With this child-friendly version of the Born Free story, introduce your students to the true story of Elsa the lioness, and her journey from orphaned cub back to the wild. Included in this resource is a PDF presentation storybook, which can be shared with KS1 students, either on the board or printed for guided reading sessions. This resource can also be used with KS2 students as a way of introducing a subject or debate topic, such as the ethics of keeping wild animals in captivity. Elsa became world-famous as the real-life inspiration for Joy Adamson’s autobiographical book Born Free (1960) and the subsequent film adaptation starring Dame Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers MBE (1966). Her story also helped inspire the founding of international wildlife charity, Born Free, where she features on the charity’s logo, as a reminder of her journey to freedom and how important each and every individual wild animal is.

A set of fun, interactive sessions which will enable your students to learn all about one of our closest relatives - gorillas! Learn all about where gorillas can be found, their behaviour, and their importance in the natural landscape. Hear from a gorilla expert and learn to walk, talk and even eat like a gorilla, before getting messy with our gorilla digestion experiment. In this pack you will find: An assembly, with notes and PowerPoint Lesson 1 - If I were born a gorilla, with notes and PowerPoint Lesson 2 - Digestion and seed dispersal, with notes, PowerPoint and resources We’d love to know what you think of these resources, please leave us a review. Did you know? We run free workshops for schools in the UK. Find out more on the Born Free website.

Through interactive games and tasks, students will learn about and embody animals living in the wild or in captivity, in order to understand their feelings, needs and to develop empathy towards them. This resource pack can be used as a standalone lesson or as a springboard to wider debates around zoos and keeping animals in captivity. In this pack: A3 Wild Animal Fact Sheets A3 Captive Animal Fact Sheets A3 Bingo Card Sheets Bingo Resource Cards A4 Quiz Sheets A4 Quiz Answer Sheets A4 Day in the Life Of… Diary Worksheets Walking Pass If you would like to find out more about Born Free or our UK Education Programme, please contact us: education@bornfree.org.uk

Born Free’s comprehensive Environmental Club packs are great for teachers running clubs, or simply looking for activities to engage their class with nature. This top-up pack can be used in conjunction with Packs 1, 2, 3, and 4 or can be used independently. It includes activities based on the topics Nature, Threats To Wildlife and Taking Action. Pupils can pick which activities that are particularly important to them and their school, and of course are achievable. The activities are designed to be run on a weekly basis, but can be run across a longer time-frame depending on the interest of the club members and the amount of time they would like to dedicate to them. Starting an Environmental Club at your school is a great way to promote wild animal conservation and welfare while helping your pupils engage in practical learning. If you need any support please contact education@bornfree.org.uk Did you enjoy these activities? Search for Born Free’s Environmental Club Packs 1, 2 and 3!

Our consumer habits are at the heart of the planet’s environmental crisis. Whether contributing to climate change through factory emissions and transportation, or impacting biodiversity through pollution and waste materials, our need to own the latest electronic device or follow the latest fashion trend has led us to consume natural resources at a rate that far exceeds the planet’s capacity to renew them. Through this topic, students will delve deeper into the issue of overconsumption and decide whether we can carry on as we are, or whether we need to drastically change our ways in order to protect our planet and its wildlife, and if so, whose responsibility is it to bring about that change? Your students will decide. Born Free’s Great Debate provides teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the this topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action to reduce their impact on the environment, and to encourage others to follow. Lesson one – Our Consumer Habits Discuss key terms around consumption and look at what drives us to consume goods and services. Lesson two – The Impacts Of Overconsumption Discover the impacts of the fashion and electronics industry on the environment, people and wildlife. Lesson three/ Homework – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Is it the responsibility of decision makers and companies to curb our consumption, or down to us as individuals? Lesson four – The Great Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action and create a campaign to bring about local change.

Our consumer habits are at the heart of the planet’s environmental crisis. Whether contributing to climate change through factory emissions and transportation, or impacting biodiversity through pollution and waste materials, our need to own the latest electronic device or follow the latest fashion trend has led us to consume natural resources at a rate that far exceeds the planet’s capacity to renew them. Through this topic, students will h delve deeper into the issue of overconsumption and decide whether we can carry on as we are, or whether we need to drastically change our ways in order to protect our planet and its wildlife, and if so, whose responsibility is it to bring about that change? Your students will decide. Born Free’s Great Debate provides teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the this topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action to reduce their impact on the environment, and to encourage others to follow. Lesson one – Our Consumer Habits Discuss key terms around consumption and look at what drives us to consume goods and services. Lesson two – The Impacts Of Overconsumption Discover the impacts of the fashion and electronics industry on the environment, people and wildlife. Lesson three/ Homework – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Is it the responsibility of decision makers and companies to curb our consumption, or down to us as individuals? Lesson four – The Great Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action and create a campaign to bring about local change.

Our consumer habits are at the heart of the planet’s environmental crisis. Whether contributing to climate change through factory emissions and transportation, or impacting biodiversity through pollution and waste materials, our need to own the latest electronic device or follow the latest fashion trend has led us to consume natural resources at a rate that far exceeds the planet’s capacity to renew them. Through this topic, students will h delve deeper into the issue of overconsumption and decide whether we can carry on as we are, or whether we need to drastically change our ways in order to protect our planet and its wildlife, and if so, whose responsibility is it to bring about that change? Your students will decide. Born Free’s Great Debate provides teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the this topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action to reduce their impact on the environment, and to encourage others to follow. Lesson one – Our Consumer Habits Discuss key terms around consumption and look at what drives us to consume goods and services. Lesson two – The Impacts Of Overconsumption Discover the impacts of the fashion and electronics industry on the environment, people and wildlife. Lesson three/ Homework – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Is it the responsibility of decision makers and companies to curb our consumption, or down to us as individuals? Lesson four – The Great Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action and create a campaign to bring about local change.

This comprehensive pack is great for teachers looking for activities to engage their school’s Environmental Club, or for those who simply want to get their class to learn more about wildlife. This pack includes a range of ideas and activities that can be run across a school term. Pupils can pick which activities that are particularly important to them and their school, and of course are achievable. The club can be teacher or pupil led, with the option of delegating club roles and responsibilities across members. The activities are designed to be run on a weekly basis, but can be run across a longer time-frame depending on the interest of the club members and the amount of time they would like to dedicate to them. Starting an Environmental Club at your school is a great way to promote wild animal conservation and welfare as well as environmental stewardship, while helping your pupils engage in practical learning. If you need any support please contact education@bornfree.org.uk

To accompany Born Free’s webinar on World Animal Day, we have created a short follow up activity for students to consolidate their learning, and make a pledge for wild animals.

Does your class love wildlife? Wildlife ABC introduces pupils to some incredible wild animals, some of which they may not have heard of before! Learn amazing facts about each animal whilst practising phonics. We have included digraphs and trigraphs up to Phase 5, so that pupils can decode each animal name. This presentation can be shared on the board as a fun activity with your class, or printed out as an intervention resource. What do you think of this resource? Pleas leave a review! You can get in touch with the Born Free Education Team: education@bornfree.org.uk

We are currently in the midst of both a biodiversity crisis and a climate crisis, with the 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report stating we must act ‘now or never’. But, can one crisis be solved without the other, or are both interlinked? Your students will decide. Born Free’s Great Debate provides teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Through this topic, students will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the issue of climate change, and decide whether we need to harness the power of nature in order to reduce, or even adapt, to its impact. Students will not only gain knowledge about the this topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action to reduce their impact on the environment, and to encourage others to follow. Lesson one – Causes & Impacts Recap the causes and impacts of climate change, and examine the significance of 1.5°C. Lesson two – Climate Change & Wildlife Discover how wildlife helps us to mitigate against the impacts of climate change. Lesson three – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Lesson four – The Great Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action and create a campaign to bring about local change.

We are currently in the midst of both a biodiversity crisis and a climate crisis, with the 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report stating we must act ‘now or never’. But, can one crisis be solved without the other, or are both interlinked? Your students will decide. Born Free’s Great Debate provides teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Through this topic, students will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the issue of climate change, and decide whether we need to harness the power of nature in order to reduce, or even adapt, to its impact. Students will not only gain knowledge about the this topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action to reduce their impact on the environment, and to encourage others to follow. Lesson one – Causes & Impacts Recap the causes and impacts of climate change, and examine the significance of 1.5°C. Lesson two – Climate Change & Wildlife Discover how wildlife helps us to mitigate against the impacts of climate change. Lesson three/ Homework – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Lesson four – The Great Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action and create a campaign to bring about local change.

The ocean is a part of the earth’s support system and is vital for our survival. It is also the home to hundreds of thousands of fascinating plants and animals, with many more yet to be discovered. Featuring fun facts and activities, this pack, can be used alongside Jay Vincent’s book The Shark Who Barked. The activities included aim to increase understating and instil a love of the ocean, or they can simply be used to bring the book to life. Included within this resource pack: Full lesson plans Accompanying presentation and activities A range of suggested follow-up activities Please leave a review. Your feedback helps us to continue to deliver high quality content, free of charge. Any questions? Contact us education@bornfree.org.uk

To celebrate Born Free’s Year Of The Lion we have created this lesson pack to increase pupils’ knowledge of one of the world’s most iconic big cats, the lion. Pupils will learn about the stories of individual lions, both in the wild, and rescued from captive conditions by Born Free. This resource pack has been designed to accompany a visit to our Born Free Forever exhibition, which toured the UK throughout 2022 before its final destination at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. However, if you are unable to visit the exhibition, this pack can still be used for in-class learning. Included within this resource pack: A full in-class lesson plan Accompanying presentation and worksheets A range of suggested follow-up activities For those learning in-class, we have included additional images resources so pupils can participate in all the activities. Please leave a review. Your feedback helps us to continue to deliver high quality content, free of charge. Any questions? Contact us education@bornfree.org.uk

Born Free’s comprehensive Environmental Club packs are great for teachers running clubs, or simply looking for activities to engage their class with nature. This top-up pack can be used in conjunction with Packs 1, 2 and 3, or can be used independently. It includes activities based on the topics Nature, Threats To Wildlife and Taking Responsibility. Pupils can pick which activities that are particularly important to them and their school, and of course are achievable. The activities are designed to be run on a weekly basis, but can be run across a longer time-frame depending on the interest of the club members and the amount of time they would like to dedicate to them. Starting an Environmental Club at your school is a great way to promote wild animal conservation and welfare while helping your pupils engage in practical learning. If you need any support please contact education@bornfree.org.uk Did you enjoy these activities? Search for Born Free’s Environmental Club Packs 1, 2 and 3!

This comprehensive pack is great for teachers looking for activities to engage their school’s Environmental Club, or for those who simply want to get their class to consider the environment in their daily lives. Based on the theme of taking responsibilty, this pack includes a range of ideas and activities that can be run across a whole school term. Pupils can pick which activities that are particularly important to them and their school, and of course are achievable. The activities are designed to be run on a weekly basis, but can be run across a longer time-frame depending on the interest of the club members and the amount of time they would like to dedicate to them. Starting an Environmental Club at your school is a great way to promote wild animal conservation and welfare while helping your pupils engage in practical learning. If you need any support please contact education@bornfree.org.uk Did you enjoy these activities? Search for Born Free’s Environmental Club Packs 1, 2 and 4!

This comprehensive pack is great for teachers looking for activities to engage their school’s Environmental Club, or for those who simply want to get their class to learn more about wildlife. Based on the theme of threats to wildlife, this pack includes a range of ideas and activities that can be run across a school term. Pupils can pick which activities that are particularly important to them and their school, and of course are achievable. The activities are designed to be run on a weekly basis, but can be run across a longer time-frame depending on the interest of the club members and the amount of time they would like to dedicate to them. Starting an Environmental Club at your school is a great way to promote wild animal conservation and welfare while helping your pupils engage in practical learning. If you need any support please contact education@bornfree.org.uk Did you enjoy these activities? Search for Born Free’s Environmental Club Packs 1, 3 and 4!

Wildlife and Farming: What does the future look like for cattle farming? Demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise around the world. Yet with 39% of Earth’s habitable land already used for livestock farming, and some farming methods causing damage to habitats, water courses and the climate, can we continue to farm cattle in the same way, or do we need to reduce our consumption? Born Free’s Great Debate aims to provide teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the debate topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action such as reducing their impact on biodiversity and the environment, by making simple lifestyle changes, and encouraging others to follow. Lesson one – Land Conversion & Deforestation Animal agriculture has changed over time, but what impact does this have on wild habitats? Lesson two – Pollution & Climate Change Identify some of the environmental costs of intensive cattle farming. Lesson three – Biodiversity Loss Understand the effect that intensive cattle farms can have on biodiversity and that different farming techniques can have different impacts. Lesson four – Holding the Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action for a campaign and make a plan to bring about local change.

Wildlife and Farming: What does the future look like for cattle farming? Demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise around the world. Yet with 39% of Earth’s habitable land already used for livestock farming, and some farming methods causing damage to habitats, water courses and the climate, can we continue to farm cattle in the same way, or do we need to reduce our consumption? Born Free’s Great Debate aims to provide teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the debate topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action such as reducing their impact on biodiversity and the environment, by making simple lifestyle changes, and encouraging others to follow. Lesson one – Land Conversion & Deforestation Animal agriculture has changed over time, but what impact does this have on wild habitats? Lesson two – Pollution & Climate Change Identify some of the environmental costs of intensive cattle farming. Lesson three – Biodiversity Loss Understand the effect that intensive cattle farms can have on biodiversity and that different farming techniques can have different impacts. Lesson four – Holding the Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action for a campaign and make a plan to bring about local change. There is also the opportunity to extend this study and look more closely into animal welfare and water usage on cattle farms.

Wildlife and Farming: What does the future look like for cattle farming? Demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise around the world. Yet with 39% of Earth’s habitable land already used for livestock farming, and some farming methods causing damage to habitats, water courses and the climate, can we continue to farm cattle in the same way, or do we need to reduce our consumption? Born Free’s Great Debate aims to provide teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the debate topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action such as reducing their impact on biodiversity and the environment, by making simple lifestyle changes, and encouraging others to follow. Lesson one – Land Conversion & Deforestation Animal agriculture has changed over time, but what impact does this have on wild habitats? Lesson two – Pollution & Climate Change Identify some of the environmental costs of intensive cattle farming. Lesson three – Biodiversity Loss Understand the effect that intensive cattle farms can have on biodiversity and that different farming techniques can have different impacts. Lesson four – Holding the Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action for a campaign and make a plan to bring about local change. There is also the opportunity to extend this study and look more closely into animal welfare and water usage on cattle farms.