Subject Specific resources

Arts & Technology

Art

Outside – US Magazine

Article on 10 artists on what climate change looks like.

https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/these-artists-are-trying-make-climate-change-feel-visceral/Link opens in a new window

CODE: P - S

Art for your world
WWF UK merges art and campaigns using sustainable ocean materials.

https://www.wwf.org.uk/art-for-your-world

Coat of Hopes

Artist Barbara Keal who, with many others, created a coat for World leader to wear at the UN Climate Summit, COP 26

https://www.coatofhopes.uk/Link opens in a new window

CODE: EYFS, Prim, Sec

Art Uk – Art in the time of climate crisis – article – website

https://artuk.org/discover/stories/cop26-art-in-the-time-of-climate-crisisLink opens in a new window

CODE: Prim, Sec

Teachwire – Protest Art activity resource inspired by Bob and Roberta Smith

https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/ks2-art-pshe-lesson-plan-create-protest-art-in-the-style-of-a-bob-and-roberta-smith-posterLink opens in a new window

CODE: Primary

Rise Art – article on artists confronting climate change

https://www.riseart.com/article/2485/9-artists-confronting-climate-changeLink opens in a new window

CODE: EY, Prim, Sec

BBC 2 Inside Culture – Can Art Save the Planet? – 18 March 2022

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0015gyg/inside-culture-series-5-4-can-art-save-the-planetLink opens in a new window

CODE: EYFS, Prim, Sec

The climate change clues hidden in art history

Art historians are exploring their collections through a climate lens, revealing overlooked connections between our past and present, writes Diego Arguedas Ortiz.

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200528-the-climate-change-clues-hidden-in-art-historyLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Emergency Jajuri

Emergency Jaruri জরুরী, is a digital exhibition across web and twitter, presenting Bangladeshi artists working with a focus on the complexities of the climate emergency.

https://www.jaruri.org/infoLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Climate Museum UK

Big Draw 2020 – climate of change

https://climatemuseumuk.org/2020/09/12/big-draw-climate-of-change/Link opens in a new window

CODE: EY - P – S

Music

Climate Museum UK

One of the collections of Climate Museum UK is songs and compositions about climate change (and the wider planetary crisis).

https://climatemuseumuk.org/2018/09/02/collecting-climate-music/Link opens in a new window

CODE: EY – P – S

UN Environment Programme

An article on musicians’ responses to the climate crisis

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/climate-crisis-worsens-musicians-push-changeLink opens in a new window

CODE: P = S

Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

Article on music teaching to address the climate crisis

https://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment/lessons/how-can-we-use-music-address-climate-crisisLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Crayola

This free lesson plan uses music as a tool for raising awareness about sustainability, guiding students to 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

This lesson plan supports students in exploring climate change through rap and songwriting, encouraging research, creative expression and performance to develop environmental awareness and emotional engagement with climate issues.

https://subjecttoclimate.org/lesson-plans/hip-hop-and-climate-creative-writing-lesson

Music Mark

This resource from Music Mark provides a free environmental songbook (One World Songbook) containing songs, lyrics and classroom materials that help pupils explore themes such as pollution, conservation and climate responsibility through singing and musical participation.

https://www.musicmark.org.uk/resources/free-music-to-change-the-world/

The Musical World

The Musical World website offers free access to songs, vocal scores and backing tracks designed for classroom use, enabling pupils to engage creatively with topics such as nature, the environment and global issues through music learning and performance activities.

https://www.musicalworld.co.uk/

Drama

Ergon Theatre - Ergon Theatre

Creates performance-based work about futures and the climate crisis

https://www.ergontheatre.co.uk/Link opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

PlayGreen

PlayGreen – where theatre and outdoor exploration collide

https://www.studiocultivate.com/playgreenLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

A new Direction – Speeches that changed the world

A range of videos to support history and drama created by Butterfly Theatre Company

https://www.anewdirection.org.uk/resources/teaching-for-creativity/speeches-that-changed-the-worldLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Zinned Project

This role-play lesson invites students to participate in a mock trial exploring responsibility for climate change, encouraging 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

This free classroom activity developed by the Office for Climate Education uses role-play and embodied drama techniques to help students physically represent greenhouse gases, heat and fossil fuels, enabling learners to develop a concrete understanding of how human actions contribute to global warming.

https://alec.oce.global/en/resources/class-activities/greenhouse-effect-role-playing-game

Friends of the Earth

These free curriculum-linked materials include cross-curricular activities such as drama and creative expression tasks, helping students explore climate justice, biodiversity loss and environmental responsibility.

https://friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/ks3-resources-climate-justice-hope-and-action

Technology

A New Direction - Nature inspired design

A range of resources to link nature with DT

https://www.anewdirection.org.uk/resources/teaching-for-creativity/nature-inspired-designLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

The Tech

This resource provides a systems design challenge where students brainstorm and develop innovative solutions to environmental problems, helping them understand the interconnected nature of sustainability issues while practising collaborative design processes.

https://www.thetech.org/education/education-resources/lessons/connecting-with-climate/

Teach Engineering

This engineering-focused lesson helps students explore how design decisions, materials and energy use influence climate change, supporting understanding of the role designers and engineers play in environmental sustainability.

https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/cub_weather_lesson06

Climate Education Toolkit

This free guidance resource helps teachers integrate sustainability into Design & Technology projects, for example by encouraging students to design products using recycled materials and develop environmentally responsible design criteria.

https://climateeducationtoolkit.co.uk/curriculum-resources/how-to-guide/

Humanities

Religious Education

Church of England – sustainable schools

A range of schemes and resources to support primary and secondary schools to become more sustainable.

https://www.churchofengland.org/about/policy-and-thinking/our-views/environment-and-climate-change/how-you-can-act/sustainable-0Link opens in a new window

CODE: EY – P - S

Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology

A bank of statements from world religions on climate change.

https://fore.yale.edu/Climate-Emergency/Climate-Change-Statements-from-World-ReligionsLink opens in a new window

CODE: EY – P - S

Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology

A range of excellent articles from diverse people on faith and climate change.

https://fore.yale.edu/Climate-Emergency/Articles-on-Religion-and-Climate-ChangeLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

The Parliament of World Religions

The Parliament of the World’s Religions, acting with the leadership of its Climate Action Task Force, seeks to encourage and enable collective and individual action to reduce and counter the adverse impacts of human-caused climate change.

https://parliamentofreligions.org/climate-action/Link opens in a new window

CODE: P - S

Faith Belief Forum

This free resource hub offers lesson plans, discussion guides, and project ideas for exploring climate change and environmental stewardship across different faiths, helping learners examine moral, spiritual, and communal responsibilities.

https://faithbeliefforum.org/resources/belief-and-the-environment/

Religious Education Council

This resource from the Religious Education Council provides a downloadable guide for teachers linking climate change with religious and ethical questions about stewardship, creation care, and human responsibility for the environment within the RE curriculum.

https://religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/resource/learning-about-climate-change-in-re/

National Association of Teachers of RE

This RE unit plan from NATRE (National Association of Teachers of RE) explores how world religions and worldviews care for the Earth, and includes lesson ideas that connect climate change, environmental justice and ethical responses within religious contexts.

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

This interfaith teaching unit provides RE classroom activities that help pupils compare how different faith traditions respond to the climate crisis and the moral imperatives of environmental care.

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.pdf

History

The climate change clues hidden in art history

Art historians are exploring their collections through a climate lens, revealing overlooked connections between our past and present, writes Diego Arguedas Ortiz.

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200528-the-climate-change-clues-hidden-in-art-historyLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Climate in the History curriculum

A blog from the Royal Historic Society around links between History and climate change.

https://www.torch.ox.ac.uk/article/climate-in-the-history-curriculumLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Historical Association

A blog post from a History teacher reflecting upon teaching climate change.

https://onebighistorydepartment.com/2022/02/02/we-mustnt-wait-to-regret-a-failure-to-face-up-to-teaching-climate-change/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

Teaching Climate History: There is no Planet B

An outline of resources related to Alan Singer’s book.

https://alansinger.net/teaching-climate-history/Link opens in a new window

Code: S

Global Citizen – What can past societies teach us about climate change?

A blog exploring the lessons of studying the past in relation to climate change.

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/climate-change-lessons-from-history/Link opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Historical Climatology – Teaching the Climate Emergency in World History

An article written by Philip Gooding, a historian.

https://www.historicalclimatology.com/features/teaching-the-climate-emergency-in-world-historyLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Edutopia – Teaching Climate change in social studies

A good overview of how climate change can be taught across subjects.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-climate-change-social-studies/Link opens in a new window

PBS Learning Media – Climate Change through History

A video and related articles from an American company.

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ee18-sci-history/climate-change-through-history/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

Historical Association Climate change
History links past human activity to modern climate change understanding.https://www.history.org.uk/primary/resource/10800/recorded-webinar-helping-primary-students-underst

Air, land, and sea
Summary of how climate change has impacted life in the air, land and sea.

https://royalsociety.org/blog/2022/11/air-land-and-sea-climate-change-and-past-fellows-of-the-royal-society/

Geography

GeoCabalities – the social justice dimension of Geography

GeoCapabilities is a project applying a human capabilities lens to the discipline of Geography.

https://www.geocapabilities.org/geocapabilities-3/geocapabilities/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

Climate Change and Girls’ Education: school resource pack

This resource is designed for teachers and facilitators in education settings for young people aged 11 to 17. It can be used in mainstream schools and also in English-language settings.

https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/climate_change_girls_education_0.pdfLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Why is our climate changing?

Climate change is the shift in the Earth’s weather conditions over many years. Our world has been getting hotter due to things humans are doing, like the way we make energy, farm and cut down trees. An introduction to climate change.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z2np6g8Link opens in a new window

CODE: P

WWF: Introduction to Climate Change

Teacher activity guide for those aged 7-11.

https://www.wwf.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-11/WWF_ClimateChangeResourcePack.pdfLink opens in a new window

CODE: P

NASA Global Climate Change – Resources for Educators

A wide range of resources that can be adapted for all ages.

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

CODE: EY – P – S

National Geographic Kids – What is Climate Change?

An excellent introduction for children of all ages.

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/general-geography/what-is-climate-change/Link opens in a new window

CODE: EY- P – S

Met Office – The effects of climate change

An introduction to the impact of climate change.

CODE: EY – P – S

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/climate-change/effects-of-climate-changeLink opens in a new window

Geographical Association

An extensive range of resources for all key stages.

https://geography.org.uk/online-teaching-resources/Link opens in a new window

CODE: EY – P – S

Maths and Computer Science

Mathematics

24 Hour Summary, based on data provided by Environment Agency

https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/latest/currentlevels?period=24Link opens in a new window

Incorporating Sustainability in Mathematics

This is short blog indicates how to incorporate sustainability in mathematics in the classroom and organising conferences. It provides several links to resources that are useful for the classroom.

https://blogs.ams.org/blogonmathblogs/2019/09/27/sustainable-mathematics/#:~:text=Sustainability%20is%20the%20ability%20of,blogosphere%20to%20tackle%20climate%20changeLink opens in a new window.

CODE: E – P – S

Sustainability and Mathematics

This is a website offers a collection of resources which could be adapted for secondary level that mainly focus on Statistics and Calculus. Some of the links on this website can also be useful for science lessons.

http://sustainabilitymath.org/about/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

Climate Change in the Polar Regions – working with Data

Stem Learning have created a range of resources to enable students to reflect on how mathematics might be used to help scientists make predictions about the possible impact of climate change in the Polar regions.

https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/419363/climate-change-polar-regionsLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Why do I have to learn this?

Published by the Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Karl Bushnell shares some examples of maths worksheets he has designed to cover sustainability topics and includes advice on how to make your own resources.

https://www.atm.org.uk/write/MediaUploads/Journals/MT263/1/MT26311.pdfLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

World Wildlife Fund – Sustainability in Mathematics

A WWF school’s case study of sustainability projects, exploring how ICT was incorporated into maths lessons to research data which they could then analyse using spreadsheets to produce graphical representations and predict trends in data.

http://assets.wwf.org.uk/downloads/making_secondary_mathematics_sustainable.pdfLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Mathematics for Sustainability

This is a website created by the authors of Mathematics for Sustainability (2018), published by Springer. This book builds upon mathematical knowledge in the context of real-world applications and issues relevant to sustainability.

https://math-for-sustainability.com/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

GCSE and A-level questions – Maths for Planet Earth

The Environmental Change Institute and University of Oxford have created a bank of GCSE and A-level questions which were developed using existing exam questions adapted to the theme of climate change.

https://www.metlink.org/maths-for-planet-earth/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

University of Oxford – Making Maths relevant to the climate strikes

A news article of the university website describing their reasoning for making the resources above, changing the content of Maths questions at GCE and A-level.

Making maths relevant to the climate strikes | University of OxfordLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Why Maths is important in fighting climate change

In their Teachwire post, Fiona Goddard briefly discusses why mathematics is important in fighting climate change.

https://www.teachwire.net/news/climate-change-lesson-how-maths-plays-an-important-part/Link opens in a new window

CODE: E- P

Maths and climate change collection - padlet

A superb collection of resources containing multiple links to videos, news articles, and teaching resources for teaching Maths in the context of social justice issues such as climate change.

https://padlet.com/catherine_vansaarloos/maths-and-climate-change-collection-jdlkxhcn69at2h5aLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Visualising the Climate Crisis

Advanced Mathematics Support Programme have created a lesson resource containing a presentation, teacher notes, and worksheet around the impact of Christmas jumpers on climate change.

https://amsp.org.uk/resource/bee4f07a-6a00-458a-ec11-08dabcbf9009/Link opens in a new window

CODE: P-S

Climate Museum – environmental infographics and data

A wide range of excellent infographics

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/bridgetmck/environmental-infographics-data/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

The maths of climate change
Gresham College.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4O4jK-lZrI

MIT OpenCourseWare

The Mathematics of Climate Modelling.

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.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/global/case-studies/2021/sep/how-mathematics-can-contribute-climate-change-debate

MEI maths matters
Mathematics resources and games related to climate change.

https://mei.org.uk/resource/maths-and-climate-change/

BBC EcoMaths

Various resources.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes

Computer Science

Climate Models

How they work and how they are used to predict future climate. 

https://www.climate.gov/maps-data/climate-data-primer/predicting-climate/climate-models#:~:text=Climate%20models%2C%20also%20known%20as,the%20ocean%2C%20atmosphere%2C%20land.Link opens in a new window

Kaleidoscope Educator Voices

Article on teaching climate science and resilience with computer simulations.

https://knowlesteachers.org/kaleidoscope/teaching-climate-science-and-resilience-with-computer-simulationsLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Computer Science Degree Hub

How can Computer Science slow climate change?

https://www.computersciencedegreehub.com/faq/how-can-computer-science-slow-climate-change/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

Hello World

Article on sustainability and computing

https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/issues/19Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

Steamlabs

Develops offers materials for a lesson on green energy that uses AI and machine learning

https://steamlabs.ca/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

Hello World

Article - How can AI help us tackle climate change?

https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/how-can-ai-help-us-tackle-climate-changeLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Hello World

Article on Computing and sustainable development

https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/hw19-computing-and-sustainable-developmentLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Hello World

Teachers’ views on climate change education

https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/hw19-teachers-views-on-climate-change-educationLink opens in a new window

CODE: P

MIT

Article on the computation of climate change,

https://news.mit.edu/2022/computing-our-climate-future-0413Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

University of California TV

Video (30 mins) on Computer Science in relation to climate change

Centering the Environmental Impact of Computing in CS Teaching and Research - Exploring EthicsLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

The Royal Society

Article – making computer science education relevant, accessible and engaging

https://royalsociety.org/blog/2022/06/envision-joysy-john/Link opens in a new window

CODE: S

Programme of the European Union
-Mean daily temperature interactive climate Atlas

BBC-Climate change questions, Animal computer interaction, Sounds and meaning across world's languages.

Penn program on regulation- Tackling Climate change with machine learning

University of Reading- Computer science breakthrough aids understanding of extremes

University of Oxford- Tackling extreme weather challenges with AI

University of Cambridge-how computer science hinders climate science

Earth.org- Using Computer simulation to tackle climate change

Loughborough University-Computer model for studying climate change

The Alan Turing Institute- Tackling climate change with data science and AI

https://atlas.climate.copernicus.eu/atlas

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b081l87w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrErCcrITXw

https://www.reading.ac.uk/news/2024/Research-News/Computer-science-breakthroughs-aid-understanding-of-extremes

https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/climate-change-challenge/resources/tackling-extreme-weather-challenges-ai

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc4WdEmKVN0

https://earth.org/data_visualization/using-computer-simulations-to-tackle-climate-change/

https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/press-releases/2025/january/ai-climate-change-disease-conversation-article/

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

This is the Padlet resource created by Anna Donnelly to support her session around climate change and literacy.

https://warwick.padlet.org/annamdonnelly/green-space-conference-2023-6ug5xuplsdh23lteLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: EYFS – P

The Lost Words – book, website CD and live shows

This book has had a transformative effect on all who have come in contact with it. It has taken root in thousands of schools across Britain, been widely acclaimed as an instant classic, won numerous prizes, and inspired many creative thinkers, young and old.

https://www.thelostwords.org/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: EY - P – S

The Lost Words for Schools – Padlet

This is a moderated online board showcasing children's work, teaching ideas, and resources inspired by The Lost Words

https://padlet.com/LostWordsforSchools/lwfsLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

10 things that scare me

In this podcast from WNYC Studios, a researcher talks about his love for nature and the ecosystems and what scares him about climate change.

George | 10 Things That Scare Me | WNYC StudiosLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: Prim, Sec

The birth of climate change denial

Created in 2017, this podcast from WNYC Studios features President Donald Trump who considered who climate change a "hoax".

The Birth of Climate Change Denial | Only Human | WNYC StudiosLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Caution: Fragile

This podcast from WNYC Studios can be used as the starting point for debates, creative writing and creative activities, focusing on nature and the planet’s overall fragility.

Caution: Fragile! | On the Media | WNYC StudiosLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Guardian – 10 books for younger children

Books to enable young children to 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-crisisLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: EY – P

Teen Vogue – the best 10 books on climate change

A range of books selected by climate activists.

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/best-books-about-climate-changeLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

Best Poems for Climate Change

Selection of poets who have written about the environment and the changing natural world from Interesting Literature.

https://interestingliterature.com/2019/12/the-best-poems-about-the-environment-and-climate-change/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Poetry and the Environment

A selection of poetry inspired by the environment.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/collections/146462/poetry-and-the-environmentLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

The Poetry Society – Poetry and nature

A selection of poems for all ages exploring the natural world.

https://poetrysociety.org.uk/education/learning-from-home/poetry-and-nature-30-04/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P - S

Poetry to inspire a love of nature and the outdoors

A selection of poems from Family Friend Poems

https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poems/nature/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

If Not Us, Then Who?

https://ifnotusthenwho.me/films/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

Website and resources highlighting the role indigenous and local peoples play in protecting our planet. Excellent series of short films to prompt discussion and written work.

CODE: P – S

Young People’s Trust for the Environment

A selection of resources for children, teenagers and teachers aimed at developing awareness of environmental problems, such as climate change,

https://ypte.org.uk/learnLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Why I live a zero waste life

A 13 minute long video on TEDxTeen

Why I live a zero waste life | Lauren Singer | TEDxTeenLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: S

The Life cycle of a T shirt – Angel Chang

A six-minute video on Youtube.

The life cycle of a t-shirt - Angel ChangLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

PlayGreen

PlayGreen – where theatre and outdoor learning collide, with workshops to support English.

https://www.studiocultivate.com/playgreenLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Ecopoetry in the classroom

Ecopoetry resources developing analysis, creativity, and discussion on climate change.

https://josephinecorcoran.org/2023/03/30/ecopoetry-in-the-classroom-and-beyond-some-resources-and-ideas/

Climate change Poetry
Poets & Scientists collaborate on spoken word poetry.

https://climate.leeds.ac.uk/climate-poetry/

Renewable Poetry
Resource showcasing poetry about biodiversity and renewable energy.

https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/resource/renewable-poetry

Modern Foreign Languages

MFL

Leeds Development Education Centre

Resources to enable MFL teachers to address climate change.

https://leedsdec.org.uk/climate-action-in-modern-foreign-languages-vm/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

TEACHIT

A 'green' collection of lesson resources to sustain your MFL teaching on the topic of the environment.

https://www.teachit.co.uk/languages/ks3-4/social-and-global-issues/the-environment?display=resourcesLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Climate Emergency – Feedback Loops

Films launched by Greta Thunberg ad the Dalai Lama in 27 languages which could serve as a languages resource.

https://feedbackloopsclimate.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs_nTx73y_QIVkoBQBh1aDwAkEAMYASAAEgJPX_D_BwELink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

CODE: P – S

Goethe

This downloadable module provides free German language teaching materials on climate protection, enabling students to practise listening, reading and writing skills through sustainability-focused texts and communicative classroom tasks.

https://www.goethe.de/prj/dlp/en/teachingmaterials/climate_protection_and_language_acquisition

MSF

This resource introduces environmental vocabulary and reading activities in French, encouraging students to explore links between climate change and health while practising translation and comprehension skills.

https://msf.org.uk/teaching-resources-ks3-gcse-and-level-french

Climate Detectives

This campaign provides German-language teaching resources and project tools that help students investigate climate protection in their school environment while engaging in collaborative language-based activities.

https://www.umweltschulen.de/klima/climatedetectives.html

Physical Education

Learning Through Landscapes

https://ltl.org.uk/resources/climate_change_dodgeball/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

Lesson about greenhouse gases through dodge ball, created by the leading organisation for outdoor learning.

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Earth Day

EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide; first Earth Day was in 1970. There will be resources here that can be adapted for physical education

https://www.earthday.org/education-resource-library/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImNvp-r3R_QIVSLDtCh3PWgRrEAAYAyAAEgKxTvD_BwELink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

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This lesson from Subject To Climate

Provides PE-based activities and teaching guidance that encourage students to explore links between sport, sustainability and climate action while engaging in movement-focused learning tasks.

https://subjecttoclimate.org/lesson-plans/climate-action-in-sports-physical-education-lesson

The PE Shed

The PE Shed YouTube channel provides free practical physical education resources, including video demonstrations of PE games, fitness circuits, skill drills and lesson ideas designed to help teachers deliver engaging and active PE sessions in schools.

https://www.youtube.com/@ThePEShed

Science

Science Museum How do greenhouse gases affect climate change?  A simulation to show you how!	https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/greenhouse-effect/aboutLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Offer by PhET Interactive Simulations. We WILL fix climate change! An animated video to demonstrate how (16 minutes).	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxgMdjyw8uwLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
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-resources Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
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 windowLink opens in a new window
World Wildlife Fund An excellent selection of Early Years resources	https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/resources/early-years-resources Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
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-11-19 Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Nursery World Education for sustainability – hot topic	https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/features/article/eyfs-activities-education-for-sustainability-hot-topic Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
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 windowLink opens in a new window
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-change Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
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]=Climatology Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
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 windowLink opens in a new window
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 windowLink opens in a new window
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 windowLink opens in a new window
BBC – What is Climate Change? A really simple guide – website A good introduction.	https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24021772 Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Sir David Attenborough – Climate Change: the Facts BBC Documentary (60 mins and 4 min version)	https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00049b1 Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
British Science Week 2023. Activity packs designed for all year groups.	https://www.britishscienceweek.org/activity-packs/ Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
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 windowLink opens in a new window
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 windowLink opens in a new window
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.pdf Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
CAFOD Climate Change Animation for Primary Schools-	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8unGCTWUWI Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
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 windowLink opens in a new window
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_wcB Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
TED Talks (videos) and articles about climate change	https://www.ted.com/topics/climate+change Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
NASA Global Climate Change – Resources for Educators	https://climate.nasa.gov/resources/education/ Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

How Climate change affects everything Star talk	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRA2SfSk2Tc
Wild life trusts -Inclusive society where nature matters	https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/about-us
Centre for clean air policy-Creating innovative, replicable climate solutions	https://www.ccap.org/
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-Educational resources on climate change	https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/climate/climate-change-impacts
The Royal Society-Educational resources on climate change	https://royalsociety.org/news-resources/projects/climate-change-evidence-causes/basics-of-climate-change/
Met Office-Educational resources on the Effects of climate change	https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/climate-change/effects-of-climate-change
Programme of the European Union- provides authoritative climate data and concise insight on a global scale about 2025's climate conditions.	https://climate.copernicus.eu/
United States Environmental Protection Agency-Basics and causes of climate change	https://www.epa.gov/climatechange-science/basics-climate-change
WWT-Learning Zone-Curriculum Resource packs	https://learningzone.wwt.org.uk/explore-resources/general-teaching-resources/curriculum-resource-packs/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid
Teaching Resources for Age 7-14	https://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/classroom-resources/climate-challenge/
British Council- Climate change resources for school teachers	https://www.britishcouncil.org/climate-connection/get-involved/resources-school-teachers
WaterAid- Climate Change Films	https://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/climate-change
Forestry England- Climate change education resources for teachers	https://www.forestryengland.uk/pdf-download/climate-change-education-resources-teachers
Eden Project-Teaching Resources	https://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/teaching-resources
Met link-Royal Meteorological Society	https://www.metlink.org/resource/climate-change-teaching-resources/
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-Data in the Classroom	https://www.epa.gov/climate-change/climate-change-resources-educators-and-students
Office for Climate Education Unesco-Climate change resources	https://www.oce.global/en/resources/
Stem learning-resources on climate change	https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/library/collection/493174/climate-change-primary-resources
BBC- Climate change: Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its coral Nature- Global warming emergency Animation- Climate change in a nutshell	https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/54535213 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07586-5 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFs4vir_WsTyRF0gggqGopQvUZR-oK_c6&si=5N4lxWjsxqTkkxeE

Cross-Curricular

Oxfam

A range of resources focussing upon the social injustice of climate change

https://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/classroom-resources/climate-challenge/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

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World Wildlife Fund

A big range of excellent resources for all ages

https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/school-campaigns/shaping-our-futureLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

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ENCOUNTER EDU – providers of live lessons

An excellent range of resources, particularly for primary aged pupils.

https://encounteredu.com/take-actionLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

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Google Arts and Culture

Natural History Expeditions

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/expeditions-natural-historyLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

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Earth Warriors

Climate Action through Climate Education – extensive resources and training for teachers

https://earthwarriorsglobal.com/

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Greenpeace

resources for young people.

https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/resource-hub/education-resources/#11-14

Better Planet Education
Education resources on Climate Change.

https://betterplaneteducation.org.uk/about

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

reports assessing the state of knowledge of climate change.

World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal
Country, Subnational and watershed Data For Development Practitioners and Policy Makers.https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/

Climate change explained

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero-Climate change explained.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/climate-change-explained