parliamentofreligions.org/climate-action/
Faith & Belief Forum – Belief and the Environment
Free resource hub offering lesson plans, discussion guides and project ideas for exploring climate change and environmental stewardship across different faiths, focusing on moral, spiritual and communal responsibility.
https://faithbeliefforum.org/resources/belief-and-the-environment/
Religious Education Council – Learning About Climate Change in RE
Downloadable guidance supporting teachers to link climate change with religious and ethical questions such as stewardship, creation care and human responsibility within the RE curriculum.
https://religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/resource/learning-about-climate-change-in-re/
National Association of Teachers of RE – Green Religion Unit
RE unit plan exploring how religions and worldviews care for the Earth, connecting climate change, environmental justice and ethical responses through lesson‑ready activities.
https://natre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/10-Green-Religion-A-Unit-Plan-for-9-12s-What-can-be-done-about-climate-and-environment-1.pdf
Interfaith – Making a Difference in the World
Interfaith teaching unit providing classroom activities that help pupils compare how different faith traditions respond to the climate crisis and the moral imperative of caring for the Earth.
https://www.interfaith.org.uk/uploads/Unit_5_Making_a_Difference_in_the_World_%E2%80%93_Inter_Faith_Responses_to_the_Climate_Crisis_1.pd
The Climate Change Clues Hidden in Art History
Art historians explore museum collections through a climate lens, revealing overlooked connections between our past and present, as discussed by Diego Arguedas Ortiz.
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200528-the-climate-change-clues-hidden-in-art-history
Climate in the History Curriculum
Blog from the Royal Historical Society exploring links between history teaching and climate change.
https://www.torch.ox.ac.uk/article/climate-in-the-history-curriculum
Historical Association – Teaching Climate Change
Blog post by a history teacher reflecting on the importance of teaching climate change in the history classroom.
https://onebighistorydepartment.com/2022/02/02/we-mustnt-wait-to-regret-a-failure-to-face-up-to-teaching-climate-change/
Teaching Climate History: There Is No Planet B
Outline and supporting resources connected to Alan Singer’s work on teaching climate history.
https://alansinger.net/teaching-climate-history/
Global Citizen – What Can Past Societies Teach Us About Climate Change?
Blog exploring how studying past societies can help us understand and respond to climate change today.
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/climate-change-lessons-from-history/
Historical Climatology – Teaching the Climate Emergency in World History
Article by historian Philip Gooding examining how world history can be used to teach the climate emergency.
https://www.historicalclimatology.com/features/teaching-the-climate-emergency-in-world-history
Edutopia – Teaching Climate Change in Social Studies
Overview of approaches to teaching climate change across social studies and related subjects.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-climate-change-social-studies/
PBS Learning Media – Climate Change Through History
Video and supporting articles exploring climate change across historical periods.
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ee18-sci-history/climate-change-through-history/
Historical Association – Climate Change (Primary)
Resource exploring how historical study can link past human activity to modern understandings of climate change.
https://www.history.org.uk/primary/resource/10800/recorded-webinar-helping-primary-students-underst
Air, Land and Sea
Royal Society blog summarising how climate change has impacted life in the air, on land and in the sea, through the lens of past scientific work.
https://royalsociety.org/blog/2022/11/air-land-and-sea-climate-change-and-past-fellows-of-the-royal-society/
GeoCapabilities – The Social Justice Dimension of Geography
GeoCapabilities is a project that applies a human capabilities approach to the discipline of Geography, supporting understanding of social justice, inequality and meaningful geographical knowledge.
https://www.geocapabilities.org/geocapabilities-3/geocapabilities/
Climate Change and Girls’ Education – School Resource Pack
Resource pack designed for teachers and facilitators working with young people aged 11–17, suitable for use in mainstream schools and English‑language learning contexts.
https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/climate_change_girls_education_0.pdf
Why Is Our Climate Changing? (BBC Bitesize)
Accessible introduction explaining what climate change is, why it is happening, and how human activity such as energy use, farming and deforestation contributes to global warming.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z2np6g8
WWF – Introduction to Climate Change
Teacher activity guide designed for children aged 7–11, introducing the causes and impacts of climate change through classroom discussion and activities.
https://www.wwf.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-11/WWF_ClimateChangeResourcePack.pdf
NASA Global Climate Change – Resources for Educators
Extensive range of educational resources, including videos, lesson plans and data tools, adaptable for learners of all ages.
https://climate.nasa.gov/resources/education/
National Geographic Kids – What Is Climate Change?
Clear and engaging explanation of climate change written for children, covering causes, impacts and everyday connections.
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/general-geography/what-is-climate-change/
Met Office – The Effects of Climate Change
Introduction to the impacts of climate change, including changes to weather patterns, ecosystems and human systems.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/climate-change/effects-of-climate-change
Geographical Association – Teaching Resources
Extensive collection of teaching resources supporting geography education across all key stages, including climate change, sustainability and global issues.
https://geography.org.uk/online-teaching-resources/
Maths and Computer Science
24‑Hour Air Quality Summary (Environment Agency)
Live 24‑hour air quality summary based on data provided by the Environment Agency.
https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/latest/currentlevels?period=24
Incorporating Sustainability in Mathematics
Short blog exploring how sustainability can be incorporated into mathematics teaching, including classroom practice and conference organisation, with links to useful resources.
https://blogs.ams.org/blogonmathblogs/2019/09/27/sustainable-mathematics/
Sustainability and Mathematics
Website offering a collection of mathematics resources, mainly focused on statistics and calculus, which can be adapted for secondary level and linked with science teaching.
http://sustainabilitymath.org/about/
Climate Change in the Polar Regions – Working with Data
STEM Learning resources enabling students to explore how mathematics is used by scientists to model and predict the impacts of climate change in polar regions.
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/419363/climate-change-polar-regions
Why Do I Have to Learn This?
Association of Teachers of Mathematics resource where Karl Bushnell shares sustainability‑focused maths worksheets and advice on creating your own classroom materials.
https://www.atm.org.uk/write/MediaUploads/Journals/MT263/1/MT26311.pdf
World Wildlife Fund – Sustainability in Mathematics
WWF schools case study exploring sustainability projects that integrate ICT into maths lessons, including data collection, spreadsheets, graphs and trend analysis.
http://assets.wwf.org.uk/downloads/making_secondary_mathematics_sustainable.pdf
Mathematics for Sustainability
Website linked to the book Mathematics for Sustainability (2018, Springer), focusing on applying mathematical knowledge to real‑world sustainability challenges.
https://math-for-sustainability.com/
GCSE and A‑Level Questions – Maths for Planet Earth
Bank of GCSE and A‑level maths questions created by the Environmental Change Institute and the University of Oxford, adapting exam questions to climate change contexts.
https://www.metlink.org/maths-for-planet-earth/
University of Oxford – Making Maths Relevant to the Climate Strikes
News article explaining the reasoning behind adapting GCSE and A‑level maths questions to address climate change and student climate activism.
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-02-14-making-maths-relevant-climate-strikes
Why Maths Is Important in Fighting Climate Change
Teachwire article by Fiona Goddard outlining why mathematics plays a crucial role in understanding and responding to climate change.
https://www.teachwire.net/news/climate-change-lesson-how-maths-plays-an-important-part/
Maths and Climate Change Collection (Padlet)
A curated collection of videos, news articles and teaching resources linking mathematics with climate change and social justice issues.
https://padlet.com/catherine_vansaarloos/maths-and-climate-change-collection-jdlkxhcn69at2h5a
Visualising the Climate Crisis
Lesson resource from the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme, including presentation materials, teacher notes and worksheets, focusing on climate impact data.
https://amsp.org.uk/resource/bee4f07a-6a00-458a-ec11-08dabcbf9009/
Climate Museum – Environmental Infographics and Data
A wide range of high‑quality infographics focused on environmental and climate data.
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/bridgetmck/environmental-infographics-data/
The Maths of Climate Change – Gresham College
Public lecture exploring how mathematics helps explain and respond to climate change.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4O4jK-lZrI
MIT OpenCourseWare – The Mathematics of Climate Modelling
Lecture materials exploring climate modelling within a wider course on global climate change, economics, science and policy.
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/15-023j-global-climate-change-economics-science-and-policy-spring-2008/8db180346a0e833069e0d7ca2934d9a4_lec3.pdf
UCL – How Mathematics Can Contribute to the Climate Change Debate
Case study examining how mathematical research contributes to climate change understanding and public debate.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/global/case-studies/2021/sep/how-mathematics-can-contribute-climate-change-debate
MEI Maths Matters – Maths and Climate Change
Mathematics resources and games that explore climate change through problem‑solving and applied maths.
https://mei.org.uk/resource/maths-and-climate-change/
BBC EcoMaths
BBC content exploring environmental issues through mathematical thinking and data.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes
Climate Models
Overview of how climate models work and how they are used to predict future climate conditions.
https://www.climate.gov/maps-data/climate-data-primer/predicting-climate/climate-models
Kaleidoscope Educator Voices – Computer Simulations and Climate Science
Article discussing approaches to teaching climate science and resilience using computer simulations.
https://knowlesteachers.org/kaleidoscope/teaching-climate-science-and-resilience-with-computer-simulations
Computer Science Degree Hub – How Can Computer Science Slow Climate Change?
Article exploring how computing skills and technologies can contribute to slowing climate change.
https://www.computersciencedegreehub.com/faq/how-can-computer-science-slow-climate-change/
Hello World – Sustainability and Computing
Magazine article exploring connections between sustainability and computing education.
https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/issues/19
STEAMLabs – Green Energy, AI and Machine Learning
STEAMLabs provides materials for lessons on green energy that incorporate AI and machine‑learning approaches.
https://steamlabs.ca/
Hello World – How Can AI Help Us Tackle Climate Change?
Article examining how artificial intelligence can support climate change mitigation and adaptation.
https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/how-can-ai-help-us-tackle-climate-change
Hello World – Computing and Sustainable Development
Article exploring links between computing education and sustainable development goals.
https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/hw19-computing-and-sustainable-development
Hello World – Teachers’ Views on Climate Change Education
Article presenting teachers’ perspectives on climate change education within computing.
https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/hw19-teachers-views-on-climate-change-education
MIT – Computing Our Climate Future
Article discussing the role of computation and computer science in addressing climate change.
https://news.mit.edu/2022/computing-our-climate-future-0413
University of California Television – Computing and Climate Change
Thirty‑minute video exploring the environmental impact of computing and its role in climate change, with an ethical focus on computer science teaching and research.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrErCcrITXw
The Royal Society – Making Computer Science Education Relevant
Blog article exploring how computer science education can be made more relevant, accessible and engaging, including links to societal challenges.
https://royalsociety.org/blog/2022/06/envision-joysy-john/
Copernicus Climate Atlas – Mean Daily Temperature
Interactive climate atlas developed through a European Union programme, providing authoritative climate data and visualisations.
https://atlas.climate.copernicus.eu/atlas
BBC Radio – Climate Change Questions and Computing
BBC audio exploring climate change questions alongside topics such as technology, sound and meaning.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b081l87w
Penn Programme on Regulation – Machine Learning and Climate Change
Video exploring how machine learning can be used to tackle climate change challenges.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc4WdEmKVN0
University of Reading – Computer Science and Climate Extremes
News article on computer science breakthroughs that help scientists better understand extreme climate events.
https://www.reading.ac.uk/news/2024/Research-News/Computer-science-breakthroughs-aid-understanding-of-extremes
University of Oxford – Tackling Extreme Weather with AI
Resource exploring how artificial intelligence can help address challenges posed by extreme weather.
https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/climate-change-challenge/resources/tackling-extreme-weather-challenges-ai
University of Cambridge – How Computer Science Hinders Climate Science
Video discussion critically examining how aspects of computing can hinder climate science and what can be done differently.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc4WdEmKVN0
Earth.org – Using Computer Simulations to Tackle Climate Change
Article exploring how computer simulations are used to model climate systems and inform action.
https://earth.org/data_visualization/using-computer-simulations-to-tackle-climate-change/
Loughborough University – Computer Models and Climate Change
Article discussing the use of computer models to study climate change and related global challenges.
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/press-releases/2025/january/ai-climate-change-disease-conversation-article/
The Alan Turing Institute – Climate Change and Data Science
White paper exploring how data science and artificial intelligence can support responses to climate change.
https://www.turing.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/turing_asg_whitepaper_climatechange_0.pdf
English
The Stories We Tell About Climate Change: Environmental Children’s Literature
Padlet resource created by Anna Donnelly to support a session on climate change and literacy, bringing together texts, ideas and classroom approaches.
https://warwick.padlet.org/annamdonnelly/green-space-conference-2023-6ug5xuplsdh23lte
The Lost Words
Book, website, CD and live performances celebrating nature and language. Widely used in schools, critically acclaimed, award‑winning, and highly influential in reconnecting children and adults with the natural world.
https://www.thelostwords.org/
The Lost Words for Schools – Padlet
Moderated online board showcasing children’s work, teaching ideas and classroom resources inspired by The Lost Words.
https://padlet.com/LostWordsforSchools/lwfs
10 Things That Scare Me – Podcast
Podcast from WNYC Studios in which a researcher reflects on his love of nature and ecosystems, and what worries him most about climate change.
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/ten-things-scare-me
The Birth of Climate Change Denial
Podcast episode from WNYC Studios exploring the origins of climate change denial and its political and cultural consequences.
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/only-human/episodes/birth-climate-change-denial
Caution: Fragile
Podcast from WNYC Studios that can act as a starting point for debates, creative writing and reflective activities focused on nature and the fragility of the planet.
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/onthemedia/episodes/caution-fragile
Guardian – 10 Books for Younger Children
Article recommending books that help younger children engage with the climate crisis.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jul/09/from-greta-thunberg-to-sally-morgan-10-books-to-help-kids-come-to-grips-with-climate-crisis
Teen Vogue – The Best 10 Books on Climate Change
Curated list of climate‑related books selected by climate activists.
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/best-books-about-climate-change
Best Poems for Climate Change
Selection of poets writing about the environment and the changing natural world, curated by Interesting Literature.
https://interestingliterature.com/2019/12/the-best-poems-about-the-environment-and-climate-change/
Poetry and the Environment
Collection of poems inspired by the environment from the Poetry Foundation.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/collections/146462/poetry-and-the-environment
The Poetry Society – Poetry and Nature
Selection of poems for all ages exploring the natural world.
https://poetrysociety.org.uk/education/learning-from-home/poetry-and-nature-30-04/
Poetry to Inspire a Love of Nature and the Outdoors
Collection of nature‑inspired poems from Family Friend Poems.
https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poems/nature/
If Not Us, Then Who?
Website and resources highlighting the crucial role played by Indigenous and local communities in protecting the planet. Includes an excellent series of short films to prompt discussion and written work.
https://ifnotusthenwho.me/films/
Young People’s Trust for the Environment
Wide range of educational resources for children, teenagers and teachers aimed at developing awareness of environmental issues, including climate change.
https://ypte.org.uk/learn
Why I Live a Zero‑Waste Life – TEDxTeen
Thirteen‑minute TEDxTeen talk by Lauren Singer on choosing a zero‑waste lifestyle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF72px2R3Hg
The Life Cycle of a T‑Shirt – Angel Chang
Short YouTube video explaining the environmental impact of clothing production through the journey of a T‑shirt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiSYoeqb_VY
PlayGreen
Programme where theatre and outdoor learning collide, offering workshops and activities that support English and creative learning through environmental themes.
https://www.studiocultivate.com/playgreen
Ecopoetry in the Classroom
Collection of ecopoetry resources supporting literary analysis, creativity and discussion around climate change.
https://josephinecorcoran.org/2023/03/30/ecopoetry-in-the-classroom-and-beyond-some-resources-and-ideas/
Climate Change Poetry
Collaborative project bringing together poets and scientists to explore climate change through spoken‑word poetry.
https://climate.leeds.ac.uk/climate-poetry/
Renewable Poetry
Resource showcasing poetry focused on biodiversity, renewable energy and nature.
https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/resource/renewable-poetry
Modern Foreign Languages
Leeds Development Education Centre – Climate Action in Modern Foreign Languages
Collection of resources designed to support MFL teachers in addressing climate change through language teaching and global citizenship themes.
https://leedsdec.org.uk/climate-action-in-modern-foreign-languages-vm/
TEACHIT – Environment and Sustainability (MFL)
A ‘green’ collection of lesson resources to support teaching the environment and sustainability across KS3–KS4 MFL.
https://www.teachit.co.uk/languages/ks3-4/social-and-global-issues/the-environment?display=resources
Climate Emergency – Feedback Loops
Short films on the climate emergency, launched by Greta Thunberg and the Dalai Lama, available in 27 languages and suitable for use as language‑learning resources.
https://feedbackloopsclimate.com/
Goethe‑Institut – Climate Protection and Language Acquisition
Downloadable German language teaching module focusing on climate protection, supporting listening, reading and writing skills through sustainability‑focused texts and communicative tasks.
https://www.goethe.de/prj/dlp/en/teachingmaterials/climate_protection_and_language_acquisition
Médecins Sans Frontières – French and Climate Change
French language teaching resources introducing environmental vocabulary and reading activities, encouraging students to explore links between climate change and health while developing translation and comprehension skills.
https://msf.org.uk/teaching-resources-ks3-gcse-and-level-french
Climate Detectives (Germany)
German‑language teaching resources and project tools supporting students to investigate climate protection in their school environment through collaborative, language‑based activities.
https://www.umweltschulen.de/klima/climatedetectives.html
Physical Education
Learning Through Landscapes – Climate Change Dodgeball
Outdoor learning lesson exploring greenhouse gases through a physical dodgeball‑style activity, created by a leading organisation for outdoor learning.
https://ltl.org.uk/resources/climate_change_dodgeball/
Earth Day – Education Resource Library
EARTHDAY.ORG’s global education resource library supports learning about environmental issues. Many resources can be adapted for Physical Education and active learning.
https://www.earthday.org/education-resource-library/
Subject to Climate – Climate Action in Sports and Physical Education
Lesson plan providing PE‑based activities and teaching guidance that explore links between sport, sustainability and climate action through movement‑focused learning.
https://subjecttoclimate.org/lesson-plans/climate-action-in-sports-physical-education-lesson
The PE Shed
The PE Shed YouTube channel offers free, practical physical education resources, including video demonstrations of games, fitness circuits, skill drills and lesson ideas to support engaging PE teaching.
https://www.youtube.com/@ThePEShe
Science
Science Museum – Greenhouse Effect Simulation
How do greenhouse gases affect climate change? An interactive simulation to demonstrate the greenhouse effect, offered by PhET Interactive Simulations.
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/greenhouse-effect/about
We WILL Fix Climate Change!
An animated video explaining how climate change can be addressed (16 minutes).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxgMdjyw8uw
The Eden Project – Teaching Resources
A wide range of resources across subjects, including a short video explaining climate change.
https://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/teaching-resources
Practical Action – Teaching Resources
Free STEM, science, design and technology resources aligned to the UK curriculum, engaging children with real‑world issues such as climate change, renewable energy, food security and disaster preparedness.
https://practicalaction.org/schools/
World Wildlife Fund – Early Years Resources
A strong collection of climate and nature resources designed for Early Years settings.
https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/resources/early-years-resources
STEM Learning – Climate Change (11–19)
A selection of climate change resources for learners aged 11–19, created to support the Polar Explorer programme.
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/community/collection/328237/climate-change-11-19
Nursery World – Education for Sustainability
Feature article exploring education for sustainability as a key Early Years topic.
https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/features/article/eyfs-activities-education-for-sustainability-hot-topic
Climate Change for GCSE Science (Metlink)
Four example lessons and presentations introducing global warming, aimed at GCSE students.
https://www.metlink.org/resource/climate-change/
WaterAid – Climate Change Teaching Resources
Lesson resources covering the impacts and management of climate change, suitable for Key Stages 2–4.
https://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/climate-change
National Geographic – Climate Resources
Short educational articles with vocabulary lists, covering climate science and geography from KS2 to KS5.
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/search/resources/?filter[subjects]=Climatology
Climate Change and Biology – Teacher’s Climate Guide
Teacher guide for biology education across KS2–KS5, adaptable for use worldwide.
https://teachers-climate-guide.fi/biology/
Environment Agency – Plastic Pollution Resources
School resource pack for teaching about plastic pollution through interactive workshops.
https://recycledevon.org/environment-agency-school-resources-zone/
Learning Through Landscapes – Early Years
Early Years resources focused on science, outdoor learning and sustainability.
https://ltl.org.uk/early-years/
BBC – What Is Climate Change?
A simple and accessible introduction to climate change.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24021772
Sir David Attenborough – Climate Change: The Facts
BBC documentary (60‑minute version and short clips) exploring the science of climate change.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00049b1
British Science Week – Activity Packs
Activity packs designed for all year groups, including climate‑related themes.
https://www.britishscienceweek.org/activity-packs/
WWF – British Science Week Activity Pack
Activities and at‑home learning ideas focused on climate, sustainability and wellbeing.
https://www.wwf.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-02/BSW_Primary_Activity_Pack.pdf
WWF – Introduction to Climate Change (Presentation)
Classroom presentation introducing climate change, why it matters, and what can be done.
https://onedrive.live.com/download?resid=F3A3B90F5ED9E7C3%21510
WWF – Teacher Pack: Introduction to Climate Change
Teacher guide with activity ideas to support a climate change module or related topics.
https://www.wwf.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-02/WWF_ClimateChangeResourcePack.pdf
CAFOD – Climate Change Animation (Primary)
Short animation explaining climate change for primary‑aged pupils.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8unGCTWUWI
SEED – Sustainability and Environmental Education
A collated list of online climate change learning resources.
https://se-ed.co.uk/a-collated-list-of-online-climate-change-learning-resources/
Climate Hero – Carbon Calculator
A five‑minute online tool to calculate personal carbon footprints.
https://climate-calculator.climatehero.me/
TED Talks – Climate Change
Videos and articles exploring climate change from global experts.
https://www.ted.com/topics/climate+change
NASA – Global Climate Change (Education Resources)
Educational materials and data for teaching climate science.
https://climate.nasa.gov/resources/education/
How Climate Change Affects Everything – StarTalk
Video exploring the wide‑ranging impacts of climate change.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRA2SfSk2Tc
The Wildlife Trusts
Information and resources supporting an inclusive society where nature matters.
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/about-us
Centre for Clean Air Policy
Organisation creating innovative and replicable climate solutions.
https://www.ccap.org/
NOAA – Climate Change Impacts
Educational resources on the impacts of climate change.
https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/climate/climate-change-impacts
The Royal Society – Climate Change Basics
Educational resources covering the evidence and causes of climate change.
https://royalsociety.org/news-resources/projects/climate-change-evidence-causes/basics-of-climate-change/
Met Office – Effects of Climate Change
Educational explanations of the effects of climate change.
https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/climate-change/effects-of-climate-change
Copernicus Climate Change Service (European Union)
Authoritative global climate data and insights into recent climate conditions.
https://climate.copernicus.eu/
US Environmental Protection Agency – Climate Change Basics
Basic explanations of the science and causes of climate change.
https://www.epa.gov/climatechange-science/basics-climate-change
WWT – Learning Zone Curriculum Resource Packs
Curriculum‑aligned teaching packs linked to nature and sustainability.
https://learningzone.wwt.org.uk/explore-resources/general-teaching-resources/curriculum-resource-packs/
Oxfam – Climate Challenge (Ages 7–14)
Teaching resources designed for learners aged 7–14.
https://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/classroom-resources/climate-challenge/
British Council – Climate Change Resources for Teachers
Teaching resources to support climate education in schools.
https://www.britishcouncil.org/climate-connection/get-involved/resources-school-teachers
Forestry England – Climate Change Education Resources
Climate education resources for teachers.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/pdf-download/climate-change-education-resources-teachers
Metlink – Royal Meteorological Society
Teaching resources on climate change and weather education.
https://www.metlink.org/resource/climate-change-teaching-resources/
Office for Climate Education (UNESCO)
Global climate change teaching resources.
https://www.oce.global/en/resources/
STEM Learning – Climate Change (Primary)
Primary‑focused STEM resources on climate change.
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/library/collection/493174/climate-change-primary-resources
BBC Newsround – Climate Change in a Nutshell
Short animation explaining climate change for younger audiences.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/54535213
Nature – Global Warming Emergency
Scientific article discussing the global warming emergency.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07586-5
Climate Change Animation Playlist
A playlist of climate change explanation videos.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFs4vir_WsTyRF0gggqGopQvUZR-oK_c6
Cross-Curricular
Oxfam – Climate Challenge
A wide range of classroom resources focusing on the social injustice of climate change, supporting learners to explore inequality, responsibility and global citizenship.
https://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/classroom-resources/climate-challenge/
World Wildlife Fund – Shaping Our Future
Extensive collection of high‑quality resources for schools, supporting learning about climate change, sustainability, biodiversity and environmental action for all ages.
https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/school-campaigns/shaping-our-future
Encounter EDU – Live Lessons and Climate Action
Provider of live lessons and supporting teaching resources, with a particularly strong offer for primary‑aged pupils focused on climate action and sustainability.
https://encounteredu.com/take-action
Google Arts & Culture – Natural History Expeditions
Interactive digital expeditions exploring natural history collections from around the world, enabling engagement with biodiversity, ecosystems and environmental change.
https://artsandculture.google.com/project/expeditions-natural-history
Earth Warriors
Organisation offering extensive resources and professional development for teachers focused on climate action through climate education.
https://earthwarriorsglobal.com/
Greenpeace – Education Resources
Resources designed to support young people in learning about environmental issues, activism and climate change.
https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/resource-hub/education-resources/#11-14
Better Planet Education
Education resources supporting learning about climate change and sustainability across curriculum areas.
https://betterplaneteducation.org.uk/about
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Authoritative scientific reports assessing the current state of knowledge on climate change, its impacts and future risks.
https://www.ipcc.ch/
World Bank – Climate Change Knowledge Portal
Global, country and sub‑national climate data to support understanding and decision‑making related to climate impacts and development.
https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/
Climate Change Explained – UK Government
Clear explanation of climate change from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, covering causes, impacts and responses.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/climate-change-explained