This KS3 assembly presentation looks at the importance of oceans in our lives and explores the topic of plastics pollution and the things we can all do to give our oceans a better future. The notes at the bottom of the slides will give you a script, plus additional information in italics to help deliver the assembly. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and tools for their green teams by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Green Ambassors Explore is our dedicated species poster series for young people. This edition looks at polar bears, their frozen home, and the threats that they face. It’s packed full of fascinating polar bear facts, fun activities for you and your friends, and information on how we can all help to safeguard their futures. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Tiger Tales is a tiger themed resource pack that includes engaging activities that encourages pupils, aged 7 to 11, to find out more about this iconic animal and the threats it faces. The aim of this resource is to encourage 7 to 11 year olds to develop their own ideas and opinions on environmental issues through creative and persuasive writing. Simple activities are provided to help pupils develop their understanding of the natural world and to reflect on how their own actions can help shape the future. For more free species themed resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

Shaping our Future is WWF’s popular climate change classroom resources that provides lesson plans and activities for teachers and educators of young people aged 7 to 14. By learning more about the science and geography that affects our world, and the decision makers and organisations who have the power to champion change, we want young people to embark on a personal journey to understand what needs to be done, to recognise what matters most to them and to take action to help protect the places, animals and things they love. Materials included: Teacher guides, presentation slides, worksheet activities, debate cards and image bank. For more climate change resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

Download our free Animal Fact and Information Sheets to learn more about our planet’s most iconic species, where they live, and the threats they face. Our animal fact sheet includes 8 of our planet’s most iconic species, including the mountain gorilla, giant panda, orangutan and snow leopard. For more FREE species themes resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

Earth Hour is WWF’s largest climate campaign, held annually in March. Our classroom resources support this annual global event and are designed to help pupils to build an understanding of key environmental issues. Our Earth Hour resources and activities are designed for both primary and secondary school pupils and can be adapted for use with different ages and abilities. They can be used in the days and weeks leading up to Earth Hour, or as standalone sessions throughout the year. For more FREE climate change resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

Green Ambassors Explore is our dedicated species poster series for young people. This edition looks at penguins, their frozen homes, and the threats they face. It’s packed full of fascinating penguin facts, fun activities for you and your friends, and information on how we can all help to safeguard their futures. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

The illegal trade in endangered plants and animals – whether elephant ivory, rhino horn or animals captured as exotic pets – is a growing threat pushing thousands of species to the brink of extinction. Our two classroom resources – Illegal Wildlife Trade Detectives (ages 8 – 11) and Illegal Wildlife Trade: Investigations (ages 11 – 14) – will help your pupils to learn more about the threats to wildlife from illegal trade and to explore some of the solutions to help fight it. The activities can be delivered through different subject areas or as part of a themed week on sustainability and include: Photo cards A stunning map showing endangered species Powerful film footage An interactive quiz Classroom presentations Teacher handbook This resource was developed by WWF-UK in partnership with Defra. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Today, 300 million people still live in forests and over one billion people depend on them for their livelihood. Forests cover almost one third of our planet’s land area and well over half of the species found on land live in forests. This activity set includes a classroom presentation, a discussion guide, and activity ideas on rainforests for Key Stage 2 students. Some of these resources were created by WWF alongside the Our Planet series, now streaming on Netflix. The series shows the awesome splendour of the natural wonders that we risk losing, but also carries a message of hope: we can still save our planet if we act now. Your class does not need to have watched the series to be able to use the resources. Additional, free to use, video content about jungles is available on the Our Planet website. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Back to School gives young people the opportunity to take action on climate change and biodiversity loss within the school setting. WWF’s new climate change resource pack for secondary schools includes an assembly presentation, classroom activities, and a suite of campaigning resources. Each activity is designed to last up to 1 hour, is curriculum linked and comes with step by step instructions. You could use this as a whole school activity for an off-timetable day, incorporate within PSHE and citizenship lessons, or use with a school eco-club. For more climate change resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

This topical resource for teachers, on the Amazon Forest Fires, is adapted from the Our Planet UK classroom biome presentations. In this short classroom presentation, your pupils can learn more about the world’s largest tropical rainforest, why it is so important and explore the problems it is facing and ways your students can help. Additional, free to use, video content about jungles is available on the Our Planet website. Teachers can also access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.