Discover a range of curriculum linked lesson plans, cross subject projects and practical initiatives to enable students to learn and take the lead on making a positive impact for the climate, environment and local community. There are also guides on issues such as climate justice and eco-anxiety to give teachers confidence to tackle this challenging subject in and outside the classroom.
Resources
Climate and sustainability linked teaching resources - Lesson plans and schemes of work for different Key Stages organised by theme, plus green careers guidance.
Climate and sustainability signposting - Whole school initiatives, campaigns and teacher opportunities
Curriculum for a Changing Climate – Teach the Future have developed a set of 10 guiding principles for a future focused curriculum and reviewed and revised subjects' curricula for Primary, KS3 and GCSE to clearly highlight opportunities to teach about sustainability and the ecological emergency.
WWF Schools Sustainability Guide – Practical ideas for classroom learning and whole school projects organised by themes which map onto the Waltham Forest Schools & Colleges Climate Charter.
Guides and professional development
Climate Confidence for Teachers – accredited Carbon Literacy training at The Hive
Education for Sustainability: National CPD - one hour recorded CPD by Ministry of Eco Education with inspiring speakers and practical resources.
Climate Anxiety: an introduction for teachers - Transform Our World
Foundational Climate Curriculum for Educators - WWF, a primer on the causes of climate change and impacts that are causing the climate crisis.
Reducing the School's Carbon footprint
Count your Carbon - a free pupil friendly carbon emissions calculator, built in collaboration with nurseries, schools and colleges to help you calculate, understand, reduce your carbon emissions.